Specifically designed to nurture the spiritual life of the youth leader, The Godbearing Life is a lively, practical guide for those who pastor young people. Dean and Foster rechart a course for youth ministry through the classical spiritual disciplines of the church. The book identifies families, congregations, and mentor relationships as the 'holy ground' where young people are most likely to encounter God. Questions and exercises for personal reflections, educational use, and spiritual growth make this a valuable resource that can revitalize those in a 'burnout' profession.