This book explores the role of the youth minister by looking at a range of metaphors, such as ‘flawed hero’, ‘visionary architect’, ‘party planner’ and ‘guardian of souls’. Each chapter takes one of these metaphors as a central theme, offers biblical and/or theological reflection on this aspect of youth ministry, explains the relevant theory and the necessary skills, uses real-life stories from practitioners to bring the metaphor to life, summarizes the key principles and values, gives questions for reflection and makes suggestions for further reading.

The book is edited by Sally Nash, Director of the Midlands Centre for Youth Ministry.

A wonderful book. Take both the wisdom and advice given and contextualize them. The benefits to your own youth ministry will be immeasurable.Gavin Calver, National Director of British Youth for Christ