Project Gutenberg 2004-07-31 Public domain in the USA. 148 Hoben, Allan 1874 1935 Hoben, T. Allan The Minister and the Boy: A Handbook for Churchmen Engaged in Boys' Work E-text prepared by Kevin Handy, John Hagerson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Minister and the Boy: A Handbook for Churchmen Engaged in Boys' Work" by Allan Hoben is a guidebook written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on understanding the intricate nature of boys and emphasizes the crucial role that ministers and church leaders can play in the development and well-being of youth within the community. Hoben encourages a dynamic interaction between boys and their leaders, highlighting the potential impact this work can have on shaping future generations and strengthening the church. The opening of this handbook introduces Hoben’s perspective on the challenge of engaging boys in meaningful ways within church settings. He outlines the historical context and growing need for a ministry that addresses the complex realities boys face, especially in urban environments. Hoben asserts that a successful ministry to boys is foundational for good pastoral work, as these young individuals represent the future leaders of society. He encourages churchmen to equip themselves with a deep understanding of boyhood and engage actively with boys, thereby fostering a supportive community that nurtures their ethical, social, and spiritual growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Church work with children Boys BV HQ Text Category: How To ... Category: Religion/Spirituality Category: Parenthood & Family Relations Category: Teaching & Education 251885 2025-08-06T03:47:57.005787 text/html 227092 2024-10-28T20:03:12 text/html 981307 2025-08-06T03:48:04.212764 application/epub+zip 984319 2025-08-06T03:48:00.545789 application/epub+zip 165676 2025-08-06T03:47:59.234776 application/epub+zip 1232030 2025-08-06T03:48:07.029766 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1209972 2025-08-06T03:48:03.352799 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274176 2022-09-07T00:05:01.129614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235193 2025-08-06T03:47:56.562805 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 215178 2024-10-28T20:03:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16927 2025-08-06T03:48:07.149750 application/rdf+xml 24165 2025-08-06T03:47:59.750794 image/jpeg 4465 2025-08-06T03:47:59.494807 image/jpeg 961988 2025-08-06T03:47:57.061822 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog