Young People’s Stories of Crisis and Faith

Andy Flannagan + Anne Calver

Published by Monarch Books

March 2007 at £7.99

ISBN 978 1 85424 801 5

This is essential reading for those who know in their gut that newspapers aren’t telling the whole story about young people. Here you find gritty, unforgettable stories of faith, hope and love that highlight how young people are being good news.

Their stories together form a journey of faith, with each individual representing a different stage of that journey. Be inspired as you experience their moments of first contact, first challenge, first doubts, calling, first use of gifting, first disappointment etc. It is a record of post-modern pilgrims’ progress. These are aligned with razor-sharp teaching on the story of another disciple who experienced similar ups and downs on his journey – Simon Peter.

“There are those who say that this generation of teenagers has no interest in spiritual realities and are turned off to God. Nothing could be further from the truth!”

- Tony Campolo, in his foreword

“This book contains many stories of young people on unique journeys… Let these stories arrest you, challenge you and change you.”

- Roy Crowne, National Director, British Youth for Christ

For the last ten years, Andy Flannagan has been Youth For Christ’s spokesperson, songwriter, performer and worship leader. He regularly performs, speaks and leads worship at Spring Harvest, Summer Madness, Greenbelt and New Wine, pioneering a creative, experiential approach to connecting with God. Anne Calver, wife of Gavin and mother of Amelie, is a youth worker and writer, and a regular contributor to Youthwork magazine.