Widstrom, Laura. “Redefining the Role of the Youth Worker: A Manifesto of Integration.” Journal Of Youth Ministry 15, no. 1 (Fall2016): 143-145.
Abstract: The article reviews the book “Redefining the Role of the Youth Worker: A Manifesto of Integration,” by April Diaz.
Widstrom, Laura. “Washed and Still Waiting: An Evangelical Approach to Homosexuality.” Journal Of Youth Ministry 15, no. 1 (Fall 2016): 111-114.
Abstract: A review is offered for the article “Washed and Still Waiting: An Evangelical Approach to Homosexuality” by Wesley Hill published in a 2016 issue of “Journal of Evangelical Theological Society.”
Widstrom, Laura. “Hopecasting.” Journal Of Youth Ministry 14, no. 2 (Spring 2016): 116-118.
Abstract: The article reviews the book, “Hopecasting: Finding, Keeping and Sharing the Things Unseen” b Mark Oestreicher.
Widstrom, Laura. “The Relational Pastor: Sharing in Christ by Sharing Ourselves.” Journal Of Youth Ministry 13, no. 2 (Spring 2015): 157-158.
Abstract: The article reviews the book, “The Relational Pastor: Sharing in Christ by Sharing Ourselves” by Andrew Root.
Widstrom, Laura. “Shaping the Journey of Emerging Adults.” Journal Of Youth Ministry 12, no. 1 (Fall 2013): 134-136.
Abstract: The article reviews the book “Shaping the Journey of Emerging Adults: Life-Giving Rhythms for Spiritual Transformation” edited by Richard R. Dunn and Jana L. Sundene.
Widstrom, Laura. “Religious values and the development of trait hope and self-esteem in adolescents.” Journal Of Youth Ministry 12, no. 1 (Fall 2013): 109-112.
Abstract: The article discusses the research which examines the relationships between religious values, self-esteem and trait hope among teenagers. The study involved 640 adolescents from five different Catholic secondary schools. It states that the presence of hope in the lives of these teenagers did not predict the presence of religious values. Also discussed is the significance of the Holy Spirit as the ultimate agent of transformation.
Widstrom, Laura. “The Adolescent Journey.” Journal Of Youth Ministry 10, no. 2 (Spring 2012): 133-135.
Abstract: The article reviews the book “The Adolescent Journey,” by Amy E. Jacober.
Widstrom, Laura. “Adolescent Peer Relationships and Behavior Problems Predict Young Adults’ Communication on Social Networking Websites.” Journal Of Youth Ministry 9, no. 1 (Fall 2010): 111-114.
Abstract: The article reviews the article “Adolescent Peer Relationships and Behavior Problems Predict Young Adults’ Communication on Social Networking Websites,” by A. Y. Mikami, D. E. Szwedo, J. P. Allen, M. A. Evans and A. L. Hare, which appeared in the periodical “Developmental Psychology” in 2010.
Widstrom, Laura. “From the great omission to vibrant faith.” Journal Of Youth Ministry 10, no. 1 (Fall 2011): 141-144.
Abstract: Review article of Anderson, David W. From the great omission to vibrant faith. Youth and Family Institute, 2009.
Widstrom, Laura. “Evaluating Adolescent Catechesis.” Journal of Youth Ministry 10, no. 1 (Fall 2011): 110–113.
Abstract: The article evaluates the effectiveness of adolescent catechetical curricula in fostering Christian discipleship. With statistics revealing that ten percent of Americans are former Catholics and that one third of Catholics born in the U.S. are no longer practicing their faith, Catholic church leaders are anxious to understand why so many young people are leaving the church and what tools might be effective in reversing the trend. The Youth in Theology and Ministry program is described.
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