<div><p><br>The rate of change in our world is astounding. As pastors and youth leaders trying to reach today's students these changes can even sometimes seem like too much to handle. But the truth is, even though the times do change, there are some critical elements<i>or essentials</i> that will enable anyone who is called to connect with this next generation.</p><p>From practical disciple-making tools to leadership recommendations, and from how to partner with the rest of your church to what ministry looks like outside of your comfort zone-this handbook will help anyone interested in youth ministry (parents, pastors, leaders, college students) have some great ideas of where to start. Learn from and with two veteran youth pastors and now college professors about how to better know your students, understand the culture, and do important ministry.</p></div>