While the e-book format of my book Teaching Through the Art of Storytelling (available here) was released this past December, Zondervan has made it official that the book will make a second release as a paperback! This is big news as many (myself included) are still a bit averse to the idea of reading a book on a screen and the paperback should allow the message to spread to a wider audience. It doesn’t yet have an exact release date, but it looks like late April or early May. You can pre-order the paperback through the Youth Specialities website here.
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Here are a few recent endorsements of the book and a series of short videos explaining its contents:
What I found fascinating about this book is that I assumed I’d encounter nothing but ideas for teaching youth; but I found myself wrapped up in its pages and receiving a personal learning experience as well. It isn’t just a collection of theories either; Jon also relates incredibly helpful real-life examples and illustrations that will stretch and challenge you as you adapt them to your own youth ministry. I’m thankful for this book—it’s a rarity in youth ministry as it has the potential of impacting not only youth but also their youth leaders.”
Dan Kimball – author of They Like Jesus but Not the Church
“Jon Huckins’ Teaching Through the Art of Storytelling is right on time for today’s busy youth worker. At a time in human history where 140 characters on Twitter is enough to maintain friendship or a Facebook status update is as good as a birthday card, we need this reminder that God expresses His story to us in long-form. Filled with both the sound biblical philosophy and practical tips, this book belongs in the backpack of every youth worker.”
~ Adam McLane, Youth Specialties
“As we seek to find the most helpful ways to reveal the message and mission of Jesus, locating storytelling in the center of our methods will remain of primary significance. this book will inspire you towards firing the imagination of your youth in very reachable, experiential and practical ways. Well done, Jon!”
Chris Folmsbee, author of A New Kind of Youth Ministry
Why Did You Write Teaching Through the Art of Storytelling? from Jon Huckins on Vimeo.
Why Did You Write Teaching Through the Art of Storytelling? from Jon Huckins on Vimeo.
SO pumped for this. I’ve got a trick or two up my sleeve for the release. Let’s get this excellent resource into the hands of those who need it!
Dude, you know how HUGE you have been in this process. Sleeves and tricks, I’m in.
Just bought it and am looking forward to reading it. Hope to see you Friday.
You are so great at explaining yourself. Loved this.