Martin Luther as Youth Worker 12+

📖 Martin Luther is one of the most studied theologians in the history of the Christian church, so it is difficult to find areas that have been neglected when it comes to this great reformer. However, Luther's work with children and youth gets short shrift when compared to many other achievements. Martin Luther as a Youth Worker considers the reformer from this little-studied aspect of his work. Luther's practical care for children and youth, his educational reforms, his work in faith formation, and his view of human reason are considered. Last, the question is asked what it means to be a reformer with children and youth today. How can we live into Luther's reforming spirit in a way that addresses the needs of our current context?""Hobart provides us with a fresh and engaging examination of Luther's commitment to children and youth, making this both accessible and relevant for youth ministry today. He bridges well the realities of sixteenth-century Germany with today's complex and changing world in providing practical ways to appropriate Luther's theology, commitment, and practices to this ever important ministry of the church.""--Craig Van Gelder, Emeritus Professor of Congregational Mission, Luther Seminary""Todd Hobart's keen mind was able to retrieve from Luther's teachings and practice a refreshing approach to what it means to both care for and form children. Hobart's ability to tease out the importance of play in ...