Handbook on Counseling Youth: A Comprehensive Guide for Equipping Youth Workers, Pastors, Teachers, Parents

by Josh McDowell, Bob Hostetler

Thoroughly researched, this easy-to-use handbook is designed to help parents, teachers, pastors and youth workers guide today's young people through the minefields of adolescence. From simple challenges to major crises, this book will equip adults to help youth cope with situations involving emotional issues, abuse, addictions, family issues, disorders, sexual issues and much more.

Genres: Counselling, Psychology, Christian, Reference, Parenting, Church Ministry, Nonfiction

560 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Josh McDowell is a bestselling Christian apologist, evangelist, and author of over 150 books, including Evidence That Demands a Verdict and More Than a Carpenter. Once an agnostic, he converted to Christianity while investigating its historical claims. He went on to earn degrees from Wheaton College and Talbot Theological Seminary. For decades, McDowell has been a prominent speaker with Campus Crusade for Christ, addressing issues of faith, character, and youth culture worldwide. His work emphasizes historical and legal evidence for Christianity and tackles challenges posed by skepticism and non-Christian beliefs. He lives in California with his wife, Dottie, and is the father of four children, including fellow apologist Sean McDowell.

Reviews

[Terry Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for anyone who works with youth.

[Sarah-jane]

Fantastic book. Really great guide and really informative.

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful for various topics when it comes to today's youth... Not a must read, but quite informative and a good resource.

[Victor Bolbot · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a little old book. However, it is still very contemporary and practical. I used this book heavily to prepare materials for some Bible studies with the teenagers' Sunday group, which I was leading last semester. I would say it is a rare example of its kind as it combines both reason and Biblical perspectives on many of the challenges that young folks are facing. It is a must to be in a library for any youth church leader.

[Jason Parke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book I've saved since college for the purpose to use as a parent. Topics that are taboo parents or leaders find hard to discuss with teenagers are introduced as welcoming conversation starters. Biblical truths and principles back answers by professional counselors to conquer topics, like sexual issues for instance, adults may struggle to find answers in helping to navigate.

[Sándor Szabó · Rating 4 out of 5]

In such issues it is hard to agree totally on everything in such a book but it is a very good handbook for quick reference and for some insights. Not only for Youth Pastors.

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok. Pretty safe. When in doubt, refer. I don't agree.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slightly outdated but very useful

[Solange San Martín · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un libro que se podría actualizar en términos estadísticos y ahondar en otros. Con un fundamento teológico adecuado.

[Amir Lewiz]

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