Publisher's Synopsis
FROM THE INTRODUCTION:
I wrote this book as someone who served in Christ's church as a called worker, totally enmeshed in youth ministry for twenty-five years. I feel I bring a unique perspective to these chapters for a couple of reasons. First of all, I did not start working with youth until I was 40 years old. Second, my first twenty-eight years in the workforce was spent in the retail food industry, during which time I was exposed to the secular world view. My time living and working in the secular world has given me insight into how to engage the marginally churched as well as unchurched. A small portion of what you're about to read may be called a memoir or my personal account of serving in ministry to youth. Other parts of this book might be looked upon as a helpful book for those new to youth ministry. Actually, the real goal of this book is to share my experiences in youth ministry with the hope you will gather ideas that will enhance your own.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Joe Guagliardo was born in Chicago, Illinois. Joe is now retired from full-time youth ministry, but still serves, and works with the Florida/Georgia district of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, (L.C.M.S.) on youth gatherings and other youth ministry related events. He attends Faith "Viera" Lutheran church in Rockledge, FL., where he assists with outreach as well as writing daily devotions for the church Facebook webpage.Joe and his wife Kathy of 45 years live in Merritt Island, Florida. They have a daughter, Heather, and a grandson, Keegan.
FROM THE BACK COVER:
Joe received his Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary studies from Hodges University in Fort Myers, Florida (2005). He obtained a Certification as a Lay Minister with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, L.C.M.S., from Concordia University, Wisconsin (1999), and has a Certification in Family Life Ministry from Concordia University, Nebraska (2002).For more information contact: [email protected]
