{"product_id":"9780802885524","title":"Hungry for Hope : Letters to the Church from Young Adults by Jeremy Myers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are young adults' deepest concerns and hopes for the Christian church?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In this remarkable volume, young adults voice their concerns and laments about the church's past and present, as well as their hopes and dreams for the church's future. Unlike many current books on youth ministry, \u003ci\u003ethis is not a book about how to attract young adults back to church. Instead, it is an invitation to listen to young adults\u003c\/i\u003e as they offer important insights regarding the capacity of the church and the world to flourish going forward.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The authors begin by invoking \u003ci\u003ecourageous curiosity\u003c\/i\u003e, proposing this posture as a necessary mindset for the church as it approaches present-day challenges. They also point out that the young adult experience is too often shaped by\u003ci\u003e tokenization\u003c\/i\u003e, and offer an alternative approach rooted in relationships where young adults are valued co-creators in our shared future.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Turning their attention to the world we live in, the authors name the hard realities that shape our human experience, while also offering guidance for finding our way in the ruins. They identify\u003ci\u003e climate catastrophe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003egrief and lament\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003emental health\u003c\/i\u003e as crucial issues that define our times. They also examine how churches have caused harm and how young adults have been grieving the church's failures; among the themes they explore are \u003ci\u003eabuse of power\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003emarginalization, inclusion, and liberation\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003esex, shame, and intimacy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Seeking constructive ways forward, the authors illuminate the importance of \u003ci\u003ecommunity\u003c\/i\u003e and consider how the church might become more fully centered around Jesus. They call on churches to go \u003ci\u003ebeyond the walls\u003c\/i\u003e that is, to care for their neighbors and neighborhoods in order to become trustworthy partners in God's work in the world. Finally, the authors consider themes of \u003ci\u003escarcity and abundance\u003c\/i\u003e. They encourage the church to adopt a more faithful narrative rooted in God's abundance, so that the church will be better equipped to participate in the vital work of restoring people's relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The young adult contributors to this volume are driven by a deep hunger for hope. Their poignant, powerful insights are essential reading for ministry leaders, congregations, youth groups, and anyone who cares about young adults' engagement with Christianity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContributors:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Shaya Aguilar\u003cbr\u003e Talitha Amadea Aho\u003cbr\u003e Cherice L. Bock\u003cbr\u003e Madeline Burbank\u003cbr\u003e Abby Grifno\u003cbr\u003e Kara Haug\u003cbr\u003e Jimmy Hoke\u003cbr\u003e Sarah Iverson\u003cbr\u003e Jia Johnson\u003cbr\u003e Amber Kalina\u003cbr\u003e Eric Law\u003cbr\u003e Baird Linke\u003cbr\u003e JD Mechelke\u003cbr\u003e Catalina Morales\u003cbr\u003e Jeremy Myers\u003cbr\u003e Kristen Glass Perez\u003cbr\u003e Amar Peterman\u003cbr\u003e Soong-Chan Rah\u003cbr\u003e Drew Stever\u003cbr\u003e Nicholas Tangen\u003cbr\u003e Reesheda Graham Washington\u003cbr\u003e Kayla Zopfi \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56419616620917,"sku":"9780802885524","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780802885524","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}