Thriving Youth Ministry in Smaller Churches by Stephanie Caro

Thriving Youth Ministry in Smaller Churches by Stephanie Caro

This book aims to posit theory as a central component to the study of education and education policy. Providing clear, introductory entries into contemporary critical theories and their take up in education policy studies, the book offers a generative invitation to further reading, thought and exploration. Instead of prescribing how theory should be used, the contributors elaborate on a set of possibilities for researching and critiquing education policy.

Education Policy and Contemporary Theory explores examples of how theoretical approaches generate a variety of questions for policy analysis, demonstrating the importance of theory as a necessary and inevitable resource for exploring and contesting various policy realms and dominant discourses. Each chapter provides a short overview of key aspects of a particular theory or perspective, followed by suggestions of methodological implications and recommended readings to extend the outlined ideas. Organized around two parts, the first section focuses on theorists while the second section looks at specific theories and concepts, with the intention that each part makes explicit the connection between theory and methodology in relation to education policy research.

Each contribution is carefully written by established and emerging scholars in the field to introduce new scholars to theoretical concepts and policy questions, and to inspire, extend or challenge established policy researchers who may be considering working in new areas.

Stephanie Caro has been working with children, youth, and adults for over 30 years in all aspects of church ministry. Stephanie's humorous, yet straightforward style has made her a popular speaker at youth gatherings, camps, conferences, training events, retreats, women's ministries, and more. She's also a frequent contributor to GROUP Magazine plus several ministry resource books. Stephanie leads the Simply Youth Ministry Conference Track Team.

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ISBN 13	9780764440519
ISBN 10	0764440519
Title	Thriving Youth Ministry in Smaller Churches
Author	Stephanie Caro
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Simply Youth Ministry
Year published	2009-12-16
Number of pages	251
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