I don't do a whole lot in the way of reviewing resources on my blog. I'm not sure why but I just haven't. I've been sent a lot of books in the last year and read most of them but not told you what I think. I should probably do something on a regularly scheduled day each week where I let you know about things I think are great. I'll put that on my resolution list along with being involved in a Demolition Derby in 2011 (I'm serious)
Here's a short list of what I love about Immerse and why I think that you should subscribe.
1. I love the hearts of the people behind it. Mike King and Chris Folmsbee and their team are just good people.
2. The Theological Focus of the Journal fills a great nitch alongside other YM publications.
3. They are discovering new writers and giving them a voice to be heard.
4. They publish articles that make you think and make you re-read them and think some more.
5. They believe that the things that appear in print are worth doing and they implement them.
6. They are leading us in a necessary direction of Theological Reflection and Praxis
7. They are innovative and always trying new things like the Slant 33 dialogues.
8. Every 2 months you will have articles that will make you think and grow.
About a year ago I was approached by these guys and asked to be a part of the advisory board for the magazine. I don't get paid anything to be a part of this group and only do it because I believe in what they are doing. The Advisory board is made up of some pretty great folks that I love to interact with. I hope as a group that we are helping shape this resource in a way that reaches needs. Please let us know what you connect with and what misses the mark. That will help us shape future issues.
I'm hoping that I am always a learner. This magazine and these people help me to do that because they challenge me to actually think Theologically about all parts of what I do in the Youth Ministry world. That's not always my strong suit or my natural bent so it's good to be pushed.
If you are interested in subscribing to Immerse Journal just click the link here. It costs $39 per year for 6 issues. I think it's money well spent and would go a long ways to ensuring that you continue to grow. Please again hear me say that I don't get anything for this. I'm not selling Amway or getting any cut if you subscribe. I am only promoting this because I believe in it.
