Development Towards Maturity (Part 2)
The second of two, this article explores the desired outcomes of youth ministry by focusing on personal and social development, building on a systematic literature review of scholarly works from 1996 to 2021. It also examines how these goals relate conceptually to spiritual development, discussed in the first article, and concludes with implications and questions for further research. Read more
Development Towards Maturity (Part 1)
This article is the first of two centering around the theme of desired outcomes of youth ministry practices, which are often embedded in a certain conception of spiritual maturity. The review study which forms the basis for these two articles aims to construct a theoretical framework on desired outcomes in youth ministry on the basis of a systematic literature review of scholarly works in peer-reviewed journals regarding the subject published from 1996 up to 2021. Read more
Spiritual Formation in Theological Education: A Multi-case Exploration on Seminaries and Student Development
In recent decades, theological schools have demonstrated increased interest in educational models that not only transmit knowledge and skill to students but also prepare them to have the character and virtue dispositions needed to successfully navigate the moral challenges that await them in future ministry settings. Read more
Meditations on Asian Christian Spiritualities: A Multidisciplinary Response
This essay addresses the question, “Under what conditions is it possible to think about how one might address the challenges confronting the diverse descriptions, explanations, and understandings, as well as practices of Asian Christian spiritualities?” Read more.