Dave Wiles has finished the book that he started writing 3 years ago!! It is called ‘Stories from the Edge’ – the book is an attempt to challenge, inspire and encourage people who work with other people (especially youth and community workers). It contains some of his own story and lots of the stories of people who are active in youth and community work.<\/p>\n
More detail about the book below with some endorsements – To order a copy (\u00a310 plus \u00a32 p&p) please phone 0121 687 3505 or e-mail: frontier@fyt.org.uk … or you can purchase via the FYT website.<\/p>\n
STORIES FROM THE EDGE – Over 50 encounters with young people at risk: A practical resource for youth workers<\/p>\n
By: Dave Wiles, CEO, Frontier Youth Trust<\/p>\n
Foreword by: Adrian and Bridget Plass<\/p>\n
These true stories are instructive, inspiring, arresting and shocking. Meet the 16-year-old on probation, who is on suicide watch; mediate between a rebellious youngster and his too-strict dad; listen to a 21-year-old girl, with two children in care, who works the street to pay for the heroin her father deals. Each chapter follows a particular theme, such as ‘Dads and Lads’ or ‘Youth Culture and Gangs’, and ends with points for discussion.<\/p>\n
\u201cStories from the Edge shows us where God\u2019s Kingdom can truly be found \u2026This is invaluable for those who are engaged in \u2018frontier\u2019 youth work.\u201d – Nick Shepherd, Centre for Youth Ministry<\/p>\n
\u201cThank God for Dave Wiles, a bruised human being who understands through troubles in his own life and through his involvement in the battered lives of others, that Christianity is a messy business.\u201d \u2013 Adrian and Bridget Plass, in their foreword<\/p>\n
\u201cDave not only practises what he talks about, his own story shows the impact that can be made. A moving, challenging and motivating read.\u201d – Tim Evans, Worth Unlimited<\/p>\n
“Be warned – this book doesn’t hold back; it is not a gentle read! Instead, it is full of tough stories and the reality of the lives of young people on the edge. The brilliance of the book is in the questions – challenging the assumptions we have when working with young people and encouraging us to be people of grace and hope.” – Jill Rowe, Oasis<\/p>\n
\u201cAn amazing collection of stories \u2026 A refreshingly honest and down to earth read for anyone who shares Jesus’ heart for people on the margins.\u201d – Gavin Calver, Youth for Christ<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone loves a good story and this book is packed with them – stories that challenge, inspire, shock and pull the rug from under your feet. It had me gripped.\u201d – Jonny Baker, Church Mission Society<\/p>\n
Illustrated by Jon Birch, www. asbojesus.wordpress.com<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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