Mike Yaconelli's Articles
Mike Yaconelli
This is a collection of writings from Yac on a wide variety of topics pertaining
to youth ministry and the church.
Reactions to Mike's columns were rarely emotionally neutral. He had the gift
of being able to articulate thoughts that resonated with many of us: "I have
written that article a thousand times in my head." And he was a source of huge
frustration for many people: "I have just finished reading [it] for the fifth
time and for the fifth time I am angry."
Scripture is full of the voices of prophets who convicted, irritated, edified,
exhorted, chastised, instructed, encouraged, and proclaimed the truth to people.
Many followed these prophets; many hated them; some dismissed them; others
laughed at them; still others wanted them silenced. The same could be said
of Mike Yaconelli.
Mike Yaconelli ran a company, wrote some great books, pastored a small church,
spoke to all sorts of groups—large and small—all over the world, was a prophetic
voice in the church-at-large, and was a devoted husband and father until his
death in 2003.
"Dangerous Wonder" column (Youthworker Journal)
A complete archive
"The Back Door" column (The Door Magazine)
Mike's 12 favorites
Also:
Wisdom On ... Making Good Decisions
