Street Smart
Practical skills for connecting with young people'’What a great resources! This book is a must. John offers a wealth of wisdom, stories, ideas, advice, inspiration – all rooted in his direct work with young people. The book has the accessible wisdom that you know was forged in the reality of the street!’’ – Dave Wiles, Director, Frontier Youth Trust
Drawing on his years of street ministry, John Robinson explains how to diffuse tension, establish respect and create lasting relationships.
This book addresses questions as: Why is there such a distance between our church and the young people living around us? How can we engage with young people? How can we build relationships and pass on the good news of the gospel? How can we plan and develop our youth ministry, and what practical skills do we need?
John Robinson is a fully qualified youth worker, who developed the successful Eden bus project in Manchester. He is also author or ‘Nobody’s Child’ and ‘Somebody’s Child’. He and his family are now CMS missionaries based in Bangkok, Thailand, where John is working in prison ministry.
Jan Greenhough is a professional writer and an experienced magistrate, living in Oxfordshire.
