Books

This helpful and insightful guide helps parents better understand what eating disorders are and how best to help a teenager who is suffering from one.

Simply written and with clear recommendations and contributions from leading experts, parents and young people themselves, this booklet will inform, equip and empower any parent or carer.

Packed full of handy hints and practical pointers, this resource will help parents to cover all the important stuff as they start the conversations that matter.

A practical, realistic guide for parents wanting to talk to their young people about explicit material.

A fun, frank and faith-filled book for teenage girls written with insight and compassion by youth worker Rachel Gardner.

Mark Yaconelli reflects theologically on the nature of youth ministry and offers new ways to engage in a more contemplative style of work with young people.

What is an eating disorder? What are the symptoms? What causes them? And is full recovery possible? This accessible and practical book helps readers come to a full understanding of eating disorders and the various stages involved in recovery.

Kate Middleton draws on years of experience as a psychologist to explain what anxiety is, how it works, and what you can do about it.

More than 200 different creative ways to have fun AND get young people thinking. An essential for everyone working with young people.

A creative journal for looking after your mental and emotional health.

A 6 week programme inspired by the persecuted church that helps young people discover a deep passion for scripture.

A thoughtful exploration of the impact of sexual relationships on those around us from a Christian perspective.

This Youthscape Centre for Research study focuses on what youth and children's work looks like across the country.

This Youthscape Centre for Research study focuses on questions that 16-19 year olds have about God, faith and religion.

An in-depth, practical look at self-harm and how you can help sufferers recover.

Full of creative exercises, thought-provoking questions and space to get your ideas about God onto paper, Swap is a different take on the traditional Bible study.

‘Spiritual Disciplines’ might sound stern and demanding – but what if they’re the key to building deep faith for the long-haul?

Rom-coms, fairy-tales and even some Christian teaching can make love and dating sound so simple. Real relationships, of course, rarely are.

Rachel Gardner delivers a feisty yet gentle message for women and girls everywhere.

100 adaptable discussion starters to help young people explore what the Bible has to say about everyday issues.

The Man You're Made To Be is an entertaining easy-to-read way for young men to explore the biggest questions: who am I, and why am I here?

Special offer for The National Youth Ministry Weekend. Subscribe to The Story copy in print and get 18 months subscription for the price of 12. That's six editions delivered to your door. A vital resource for youth workers at just £10. Available until 30/11/19.

This book contains 100 stories designed to provoke discussion, followed by deep questions which relate the stories to biblical bedrock.

Five ready-to-use ideas for creative detached work in schools, with printable downloads to get you started.

Recent years have seen a resurgence of interest in spiritual disciplines and Christian practices. Our latest research report asks: how far has youth ministry picked up this conversation?

A practical guide for churches looking to build sustainable youth ministry.