Following a tenderhearted introduction by Mike’s children is a collection of challenging, inspiring and prophetic excerpts from his writing and speaking throughout the five years prior to his untimely passing in 2003.
No subject, opinion or point-of-view was ever off limits for Yaconelli; and this collection contains his classic rants about the sins of youth ministry, the failure of the experiment, the problem of parents, and an apology (sort of) for offending some youth workers along the way. Always in search of a better way to raise up the next generation as life-long disciples of Christ, Mike continues to challenge us in these essays to strive boldly for better ministry, stronger relationships and serious kingdom building.
The final chapter includes classic Yac wisdom about taking care of yourself while ministering to others—after all, your ministry will only be as healthy as you are!
Zondervan, 2008, 144 pp., $16.99
