Open up your soul: The Dark Night

By Mark Yaconelli is an author, speaker, community activist, storyteller, disco dancer, husband, and father. He has spent 20 years working with young people and the people who serve them. This article is adapted from his new book, Disappointment, doubt and other spiritual gifts, available now from SPCK. 2017-01-19T00:00:00

Are we willing to follow God wherever he leads – even into the dark night of the soul? Contemplative youth ministry expert Mark Yaconelli shares his thoughts on ministering in the dark

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