Yaconelli Tribute

A True Cinderella Story by Karla Yaconelli
"Twenty-some years ago, Michael Yaconelli walked straight out of my rejected fairy-tale dreams into my disillusioned life and heart, and he gently breathed the sparkle back into me...and I've gotten to be Cinderella for almost 2-1/2 decades."

A Truly Global Legacy by Lucas Leys
Mike had a direct impact on more youth workers globally, too.

An Invitation to the Dance by Mark Yaconelli
Who will help the homely and unwanted girl within each of us see that Jesus wants to take her to the dance?

The Imprint of a Giant: The Life and Legacy of Mike Yaconelli by Chap Clark
Chap examines the impact of Michael on youth ministry and the evangelical church.

Letters to the Editor: Reactions to Yac
"The best of" collection of readers' responses to Mike Yaconelli's Dangerous Wonder column in Youthworker journal.

Managing Yac by Jim Slevcove
Mike's mentor shares some of his memories.

Messiness, Mirth, Mission, and Memory: Legacy for the Rest of Us by Duffy Robbins
Some thoughts on how the average youth worker can leave behind a legacy of changed lives.

Staying the Course: Mike Yaconelli and the Youth Specialties of Tomorrow by Mark Oestreicher
Reflections from the President of Youth Specialties on its founder and "organizational soul."

The Corner Booth: A Modern Mentoring Fable by Steve Case
A modern fable wherein an old man helps a kid write his first prayer.

Tributes to Mike Yaconelli by various authors
From authors and speakers to artists and agents to youth workers and disillusioned congregants. Mike impacted us all. Here are some tributes to him.

What a Ride: a Youthworker Eulogy by Will Penner
"Mike Yaconelli was one of those guys who just got under your skin, which could be an annoyance, at best. At worst, it could be life-ruining."

Yaconelli, the Early Years by C. McNair Wilson
"An anecdotal buffet to human highlights" of Michael's early years in ministry.