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Teenagers today struggle with difficult questions of sexual identity. How can a youth worker offer wise care and counsel on such a controversial and confusing subject? Mark Yarhouse, director of the Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity, helps youth ministers faithfully navigate the topic of sexual identity in a way that is honest, compassionate, and accessible. Reframing the focus away from the culture wars, Yarhouse introduces the developmental considerations in the formation of sexual identity--all of which occur in the teen years. He offers practical and helpful ways to think about homosexuality along with suggestions for talking with people who experience same-sex attraction. He also helps parents and youth volunteers learn to graciously responding to children and teens who struggle with questions of sexual identity, and he discusses how youth ministry can become more relevant in the lives of youth who are navigating these issues.