Tina Itson is an ordained Deacon in the UMC who has served in youth ministry for about 17 years in contexts from the local church
to non-profits and a few things in between. She has a passion for social justice, connecting with others through stories, discovering the ways that God is among us, and helping teenagers to find a place to belong and to matter. She also likes to ponder about youth ministry, progressive theology, & the church on her blog at www.itsonyouthministry.com.