Tenderness and Refuge: Ministry With and For Young Adults

This video series– designed for church groups, youth and young adult ministers, and anyone invested in young adults–guides viewers through themes that matter most to young people. Watch as experts and practitioners discuss the importance of creating inclusive communities, demonstrating relatable leadership, and building relationships.

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In Hungry for Hope, a collective of young adults identify crucial issues that define our times, examine how churches have caused harm and how young adults have been grieving the church’s failures, and express their hopes and dreams for the church’s future. Exploring topics like climate change; mental health; inclusion and liberation; and sex, shame and intimacy, faithful young people illuminate the importance of community and offer insights about how the church can flourish going forward.

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Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church from Young Adults