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There's a surging hunger among teenagers for Jesus. New research shows that they want a clearer understanding of what Jesus really said and did, and how faith in matters in their lives. In fact, that desire is so deep, it's #1 on their "wish list" for what they'd like to talk about at church.
But are we doing that? Even though we assume that everything we do in youth ministry is about Jesus, the evidence is clear:That's not what our students say...
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No matter how many people there are in the world, there is a different path for everyone! I want you to come with me! Please, it's important! Imagine if you will that it is possible for others to learn from you. Some paths may be similar while other can be almost unexplainable.
Is it possible for your pet to teach you, protect you, and, I mean, even to the point of true values? Let's just suppose that there is a greater good out there. Let's say...
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Skeptical teens are the beating heart of Josh McDowell Ministires, and in this specially designed resource for youth, bestselling author Josh McDowell and his son, Sean, look at the claims of the Gospel writers and examine the compelling evidence for Jesus Christ's resurrection. Writing in a language that will resonate with 21st-century youth and in chapters that correspond to the adult and children's editions of the book, Josh and Sean invite skeptical...
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Young people are not future leaders. Young people lead everyday through their actions and attitudes, influencing friends and family. Learn how to use this influence in a positive way, to point others to Christ through Servant Leadership. Begin the life-changing journey today to become the leader God wants you to be. It won't always be easy. It will require time, dedication, and hard work. But, as you learn to use the influence you have already been...
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There's a real sense of posterity and pride in A Week in August. Author David Hawker reflects on an institution established in 1951, in which he played an active role for decades and revisits later in life. The comparison between generations is a strong platform from which Hawker comments on changing times and attitudes. This perspective makes his ideas, and by association the goals of the camp itself, even more meaningful and vital - particularly...
86) Genesis
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Creative, engaging Bible study questions are hard to come by … without rewriting questions for yourself. Each book of questions leads a small group through a book (or combination of books) in the Bible-helping students become more biblically literate, and allowing them to come face-to-face with God's Word. Students will be pushed, encouraged, and challenged by these studies. But more than all this, they will be changed. Each passage of Scripture...
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En este libro encontrarás una colección de "preguntas incompletas" que garantizarán que tus jóvenes se mantengan hablando, pensando y debatiendo por un largo tiempo. Les Christie, un veterano del ministerio juvenil, te ayudará a usar estas preguntas creativas para generar momentos alegres, conmovedores y provocadores en medio de tu grupo de jóvenes. ¡Ideal para reuniones de jóvenes, viajes, grupos pequeños, escuelas bíblicas, campamentos,...
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Now youth leaders can free teens to find biblical solutions to the spiritual and emotional wounds that cripple their self-esteem and confuse their identities! Through Busting Free, a dynamic youth study based on the bestselling books Stomping Out the Darkness and The Bondage Breaker Youth Edition, youth can grab hold of their true identities. In thirteen sessions, they'll learn how to recognize and overcome spiritual deception, how to claim the authority...
89) Yes, You!
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Did you know that differences make us unique?
God's love is for all his children, including those who feel as if they aren't good enough. Children may have disabilities, may not seem to fit in, and may lack confidence for whatever reason. Nevertheless, they need reminding that they were made wonderfully in His image. God's children are diverse, and that is okay! So get this book into their hands if you want a little one to know that they are loved...
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Issue # 3
Scripture references? Yes
Thought-provoking topics? Yes
Reflective exercises? Yes
Interviews? Yes
Appropriate audiences-tweens, teens, and young adults
J. Shockley had the desire to explore ways of encouraging and inspiring his daughter and other kids her age to love God. It began when he and his daughter were reading the book Fablehaven and praying together each evening. Listening to her and a few of her friends talk and hearing how...
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Cuando hablo con los líderes de jóvenes en los grandes eventos, veo la misma mirada en sus ojos. Es una mirada que dice: «Yo quiero hacer un evento así». Recibo llamadas telefónicas con regularidad de líderes de jóvenes de todo el país diciéndome: «Nunca hemos hecho algo así, pero quisiéramos hacer un gran evento evangelístico...» En un ochenta por ciento de los eventos a los que he ido a hablar cada año, pareciera como si el líder...
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Youth ministry with a kick! The strong and spicy heat of the gospel is the secret to effective and exciting ministry-just look at the early Church! Gospel advancement was at the heart of the early believers' discipleship, and the book of Acts gives us a vibrant picture of God's plan to use us to build His kingdom. In Gospelize Your Youth Ministry, Greg Stier unpacks the model found in the book of Acts, unveiling the key ingredients present within...
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This small book will call to you on days that the janitor reads you the riot act, the church secretary jumps down your throat and those home school parents just won't leave you alone. In this book, Doug Fields shares the wisdom that has helped him survive over 25 years in ministry: Just say No. That two letter word (that often feels like a four letter word to some people!) has the power to help you stay in ministry for the long haul and keep your...
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When heaven and earth collide, there's a crash. That crash is the place we live in every day when we invite God's will to be "done on earth as it is in heaven," and there's no better place to be if you want a glimpse of the Kingdom of God. Here, students are given a book that helps lead them in prayer to the point of impact so they can experience God in their everyday lives, and youth workers get lessons, activities, and other ideas to help them incorporate...
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En una cultura que cambia a una velocidad vertiginosa, es vital que los líderes de jóvenes conozcan a profundidad las necesidades, los desafíos, las formas de pensar y los interrogantes a los que se enfrentan las nuevas generaciones. Este libro es un recurso altamente necesario y útil para quienes aman a la juventud y desean ser efectivos al tratar de alcanzarla. Cuando lo hayas leído, habrán aumentado notablemente el impacto y la influencia...
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Sadly, studies show that there are few differences in the attitudes and actions between people who claim to be Christians and those who don't choose that label. But everything we read in the Bible says we should be transformed; we should be different than the rest of the world.
What would it look like if you lived the life God desires for you? How would your life be different if you abandoned your typical routine and refused to settle for anything...
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You have a story to tell. Maybe you didn't realize that. When you decided to follow Jesus, your story really started to develop. God has a story to tell. Since before you were born, God has been pursuing you. He sent his son for you-and your friends. Your friends have stories. Maybe their stories don't include Jesus-yet. That's where you and 3Story come in. Evangelism is an essential element of every youth group. But when traditional evangelism methods...
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Wes is young, enthusiastic, and perhaps a little idealistic about his new position as the youth pastor of the largest church in his denomination. Running into the ministry at full-steam with the best of plans and intentions, Wes soon learns that all the idealism and plans can't prepare him for the struggles he's facing. When Doug, the star quarterback, stops coming to youth group, Wes is faced with questions and frustration from the parents and church...
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"If you've watched your parents get divorced, you know how much it stinks. A lot of times there's blame, anger, frustration, confusion, fear, and a ton of other emotions and issues that come up-just as much for you as for your parents. But you don't have to hold on to those emotions anymore.
In this six-week study, you can begin healing from the hurt you experienced when your parents split up-whether it happened recently or when you were younger....
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Weekly studies to reinforce what junior highers are learning from their Wild Truth Journal
These Bible lessons send students straight to the words of Jesus to discover the truth, then dare them to live that truth today. Includes games, activities, sketches, handouts, and reproducible worksheets.
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