Perhaps you’ve heard of lament (or lamentation) but not seen it widely used in public ministry or your private life. Maybe you’ve experienced brief expressions of lament and find yourself curious to learn how to better include it into your personal discipleship as well as ministry to young people, especially those dealing with hurt and confusion.
In 2021, the Institute for Youth Studies, in association with Converge, a global family of youth movements, conducted a global survey among youth ministers to learn about their interests and experiences with intentional collaboration and learning communities.