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JBTM Book Reviews<br />
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ministry in which Scripture seems to lay that foundation. Although youth ministry resources<br />
overflow with adjective-laden ministry concepts, many fail to provide a foundation for<br />
ministry that effects and propagates a holistic ministry philosophy. That is to say, when a<br />
foundation is off balance, the youth ministry inevitably will experience some form of atrophy<br />
and degradation. Thankfully, this book lays a foundation that helps avoid such troubles.<br />
Second, this book succeeds in addressing the major elements/categories of a gospelcentered<br />
youth ministry. Of particular note are the chapters on expository teaching and<br />
music in youth ministry. While most youth/family ministry books deal with issues of parental<br />
integration, volunteering, activities, etc., they often assume (unfortunately) the major<br />
elements in ministry: proclamation of the Word and musical worship. This book does a<br />
delightful job placing these two elements in the context of youth ministry, while at the same<br />
time keeping them founded on the good news of Christ. Echoing John Stott, contributor<br />
Eric McKiddie argues that the goal of a youth minister’s sermon is to interpret the passage<br />
and to communicate that truth clearly and simply to one’s students (55). Similarly, Tom<br />
Olson provides a wonderful chapter on “Singing That Flows from the Gospel.” In a brief<br />
space, Olson provides a solid theological and biblical framework for music in youth ministry.<br />
Especially noteworthy is Olson’s practical application of walking ministers through the<br />
difficult task of choosing biblically and theologically rich songs for their students (144–47).<br />
For those youth ministers yearning for a deeper, thoroughly biblical approach to youth<br />
ministry, this volume is a wonderful starting point. By providing a strong foundation and<br />
an eye for detail on perennial characteristics of youth ministry, this book will prove to be a<br />
staple among youth ministry resources for years to come.<br />
- Christopher Talbot, Welch College, Nashville, Tennessee<br />
Illustrated Bible Survey: An Introduction. By Edward E. Hindson and Elmer L. Towns.<br />
Nashville: B&H Academic, 2013. 607 pages. Hardcover, $49.99.<br />
Edward Hindson is the host of “The King Is Coming,” a syndicated television program<br />
that is broadcast throughout the United States. He also serves as distinguished professor of<br />
religion and biblical studies at Liberty University. His degrees include a ThD from Trinity<br />
Graduate School, DMin from Westminster Theological Seminary, and DLitt et Phil from the<br />
University of South Africa. He has written more than forty books, most of which concern<br />
biblical prophecy and the return of Christ. He served as editor of five major study Bibles,<br />
including the Knowing Jesus Study Bible, which won a Gold Medallion Award.<br />
In 1971, Elmer L. Towns and Jerry Falwell cofounded Liberty University. Towns has<br />
authored more than 100 books. He currently serves as distinguished professor of systematic