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Today's youth struggle with difficult questions of sexual identity. How can a youth worker offer wise care and counseling on such a controversial and confusing subject? Mark Yarhouse, director of the Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity, equips youth ministers so they can faithfully navigate the topic of sexual identity in a way that is honest, compassionate, and accessible.
Reframing the focus away from the culture wars, Yarhouse introduces readers to the developmental considerations in the formation of sexual identity―all of which occurs in the teen years. He offers practical and helpful ways to think about homosexuality along with suggestions for talking with people who experience same-sex attraction. He also helps parents and youth volunteers learn to graciously respond to children and teens who struggle with questions of sexual identity, and discusses how youth ministry can become more relevant in the lives of youth who are navigating these issues.
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Young people today are grappling with difficult questions of sexual identity. How can a youth worker offer care and sound advice on such a controversial and confusing topic? Mark Yarhouse, director of the Institute for the Study of Gender Identity, equips youth ministers so they can faithfully navigate the topic of gender identity in an honest, compassionate, and accessible way.
Reframing focus from the culture wars, Yarhouse introduces readers to developmental considerations in sexual identity formation—all of which occurs in adolescence. It offers practical and helpful ways to think about homosexuality as well as suggestions for talking with people who are experiencing same-sex attraction. It also helps parents and youth volunteers learn how to respond graciously to children and teens who are struggling with questions of gender identity, and discusses how youth ministry can become more relevant in young people's lives. who navigate these issues.
ISBN: 9780310516187