Journal of Adventist Youth & Young Adult Ministries 2026: Following Jesus - Discipleship for Young People

The Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries is an annual publication of the Youth Ministries Department of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is released annually in conjunction with the 180° Symposium.

This edition focuses on the theme “Following Jesus: Discipleship for Young People.” Through research, reflection, and practical insight, the articles examine how faith communities can nurture authentic discipleship, development, mentorship, and spiritual growth among young people in a rapidly changing world.

This edition includes the following articles and more:

• “Discipleship for Young People” by Steve Case
• “A Different Starting Point: Youth Discipleship for a New Generation” by Rogelio Paquini
• “Seeing and Doing: Disciple-Making and Moral Formation in the Gospel of John” by Stephen T. Yeagley
• “Divine Attachment as Discipleship: Theology and Practice” by Kristina Freed
• “Youth Identity Formation and Intergenerational Mentorship” by Larry L. Green
• “Discipling Students on Non-Adventist College and University Campuses” by Ronald R. Pickell
• “Discipling the Youth Through Preaching” by Rodney Palmer
• “Let the Little Children Come to Me: A Developmental Discipleship Model” by Ben Martin
• “A Case for Right-to-Right-Brain Youth Discipleship” by Emily Ellis

Paperback. Copyright 2026. 126 pages.