Your students may know a lot about Jesus, but do they truly know him? Today's teenagers are starving for more of Jesus not just more information, but a deeper, richer, truer encounter of him. LIVE Jesus-Centered Life unlocks the door to deeper ...
Throughout history, God has called people to rise up and take their place as kingdom workers—yet today, as that call goes out to teenagers, many don't respond because they believe they're too young, or too ordinary, or too flawed. Rise ...
Imagine 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 rabbi declaring bold ...
We've developed the Jr High Live Curriculum as a cohesive, two-year plan for your youth ministry, using a 36-week ministry calendar year. The lessons are designed to flow from one topic to the next, and each year builds on the ...
The easiest way to embarrass many youth workers isn't to volunteer them for a wacky game, throw them into a mascot costume for your video announcements, or show old pictures of them (and their acne) from junior high—though those are ...
Ever heard a teenager complain that the Bible is boring, irrelevant, or outdated?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 teenagers explore the life-giving richness of God's ...
Teenagers often feel like they're standing alone—but they aren't. God is on their side, ready to intervene and offer a love-infused helping hand. In the truest sense, teenagers need help—help with their spiritual condition, help resisting temptation, and help interacting ...
Do today's teenagers lack commitment, dedication, and loyalty? We don't think so, but we do recognize the importance of effectively modeling commitment to early adolescents. The best way to grow in character is to observe others who excel in that ...
You 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 a solid, consistent diet of wisdom. ...
Good. Better. Best. As follower 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 ...
Many teenagers experience a rocky transition into and through the junior high years. Bodies are changing, friendships are evolving, emotions are fluctuating, and questions are growing. How can we provide our students with the necessary foundation for continue spiritual growth ...
Teenagers are some of the most optimistic people in the world: They maintain their capacity to dream, they deeply desire to see the best in others, they want to make a difference. Yet most teenagers have experienced or witnessed the ...
Whether texting or talking, teenagers use thousands of words every day—with the possible exception of some seventh-grade boys whose random grunts to your questions require divine interpretation! But do your students recognize the incredible power of their words? Are they ...
Hang out with junior highers and you'll quickly realize that they're searching for meaningful answers to important, life-defining issues. As a leader, you have the opportunity to help your students on the journey of discovering solid answers, which begins by ...
Teenagers will get a firsthand view of what it was like to walk with Jesus, and they'll dive into the words written by this disciple who heard what The Messiah said and witnessed what he did. Video segments for each ...
God may not be speaking to your teenagers through a burning bush like Moses experienced, but he is still calling to them. Are they listening? Do they know how to listen for God's calling? In Bible Stuff 3: Hearing God's ...
Try as an ice-breaker, game, message point, friendship-builder, or lesson-launcher. We don't care how. Just try it. Here's how you use it: Inflate the ball Toss it around Call STOP and have the student answer the questions under their right ...
Teenagers don't strive to be ordinary. They're passionate about making a difference and leading lives that matter. But discerning how to follow God's plan in this whole process can be daunting. How do they recognize God's call? How do they ...
We're broken physically by sickness and disease. We're broken emotionally by painful life experiences and hurtful words that others have spoken. Our relationships with God and other people are broken, too. In this 5-week small group video series from Heather ...
Connect curriculum gets students into God's Word with a deep study of the life of Moses. There's a ton of options in each lesson of the 9-week small group collision that make it easy for leaders to create sessions that ...
Pursue curriculum gets students into God's Word with a deep study of the greatest story ever told and pushes students to discover the depth of God's ultimate plan in Jesus. There's a ton of options in each lesson of the ...
In this five-week, DVD-based study, Kurt Johnston and Katie Edwards helps students overcome temptation by understanding it from a biblical perspective. Inside you'll find everything you need to lead a small group discussion that will strengthen students' resolve and prepare ...
Turns out God knows what he's talking about! And few books of the Bible bear that out, verse after verse, like the book of Proverbs. In this video-based small group curriculum, you'll get five weeks of ready-to-use lessons on some ...
In this installment of the 10-Minute Moments series, students will get short but focused daily devotions that look at the life-giving words found in Proverbs, aka Smart Stuff . Part devotional and part journal, it's a non-threatening way for them to ...
The Red Stuff is gonna help out two groups: small group leaders and students. For small group leaders, you'll get everything you need to run five weeks of video-based small group meetings. The video part is especially great if you ...
10-Minute Moments: The Red Stuff is a 31-day devotional and journal that gets you into the words of Jesus - aka The Red Stuff - and keeps your spiritual journey on the path. You'll take a look at a short passage, spend ...
This timesaving small group curriculum gives students a fresh look at who God is and how he relates to us. In Jr. High Bible Stuff Vol. 2, Kurt Johnston delivers 5 video messages of how God's story intertwines with ours, ...
This edition is focused on God's storyÑwho He is, what He has done for us, and how we can live a life that brings Him glory. It's got great lessons for new Christians as well as students who have grown up in the church ...
If you're looking for a simple and effective way to implement small groups, we've got the answer. The Bible Stuff junior high DVD curriculum removes the stress of preparation and teaching from small group leaders and lets them focus their ...
The Tuff Stuff junior high DVD curriculum is designed to remove the stress of speaking and preparation for small group leaders and allow them to focus on how to best connect with their students. Kurt Johnston tackles the hard questions ...
Do you ever get tired of that comatose-like state your junior highers slip into as soon as you start your lesson time? We thought so, which is why we created these Active Bible Studies. Each lesson is based on a ...
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