Teenagers inherently feel the call to live for something bigger, to do something that makes a difference, to become people who impact the world around them. But many of those same teenagers wonder how they can best respond to that call.

Something Bigger will help your students explore four important decisions that will open the door to God's work in their lives. Drawing on the lives and faith experiences of four biblical characters, youth ministry veterans Laurie Polich Short and Chase Allcott challenge teenagers in each session to examine their lives and take practical, real-world steps to grow in their faith.

This DVD-based curriculum includes four engaging lessons:

• Jacob: Giving God Control [9:10]
• Ruth: Commitment in Action [7:55]
• Job: Perseverance Through Suffering [10:05]
• Jonah: Saying Yes to God [6:16]

You also get loads of helpful materials to help you use the curriculum, including discussion guides, promotional materials, and more. And all of the resources are editable and reproducible, so tweak away and infuse them with your ministry's unique personality!


Laurie Polich Short is a popular speaker and youth ministry author. Laurie serves as Pastor of Small Groups and Discipleship at Ocean Hills Covenant Church in Santa Barbara, CA. She is the author of 11 books, including Help, I'm a Small Group Leader, Creative Bible Lessons in the Old Testament, and Studies on the Go in John and Romans. She has a heart for helping students discover the truths of Scripture in fun and creative ways.

Chase Allcott currently serves as program director for Christ in Youth's Move event, a 5-day experience designed to help mobilize and equip students for kingdom impact. Chase loves to cheer on the Chicago Cubs and Auburn Tigers from his home in Webb City, MO.