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OverviewBy Lars RoodEighth grade marks the culmination of your middle school/junior high years. Finally, you're at the top of the heap, the pinnacle at your school!But it only lasts one year—and then suddenly you're knocked back to the bottom of the food...

OverviewBy Rick LawrenceThere'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 God matters in their lives. In fact, that desire is so deep, it's #1...

OverviewBy Ken Castor"What do you want to be when you grow up?" That might be one of the worst questions anyone could ever ask a teenager. Our society pushes them to grow up, to stand on their own two feet, to chase after meaningless pursuits. But what...

OverviewBy Mark Oestreicher and Brooklyn LindseyLife for a typical junior higher is awesome. And hard. And fun. And exciting. And boring. And crazy, right? Basically, it's a blur of all those things—and more!Junior high truly is a season of ups and...

OverviewBy James Grout and Ben StewartEver heard a teenager talking about a desire to push the reset button on life? Good news: God is in the business of giving second chances and renewing our lives!Renewal is a constant theme of the Bible because God...

OverviewBy Kurt JohnstonThink you know everything about your friends?Think your friends know everything about you?Think again!This Book Gets Around is a fun Christian teen book full of icebreaker activities to help you learn something new about your...

OverviewBy Kurt Johnston and FriendsImagine summarizing your life in just four photos—four images that would explain your strongest beliefs, your truest character, your deepest desires. What four pictures would you choose? That's the kind of big-picture...

Overviewby Joshua GriffinWant to help teenagers build a lasting life of faith? It all begins with a solid foundation!10-Minute Moments: The Basics is a devotional for teens designed to help students in their spiritual journey, whether they're new...

OverviewLIVE™ Bible isn't a book your teens will just read... they'll live it.That's because, as teens dive into this youth ministry discipleship Bible, they'll come face to face with hundreds of opportunities to do something about what they're reading...

OverviewLIVE™ Bible isn't a book your teens will just read... they'll live it.That's because, as teens dive into this youth ministry discipleship Bible, they'll come face to face with hundreds of opportunities to do something about what they're reading...

OverviewImagine empowering your students to spend just a few minutes each day discovering a life-shaping, thought-provoking, Jesus-centered truth that can transform them into the kind of people God crafted them to be.Sounds like a worthwhile investment,...

OverviewBy Jeffrey Wallace, Mike Hammer, and Matty McCage What does it take to become a real man? The guys in your ministry will find the best answer to that question when they follow God's roadmap—a journey that will lead them toward authentic manhood...

OverviewBy Lars RoodFor the students in your ministry, THIS IS IT: the beginning of a new adventure, a new chapter in their lives, a new opportunity to forge their identities in a fresh setting.A teenager's freshman year marks their first time for every...

OverviewBy Jonathan McKee and Thomas W. McKeeThe world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too?Across the country, volunteer ranks continue to grow, but people are volunteering differently. They're working online, seeking flexible schedules,...

OverviewBy Jonathan McKee and Thomas W. McKeeThe world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too? It might be time to rethink your approach to youth ministry leadership development...Across the country, volunteer ranks continue to grow, but...

OverviewBy Mark Oestreicher and Joel MaywardHelping your child make wise choices about sex and dating requires more than just one chat. It's about building bridges of ongoing dialogue throughout the teenage years.But youth workers Mark Oestreicher...

OverviewBy Mark Oestreicher and Adam McLaneWith each passing day, teenagers' lives become increasingly intertwined with social media. How can you as a parent stay informed and involved in healthy ways? How can you help your son or daughter make wise...

OverviewBy Mark OestreicherIt's often tough to understand why teenagers do what they do. One moment they're calm and rational, but the next they're agitated and emotional. One day they're making incredibly wise choices, but the next they're making...

OverviewBy Mark Oestreicher and Brooklyn LindseyChange is an inevitable part of life. So why are most of us parents shocked and surprised when our daughters change in unexpected, dramatic, significant ways once they hit the teen years? Girls go through...

OverviewBy Brock Morgan and Mark OestreicherGod wants to do amazing things in your son's life—and wants you to play an integral role in that adventure. Raising a son to become a God-honoring man is no easy task. It's complex, it's dynamic, and it...

OverviewBy Scott RubinWhen it comes it to the health of a tree, there's more than meets the eye. If you remove that tree from its roots or if you stop paying attention to what happens underground, bad things happen. The tree begins to die.That truth...

OverviewBy Josh GriffinGreen is in. Recycling, driving hybrid cars, and conserving energy, gas, and water have become just a few of the ways that we're able to care for the environment. But what does the Bible have to say about caring for the...

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 Jeff MaguireIf your students have ever asked "But what can I do?" you've just found the answer. This inspiring 4-week sermon-series explores biblical teachings on social justice and God's desire to have Christians be his hands and feet to the...

OverviewBy Doug Fields and Megan HutchinsonThe challenge of life isn't avoiding pain (since that's impossible), the real challenge is how to deal with pain when it happens. How to manage and heal from the wounds life inflicts on us. With this powerful...

OverviewBy Group PublishingTeens face difficult, painful stuff in life--and they shouldn't struggle alone. But what do you say? How do you help? What if you make things worse?This rapid-response handbook gives you and your youth group the confidence to...

OverviewSome of the best stories in the Bible are also some of the most unexpected and unusual. And they're not for the faint of heart. These Bible lessons truly are sick... and totally interesting!Surprise your teenagers with the "disgusting" truth!...

OverviewBy Group PublishingWith all the demands of youth ministry, you are certain to encounter times when you need a fun game but don't have a lot of time to prepare. With this book you will always be ready. Inside you will find 20 no prep games. Each...

OverviewBy Group PublishingWith all the demands of youth ministry, you are certain to encounter times when you need a meaningful devotion but don't have a lot of time to prepare. With this book you will always be ready. Inside you will find 20 devotions...

OverviewBy Kurt Johnston and FriendsJesus had this incredible way of taking something that everyone seemed to accept as "normal" or "right" and flipping it on its head. Power doesn't matter, Jesus said; if you have any influence, use it to help others...

OverviewBy Dwayne MooreDuring this six-week teen Bible study, students will be challenged to "go extreme" in their worship of God. But it's not their body they'll push to the max. Instead, this youth group curriculum will require they stretch their soul...

OverviewBy Jeff MaguireThere's some serious power in the word "belonging." Cliques, clubs, teams... there is always some group or another that students are trying to belong to in order to be connected and find value. But what the world offers easily is...

OverviewBy Jeff MaguireIn two weeks, you can completely revolutionize how your students see "evangelism." With an emphasis on being living, breathing, acting examples of Christ's love that points others to God's love, Magnetic will help your students...

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Overviewby Chuck BomarThe transition from high school to college is usually the most dramatic in young people's lives. In this humorous and thought-provoking college Bible study book, Chuck Bomar offers up pearls of wisdom gained over years of personal...

OverviewBy Doug FieldsEverywhere Jesus went people were amazed—at His presence, at His teaching, at His miracles. His enemies and followers alike were amazed. But what about now? Is Jesus still so amazing, over 2000 years later? In this three-week sermon...