HAPPY IN MY SKIN
Youth ministry with young people from minority ethnic groups
By Simon Bell. Christian Education (sales@christianeducation.org.uk). 152 pages. £12.00
ISBN 1-904024-81-5
Before you choose to read another review as you don’t 'have that issue' in your church to 'deal with', may I suggest that YOU are the target audience for this book alongside those who have already recognised potential needs within their youth ministry.
Eight Christians from a range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds share their experiences of youth work across the country in a range of church and youth settings in what is a challenging book which should be read by every church leader / youth worker regardless of their own church’s cultural setting. These experiences are all drawn together in a helpful summary by Simon Bell. Some statements made by 'well meaning' church members quoted in the book may shock people; the conclusions drawn as to the way ahead, at times, may appear radical. What is clear is that all the authors have a heart for mission in often tricky circumstances that should make every reader sit up and think.
