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OverviewBy Greg StierToss around words like "evangelism" and "witnessing," and watch your teenagers run and hide. Many students are intimidated by the idea of sharing their faith with friends, but Greg Stier is convinced they don't have to be.In this...

OverviewBy Kurt Johnston and Katie EdwardsLooking for relatable lessons for youth ministry? Look no further than Tempting Stuff. Temptation is something everyone experiences—even Jesus was tempted! And one of Satan's most devious tricks is to use...

OverviewBy Katie BrazeltonYouth Group DVD Curriculum featuring Josh GriffinEvery teenager's life is loaded with undeniable evidence of God's incredible plans for them, but who helps them unpack all those details to discover why they were born? The Way...

OverviewBy Mark DeVries and Jeff Dunn-RankinToday's youth ministry volunteers are clamoring for training, yet many of them won't show up for tons of meeting. So how can youth workers equip their teams? Youth Leader Training on the Go is an easy, proven...

OverviewBy Katie Edwards with Ken Castor, Jonathan McKee with Danette Matty, Mark Oestreicher with Kami Gilmour, Greg Stier with Theresa Mazza, Tony Myles with Doug Franklin, Jeff White with Jeffrey WallaceBig things can come in small packages, right?We...

OverviewBy Tony Myles with Doug FranklinTake a look around at the brokenness in this world and its spiritual poverty. Jesus wants to change all of that, and he's looking for teenagers who want that change to start in them. Youth worker, that's where you...

OverviewBy Mark Oestreicher with Kami GilmourParents are the biggest influence on the lives of teenagers—a fact that research has proved again and again. Yet interactions with parents can be one of the trickiest areas for a youth worker to navigate well...

OverviewBy Katie Edwards with Ken CastorLife-shaping discipleship isn't a random event. It's an intentional adventure, and teenagers need someone who's walking with them on the journey and helping them grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.Jesus modeled...

OverviewBy Rick LawrenceVolunteers have the power to shape a ministry, so youth ministry leadership development and training are extremely important. Through the use of youth leadership training books, you can strengthen your volunteer team, and in turn,...

OverviewBy Shawn HarrisonWhen it comes to ministering to gays and lesbians, far too many churches have chosen silence over service, or a reactive stance over proactive involvement. But congregations must abandon their comfort zone and minister to a group...

OverviewBy Chuck BomarAs high school draws to a close, teenagers face many questions they're afraid to ask, insecurities they may be unwilling to examine, and freedoms they're unsure how to handle.How can we as parents and leaders help our young people...

OverviewBy Chad Monahan and Kurt JohnstonStories can entertain and amuse. Stories can enlighten and inform. But in the hands of Jesus, stories can turn lives upside down.Thats what junior highers will discover as youth workers lead them through Upside...

OverviewBy Craig Gross with Adam PalmerDo you realize just how crazy of a world you live in? All the instant connectivity at your fingertips, combined with the ability to share just about anything on a whim through social media, means you have to be more...

OverviewBy Craig Gross with Rachel Ceballos You live in a crazy, crazy world. You can instantly connect with anyone you want, and you can share just about anything on a whim through social media but that means you have to be more careful about the things...

OverviewBy Brian CressIf you're like many teenagers today, you're tired of living in a world filled with injustice—but what can you do about it?10-Minute Moments: Seeking Justice is a teen devotional book that will give you a biblical foundation for...

OverviewBy Joshua GriffinThe best coaches, the most effective teachers, and the strongest leaders all know this truth: If you want to build something that endures, you have to start with the basics.That idea applies to our spiritual journey, too. The...

OverviewBy Jake and Melissa KircherMinistry is such a rewarding experience, but why does it create so much strain on marriages?Jake and Melissa Kircher have learned some valuable lessons (often the hard way!) about building a healthy marriage amid the...

OverviewYou aren't the official youth group leader at your church? That doesn't mean you can't powerfully influence the lives of teenagers!Thanks to her 25 years of experience as a youth ministry volunteer, Danette Matty thoroughly knows your world:...

OverviewBy Joshua BeckerSince the day you were born, you've been told to pursue more. Ads from every TV, radio, newspaper, magazine, billboard, and website constantly scream at you with the message that more is better.But more is not necessarily better,...

OverviewBy Johnny ScottImagine sitting on a hillside in ancient Palestine as Jesus taught you and thousands of other people. But instead of hearing the predictable words that other religious leaders spoke, you were startled, shocked, amazed to hear this...

OverviewBy Jacqueline PierreMaybe the Bible intimidates the teens in your ministry—it bores them. Maybe it feels old, ancient, outdated, irrelevant.Maybe it's time for another look. Totally Infatuated is a great discipleship resource for young people...

OverviewBy Johnny Scott with Jacqueline PierreEver heard a teenager complain that the Bible is boring, irrelevant, or outdated? Looking for a tool to engage students in building a lifelong habit of reading, studying, and following God's Word?Help...

OverviewBy Craig Gross and Cris Clapp LoganTeenagers live in a sex-saturated world. And for many of them, sex has become a purely physical act, fully divorced from spirituality, love, and commitment. Sex, pornography, and "hooking up" are all met with...

OverviewBy Brian BerryIs criticism inevitable in life?Maybe you've asked that question because you're tired of the relentless, nagging voice in your head saying you should quit, or you're inadequate, or your shortcomings are what people will remember...

OverviewGood. Better. Best. As followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to experience all of those things. We hear the good news of Jesus, our lives are better because of God's salvation, and God's plan for us is the best discovery we could ever make...

OverviewYou can never have enough wisdom, right? And we all know-from our experiences and from our conversations with teenagers-that today's junior highers are inundated with temptations, challenges, and obstacles that can prove overwhelming without...

OverviewBy Toby RoweYou're excited about the chance to work alongside teenagers on a mission trip. You're energized to see how God challenges and changes these young people through the experience. Your leaders have equipped you for your role.Yet somehow...

OverviewBy Doug FranklinEvery time you walk out of your senior pastor's office, you leave with a sense of bewilderment and confusion. "Did I just waste the last hour? Did he really hear what's going on with our students? Is youth ministry really a...

Overviewby Simply Youth MinistrySince your ministry will never run out of guys and girls, we're helping you out with more small group curriculum designed to tackle issues relevant to each gender—from each gender's point of view.In Guy Talk Girl Talk 2:...

OverviewBy Kurt Johnston with Katie EdwardsA BOOK FOR GIRLS In some ways, a guys mind seems incredible simple. So why are dudes always so confounding, especially to girls?Luckily, youth pastor extraordinaire Kurt Johnston has spent decades figuring out...

OverviewAh, the missions trip. Whether across the city or across the globe, it can seem daunting to the inexperienced or the unprepared. But with Mission Trips From Start To Finish, you'll find expert advice to make planning and executing yours as simple...

Overviewby Katie BrazeltonHaving conversations with teenagers is a challenge. Having meaningful conversations with teenagers can feel impossible at times!Drawing on her experience as a mom, ministry founder, and life Purpose Coach, Dr. Katie Brazelton...

OverviewWelcome to youth ministry! You come with vision...passion...and God-given enthusiasm.What you lack is experience and that could cost you.Relax—here's a youth leadership training book with practical, from-the-trenches advice to keep you on...

OverviewThis stuff works.That's because the ideas in this book--hundreds of them—come from people like you: people in the thick of youth ministry. These are best-ever ideas from the pages of Group Magazine's Try This One section. These youth group...

OverviewBy Group PublishingGroundbreaking Insights and Fresh Tools for Youth Ministry!Over 100 Practical Ideas Inside! You'll gain powerful insights and tons of practical ideas to immediately use in your ministry. Includes worship ideas, discussion...

OverviewFew teenagers think of slavery as a modern-day issue. It's something they read about in history books-a painful, troubling chapter from the past. Unfortunately, slavery remains a 21st century reality in the form of sex trafficking. Around our...