Engaging a New Generation

Engaging a New Generation critically examines our commonly held assumptions as well as our often-used models and methodologies initially developed to reach late Baby Boomer and Generation X teens. It then introduces you to the core characteristics of the Millennial Generation teens and the pastoral implications, where the operational and ministerial borders are expanding far beyond traditional youth ministry. "e;This text fills a great need."e; -- Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, Bishop of Tucson"e;If you want to help young people develop a vibrant, life-transforming faith, read this book!"e; -- John Roberto, LifelongFaith Associates"e;Engaging a New Generation is as much about vibrant parish faith as it is about our young people."e; -- Bishop Timothy Doherty, Lafayette, Indiana"e;A modern manifesto for reaching young people today."e; -- Jim Beckman, Director of Youth Evangelization and Leadership, Augustine Institute"e;Frank Mercadante's passion for the young Church and his commitment to a comprehensive approach to pastoral ministry is evident on every page."e; -- Bob McCarty, D.Min., Executive Director, National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry"e;This book comes from deep inside the field of youth ministry. It is theological, sociological, practical, pastoral, and scriptural."e; -- Dr. Mike Carotta, author, national consultant"e;This book is the most significant resource I have read, not only for youth ministry but for parish ministry, in the last ten years."e; --Peter Denio, Standards for Excellence Coordinator, The National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management"e;Frank Mercadante is in it to win it for today's teens."e; -- Randy Raus, Life Teen President/CEO"e;Masterfully and succinctly outlines some of the big shifts that have taken place within culture and the Church."e; -- Mike Patin, International Catholic Speaker and "e;Faith Horticulturist"e;"e;Whoever wants the next generation of Catholic youth the most will get them. Let Frank Mercadante show you how!"e; -- Matthew Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Rediscover Catholicism and founder of Dynamiccatholic.com"e;We as a Church often hope to reach today's young people with yesterday's approach - and then wonder why they don't respond. This book is a must read."e; -- Bob Rice, Speaker, Author, Musician, and Professor of Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville"e;Clearly identifies these cultural shifts and shares important current research on youth and families."e; -- Jeffrey Kaster, Ed.D, Saint John's University School of Theology and Seminary, Collegeville