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3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager
$16.97Today’s teenagers are the most anxious, creative, and diverse generation in history–which can make it hard for us to relate. And while every teenager is a walking bundle of questions, three rise above the rest:
– Who am I?
– Where do I fit?
– What difference can I make?Young people struggle to find satisfying and life-giving answers to these questions on their own. They need caring adults willing to lean in with empathy, practice listening, and gently point them in the direction of better answers: they are enough because of Jesus, they belong with God’s people, and they are invited into God’s greater story.
In this book, which is based on new landmark research from the Fuller Youth Institute and combines in-depth interviews with data from 1,200 diverse teenagers, Kara Powell and Brad M. Griffin offer pastors, youth leaders, mentors, and parents practical and proven conversations and connections that help teenagers answer their three biggest questions and reach their full potential.
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13 Essential Lessons From The New Testament
$16.99Bring the New Testament to life for students in a fresh way that ignites their passion for Jesus. Jesus’ ministry. Bold followers. Transformational parables. Give junior high and high school students an opportunity to explore the profound accounts of the New Testament. These 13 intentionally selected lessons capture the magnitude of Jesus’ words, the radical obedience of his followers, and other important teachings that will equip youth workers to guide students toward a faith-filled life. All 13 lessons include… – Brief overviews designed to help you prepare – Primary and secondary Scripture references – Open-ended questions for authentic discussions – Objectives to help drive home what, why, and how – Flexible guidelines with opportunities to go deeper 13 Essential Lessons From the New Testament provides an exciting overview that will build a strong biblical foundation for students to thrive in their relationship with Jesus.
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13 Essential Lessons From The Old Testament
$16.99Bring the Old Testament to life for students in a fresh way that ignites their passion for Jesus.
Help your junior high and high school students see how the entire Bible works together to create a perfect picture of God’s loving character and his plan for redemption. They’ll be on the edge of their seats as their eyes are opened to truths they’ve yet to discover. These 13 intentionally selected lessons build anticipation for Jesus’ impending arrival through surprising stories packed with valuable wisdom. All 13 lessons include… – Brief overviews designed to help you prepare – Primary and secondary Scripture references – Open-ended questions for authentic discussions – Objectives to help drive home what, why, and how – Flexible guidelines with opportunities to go deeper 13 Essential Lessons From the Old Testament equips you to invite students on an exciting journey that increases their desire to go deeper with Jesus.
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13 Most Important Bible Lessons For Teenagers (Revised)
$21.99Students who’ve experienced the Bible’s great truths, not just read about them, can walk through their lives with a firm foundation under their feet. They know what they believe and why, and they feel a lot more comfortable in situations that are challenging to their faith. This collection of lessons covering the most important truths in the Bible gives you an easy-to-use resource that will plunge your teenagers into the beautiful basics: the reality of God in the world, the truth about who Jesus really is, and why all of us need a “Good Shepherd” to find us and reclaim us…13 powerhouse lessons in all. And because they’re created by the editors of Group/Simply Youth Ministry, every lesson uses the R.E.A.L. learning approach-Relational, Experiential, Applicable, and Learner-based. This approach is not only easy to lead, but also guarantees that your students will engage with these great truths. They’ll learn how to live out their relationship with Jesus in their everyday lives as they wrestle with issues that really matter… – Why bad things happen to good people, and how Jesus brings beauty out of ugly; – What it means to “grow into” Jesus-living and loving others the way he does; and – Learning how to depend upon the Holy Spirit in life. No matter what the life issue, the Bible offers foundational truths that can help your students live more confidently with a deeper ongoing connection to Jesus. And our concise instructions and easy-to-use reproducible handouts make your job easy. Use these lessons as “spice” in between a teaching series, or build a series around them. Also, they’re easily adapted for a confirmation setting, a “new believers” class, a “grow-deep” discipleship group, or even Sunday school.
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Best Ever Games For Youth Ministry (Revised)
$16.99This amazing book is filled with classic fun! The Game Guy is geared up and ready to give you tons of great games-including some brand-new ones-that are easy to pull off and field-tested with teenagers in many settings.Here’s what you’ll get: – Classic games with new twists – Indoor and outdoor games – Games that teach – Games that build community in your groupThe book includes ideas on how to: – Lead games – Select games – Save games gone badYou also get: – Supply lists – Tips and bonus ideas – Notes on group sizes Plus, this legendary games expert exposes some of the worst games every played, and shares his philosophy of fun when working with teenagers. You’ll be equipped to lead young people with the best collection of games-ever!
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77 Fairly Safe Science Activities For Illustrating Bible Lessons (Reprinted)
$15.99Nothing captures the attention of young people (and adults) like a creative object lesson. This hands-on book gives pastors, teachers, speakers, and homeschoolers 77 exciting science activities that reveal the order and grandeur of creation and encourage an appreciation of all God has made. These easy experiments illustrate the laws of nature, teach Bible principles, and affirm God’s power as Creator. With catchy or unexpected results, the demonstrations make Bible truth unforgettable. The clearly explained experiments use common household objects, require little setup, and are illustrated with pictures and diagrams.
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More 10 Minute Talks
$24.99Sometimes you don’t have their attention for very long. Whether you’ve planned for a short message or your program has run long, a ten-minute talk is sometimes all you have space for in your youth ministry. So make sure you make it ten minutes that really count! If you need to communicate something meaningful in just a little time, 10-Minute Talks has just what you need—more than two dozen ready-to-go, story-based talks. With talks for spiritual growth, targeted at your Christian students, and outreach talks, perfect for any teenager, you’ll be prepared to give them a bite of truth that they can walk away remembering. Following the method Jesus used most often, these More 10-Minute Talks give you stories that can impact students with one simple point. Each talk gives you the tools you need to make it count, and the flexibility to make it work for your context. Along with each topic and title, you’ll find:
* The Big Idea
* Scripture
* The Story
* The Transition Statement
* Application
* ClosingDon’t get caught with nothing to say—or too much to say in the time you’ve got! Get 10 Minute Talks and get a meaningful message across quickly!
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Journey For Youth
$8.99Witness the birth of God-with-Us! Follow Mary and Joseph on the arduous journey to Bethlehem, feel their disappointment when there’s no room at the inn, and rejoice with the angels and the shepherds when Jesus is born. Combining biblical scholarship, theological interpretation, and spiritual insight, best-selling author Hamilton paints a vivid picture of Christ’s nativity.
The most amazing moment in history comes alive for youth and their families. Stories include:
Mary’s story and Nazareth
Joseph’s story
Mary in Judea
The journey
BethlehemProvides everything needed to conduct a seven-week study, including reproducible handouts
Study book with leader helps
Further teacher helps on the Web at Hamilton’s webpage
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40 Instant Studies New Testament (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Today’s youth workers need to have a lot of resources on hand to plan their youth group gatherings. Each True to Life book offers all they need to create 40 complete sessions:
Real stories – each lesson begins with a “hook,” a real story about recent sports, entertainment, world news, odd events, etc.
Deep discussion – each lesson has a Bible study about the topic raised in the story, complete with discussion questions and Scripture commentary for the leader.
Closing challenge – students are called to action at the end of each study.
The True to Life series delivers an arsenal of studies that ring true to students and open them to exploring Bible truth in more detail. Every lesson is on a single sheet, perforated for easy removal. Plus, leaders can search the index by lesson topic, Scripture, or story. Each of the books offers a rich selection of 40 Bible lessons that are low on preparation and high in interest.Add to cart1 in stock
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40 Instant Studies Old Testament (Student/Study Guide)
$9.99Today’s youth workers need to have a lot of resources on hand to plan their youth group gatherings. Each True to Life book offers all they need to create 40 complete sessions:
Real stories – each lesson begins with a “hook,” a real story about recent sports, entertainment, world news, odd events, etc.
Deep discussion – each lesson has a Bible study about the topic raised in the story, complete with discussion questions and Scripture commentary for the leader.
Closing challenge – students are called to action at the end of each study.
The True to Life series delivers an arsenal of studies that ring true to students and open them to exploring Bible truth in more detail. Every lesson is on a single sheet, perforated for easy removal. Plus, leaders can search the index by lesson topic, Scripture, or story. Each of the books offers a rich selection of 40 Bible lessons that are low on preparation and high in interest.Add to cart1 in stock
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Hope And Healing For Kids Who Cut
$9.99Cutting. It’s become a buzzword lately, but very few books address it from the perspective of a youth worker or concerned friend. Marv Penner has lived in this world for the past few years, talking with teenagers online and meeting with them to understand what drives them and why they self-injure. In this timely and helpful book, youth workers, coaches, teachers, and others will get the information they need to begin to understand and help (or point to help) kids who cut.
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Scary Gross And Weird Stories From The Bible
$19.99Most of the youth in your ministry undoubtedly know the familiar, likely Bible accounts. They’ve read them dozens of times. Adam and Eve in Eden, God calling Samuel, Esther’s courage, Saul’s transformation into Paul. Of course: these are amazing highlights from the story of God’s loving relationship with his people. But what about the unfamiliar characters? The unlikely accounts? Do your students know just how offbeat and uncomfortable some parts of the Bible can be? How terrifying? How….dare we say it…weird?
Scary, Gross , & Weird Stories from the Bible explores thirteen bizarre true stories with a can’t-look-away approach. Now, we understand very well that your teenagers probably won’t be shocked by what they find in these passages; they’ve become immune to drama and gore and the grotesque like no generation before. However, they may have never before associated any of that with God’s Word. In fact, their view of the Bible might run more along these lines: sterilized, predictable, safe, dull. So, here’s your opportunity to surprise them, shake the faith-dialogue up a bit, and guide them through some provocative, life-transforming experiences. Think of these thirteen decidedly non-safe stories as the back-alley accounts of the Bible…where God’s light often shines the brightest.
Your students will be surprised and intrigued by the strange things (and people) in these passages-but keep in mind that strangeness isn’t the focus. We’re not helping your students encounter weirdness for weirdness’ sake (or grossness for grossness’ sake-you get the picture). Instead, the goal of these unique encounters with unexpected, unsettling stories is solely to show your teenagers more of who God is…and, well, God is pretty unexpected and unsettling. Not too mention utterly creative. So creative, in fact, that he included a lot of head-scratching, cringe-inducing, and downright disturbing stories in his Word. And each one reveals something about God, and what it means to be in an intimate, redeeming relationship with Jesus Christ.
We’ve designed each of the thirteen studies in this resource to achieve that very purpose: to equip your students to really dig into fresh, startling Scripture passages…so they’ll be astounded by our extraordinary Creator and Savior, and moved to love and serve him with their lives.
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On The Spot No Prep Games For Youth Ministry
$5.99The phrase on the spot usually has negative connotations. Ever been put on the spot at work? Perhaps you’ve been called upon to offer an impromptu speech in front of a group of unsympathetic peers. Nothing brings on the flop sweat like being put on the spot.
Well, we’re turning that phrase upside-down. Now on the spot is all about fun, not fear. It’s all about possibility, not panic. Are things dragging in your youth group meeting? You can fix that on the spot. Just choose a game from these pages and liven things up in an instant. Find yourself with a moment between activities, surrounded by a crowd of restless teenagers? Flip to a game in this book and turn that boredom into fun.
On the Spot games are easy to lead and require no props (except for the occasional chair or items group members already have in their possession). In fact, these are so easy to use, you don’t have to plan ahead at all. (Thus, the whole on the spot theme we’ve been promoting.) The games in this book work well as crowdbreakers or time-eaters or just-for-fun-ers.
You’ll be cheered as a hero for saving the day. Revered for your ability to “think on your feet.” (Okay, maybe “read on your feet” is more accurate. But it’s still a valuable skill worthy of reverence.) Or maybe you’ll just end up turning a down time into an up one.
Forget the flop sweat. Have fun with your group instead. Right where you are. Right now.
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Groups Emergency Response Handbook For Youth Ministry
$14.99Assist every leader and volunteer in your church with these ministry-specific emergency response guides. They’ll know what to say and what not to say as they help other cope with difficult challenges. And they’ll be prepared with counseling and care tips, practical advice, Scripture connections, additional resources, and the confidence they need to reach out in love.
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Top 13 Questions About God
$21.99Not Going To Lose Them Anymore
How To Use This Book
A Few ParticularsDiscussions
1. How Can I Know God Exists?
2. Which Is Right: Evolution Or Creation?
3. How Is Jesus Different From Mohammed And Buddha?
4. What Happened When Jesus Died On The Cross And Was Resurrected?
5. What Is Salvation All About?
6. Will God Forgive Any And Every Sin?
7. Why Would A Loving God Send People To Hell?
8. Why Does God Allow Suffering?
9. Who Is The Holy Spirit?
10. How Do Demons And Angels Influence My World?
11. How Was The Bible Written?
12. How Can I Understand The Bible And Apply It To My Life?
13. How Can I Hear God Communicate To Me?Endnotes
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These 13 dynamic lessons will help students grapple with the tough questions that impact their Christian faith – questions youth leaders feel are most important for their teenagers. Includes reproducible student pages for in-depth discussion.Add to cart2 in stock
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Believe It Or Not
$16.99Believe-It-or-Not Bible Studies highlights 13 wild—but true—Bible stories that pack powerful points. With attention-grabbing true Bible stories, outrageous, memorable activities and intense scriptural truths, your teens will learn the Bible like they never have before…and love every minute of it! Guaranteed to provoke discussion in any group, these easy-to-prepare lessons are flexible enough for 30-, 45- or 60-minute lessons. CONTENTS INCLUDE: Introduction An Unusual Messenger: Balaam’s Donkey – God Knows our heart Forgiving God, Forever Loyal: Ehud & the Fat King – God Forgives Using the Unexpected: Jael and the Tent Peg – God can use anyone An Odd Weapon: Samson and the Donkey Jaw – Nothing is impossible with God Gods Rightful Place: Dagon’s Fall – We must honor God Unbelievable Power Elisha and the Bears – God has amazing power Healing Water: Naaman’s Baths – We can trust God Amazing God: Ezekiel’s Vision – God’s glory is beyond our comprehension Dead Bones Rise: The Valley of Dry Bones – God alone bring us life A Marriage with a message: Hosea’s Marriage – God is faithful Sight and Salvation: Jesus places spit on a Blind Man – God makes us whole Falling andFailings: Eutychus’ Fatal Nap – God is full of Grace Snake Attack: Paul and the Snake – God Protects us Scripture Index.
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Following Jesus Curriculum
$33.59Following Jesus answers the question “Why follow Jesus?” through a study of the lives of Peter, John, Judas, Andrew and Mary.
Lesson 1: Why Follow Jesus?
Lesson 2 – 3: Peter – Changed Forever & Peter – Failures and Victories
Lessons 4 – 5: John – A Devoted Follower & John – Looking Forward
Lessons 6 – 7: Judas – Pretending to Follow & Judas – On the Road to Ruin
Lessons 8 – 9: Andrew – Brining Others to Jesus & Andrew – Sharing the Message
Lessons 10 – 11: Mary – Freed from Sin & Mary – Empowered to Serve
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Gods Way Curriculum
$33.59God’s Way is divided into three parts:
Lessons 1 – 4: The Way to God : The True God; Barriers and Blessings; The Bridge of Salvation: Justification
Lessons 5 – 10: Living God’s Way: Fruit of the Spirit; Authority; Possessions; Morality; Time
Lessons 11 – 12: Final Challenge: Choose God’s Way; Trust God on the WayAdd to cart1 in stock
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Handbook For Counseling Youth
$21.9950 Chapters
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A Comprehensive, Up-to-Date Resource for the 50 Major Issues Facing Today’s YouthIn the work of a lifetime, Josh McDowell and his collaborator Bob Hostetler have developed this easy-to-use handbook to help parents, teachers, pastors and youth workers guide today’s young people through the minefields on the path to adulthood. Drawn from over 6,000 pages of research, this book will equip you to help youth cope with the major issues they face, from simple challenges of growing up to the major traumas of extreme crisis.
The book is designed for easy use. Each issue is organized to lead you through the helping process in five easy steps for effective analysis and results:
1. identify the problem, 2. discover its causes, 3. determine its effects, 4. view it from a biblical perspective, and 5. prescribe the right response.
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