Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Christian Ministry - Youth

When Kids Hurt offers these challenging insights to youth workers and parents in a more accessible form, with greater focus on how adults should respond. Practical sidebars and application sections, contributed by other youth experts, provide additional insights into youth...

Walking students through the New Testament can feel like a daunting task--especially if you're trying to create studies that are relevant and engaging to your students. But fear not You now have a diverse team of nearly thirty youth ministry practitioners working for you--and they've put together more than 100 studies that will make your job easier while helping your students dig into the Bible Never before has there been a resource this comprehensive, this practical, and this relevant for teaching the New Testament to your students. With the topic overview, ideas for games, outlines for...

The Destined D.I.V.A. Leader's Guide integrates practical life skills, group accountability, and biblical truths to help young women make positive decisions that are aligned with their identity as children of God. Teen girls are empowered through God's Word to stand out of the crowd, embrace their identity of disciples of Christ, and walk in God's love to let their light shine. The Destined D.I.V.A. lifestyle system teaches practical life skills rooted in God's Word on topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, sexuality, anger management, goal setting, leadership, and more This...

There's a lot that comes with being a teenager and dealing with all the stuff thrown at you. You have to navigate friendships, school, parents, your hopes and dreams for the future, and learning about yourself. When you throw trying to live for God into the mix, it takes everything to another level Whew Well, despite the challenges of life, you can follow God's word, embrace your identity as His child, stand out of the crowd, and let your light shine. After all, you are a Destined D.I.V.A. This is your book. You may use it as part of a Destined D.I.V.A. group or you may use it all by...

Nobody can prepare you for all the issues you'll encounter when it comes to teenagers. Whether you work with teens or are trying to parent them, chances are that you've already run into a few things that you felt completely unprepared or ill equipped to deal with. You're not alone In this hard-hitting series of books, you'll find answers to the difficult questions you face when challenges arise. In What Do I Do When Teenagers Encounter Bullying and Violence?, Dr. Steven Gerali will help you: - Understand the issues of bullying, violence, and aggression - Grasp the factors that play into...

Nobody can prepare you for all the issues you'll encounter when it comes to teenagers. Whether you work with teens or are trying to parent them, chances are that you've already run into a few things that you felt completely unprepared or ill equipped to deal with. You're not alone In this hard-hitting series of books, you'll find answers to the difficult questions you face when challenges arise. In What Do I Do When Teenagers Deal with Death?, Dr. Steven Gerali will help you: - Understand adolescent death, whether accidental, illness-related, homicide or suicide - Grasp the stages of...

For more than 50 years, relational or incarnational ministry has been a major focus in youth ministry. But for too long, those relationships have been used as tools--as a means to an end--where adults try to influence students to accept, know, trust, believe, or participate in something. While our motives may be good, it's possible that by focusing on these goals, we're not ministering the whole person. When we choose not to engage in the full life of a student, we run the risk of failing them and our ministry. In this thoughtful and insightful book, Andrew Root challenges us to reconsider...

"In an age where teenagers are deeply engaged in virtual communities and social networks, they're still feeling alone and isolated. It may sound all too simple, but the truth is that you have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of students with the simple act of spending time with them, one-on-one. Whether you're a volunteer or the lead youth pastor, getting some students to open up and share their lives can be a challenge. In this practical book you'll learn the importance of connecting with students on an individual basis and get helpful ideas on how to engage a...

"The book of Romans is rich with spiritual wisdom. By studying Paul's letter to the Romans, your students will explore everything from new life in Christ to how to live a life like Jesus. Through engaging activities and thought-provoking questions that get right to the heart of Romans, your students will see that even though Paul wrote this letter to the Romans, the instructions also apply to them. In 30 studies, your students will find practical applications for their life as they explore the concepts of: - Righteousness - Faith - Salvation - Sacrifice - Freedom - Friendships, and much...

"Your middle school students love to talk...especially about epic things--whether it's the latest blockbuster movie or a new song from their favorite band. Now you can get them talking about the epic stories found in the New Testament. The best-selling TalkSheets series brings you an epic discussion starter in Middle School TalkSheets: 50 Ready-to-Use New Testament Discussions The one-page, reproducible handouts are compelling and thought provoking. Not only that, they're easy for you to use: You'll find helpful hints and optional activities that can help facilitate great conversations....

"The teenagers in your youth group love to talk about epic things--whether it's the latest blockbuster movie or a new song from their favorite band. Now you can get them talking about the epic stories found in the New Testament. The best-selling TalkSheets series brings you an epic discussion starter in High School TalkSheets: 50 Ready-to-Use New Testament Discussions. The one-page, reproducible handouts are compelling and thought provoking. Not only that, they're easy for you to use: You'll find helpful hints and optional activities that can help facilitate great conversations. Using the...

"In this new series of books designed for anyone connected to teenagers, Dr. Steven Gerali addresses six daunting and difficult situations that, when they do happen, often leave youth workers and parents feeling unprepared. With a background in adolescent counseling, Dr. Gerali provides valuable resources to help youth workers and parents through some of the most challenging situations they may face. Each book defines the issue, explores how different theological perspectives can impact the situation, offers helpful, practical tips, along with credible resources to help the reader go...

"Everyone makes mistakes. But why make the same ones that other youth workers have already learned tough lessons through? Whether you're a youth ministry volunteer or you've just stepped into a full-time youth ministry position, chances are that you don't know everything...not yet anyway. Here you'll find wisdom from seasoned veterans who have "been there and done that" so you can avoid the pitfalls they've found themselves facing. With true stories from real youth workers, you'll get the truth that you just don't learn in your seminar classes or volunteer training meetings. With...