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Hey Youth Workers,

For "normal" people, Spring usually seems like the season of all-things-
new. But for us who are passionate about the lives of teenagers, the Fall
always brings that "new car smell" of opportunities, do-overs, clean
Take your students
slates, and one of the most hopeful words in the English language:
Possibilities.
and your mission work
Sure, this means lots of work for you. Lots of prep. Lots of planning. deeper…
Lots of dreaming.
And that's why we're here: we want to come alongside you and help you realize the dreams you Deep Justice Journeys
have for teenagers, the dreams you have for your youth ministry, the dreams you have for your
50 Activities to Move from Mission Trips to Missional
church.
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There's some freakin' awesome new stuff in this catalog that we're pretty dang pumped about;
and lots of older, tried-and-true resources as well. Our hope and prayer is that these resources
Living | Kara Powell and Brad Griffin
Today we are seeing more and more students anxious
to make a difference in the world, and getting students
will make your job easier, help you think in new ways, and help you realize those dreams. involved in mission work is easier than it has been in
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Your partners in ministry to teenagers, previous years. But for justice work to make a real
impact, leaders and students need to spend more time
before, during, and after their service preparing for and
Marko, for the YS gang processing their experiences.
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their mission trips and service projects and allow students to reflect upon their experiences. And
since no two mission trips are the same, and each youth group will have its own challenges, this
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Table of Contents 50 Activities to Move from Mission Trips to Missional Living
For mission work to make a real impact on your students, you need to
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Trigger by Passenger Productions

E<N The Trigger DVD series offers video clips that hit on topics
that matter to teens. And with a pdf discussion guide to help
36 Parables you lead engaging conversations, you’ll find Trigger to be

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You Teach by The Skit Guys

In this DVD series from the Skit Guys, you’ll find everything you need to teach memorable lessons to your
students. Tommy & Eddie provide you with a Skit Guys video, a message outline, and small group questions
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Life Together Student Edition Curriculum Kit
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Use these 36 lessons from Doug Fields to explain Bible passages and principles, address life together,
fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism, and worship. With veteran youth workers featured in the DVDs,
and six student journals, you’ll find the teaching, stories, exercises, application points, and much more to help
lead small groups or entire youth groups closer together. Kit includes 1 copy of each of the six student journals
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Creative Bible Lessons The Complete New Testament

E<N In Essential Theology
12 Lessons to Help Your Students Know Jack Crabtree, Editor
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As a youth worker you have certainly spent much of your
time addressing the current issues facing teens, but have
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behavior? Many of the not-so-wise choices students
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to dismiss the truth when they learn from the world that
all truth is relative.
Resource for Youth Workers, Volume 1
Never before has there been a resource this
comprehensive, this practical, and this relevant for teaching
the New Testament to teenagers. With the topic overview,
ideas for games, outlines for messages, study questions,
and ideas to incorporate media or real-life experience into
the teaching, and a searchable CD-ROM, the Complete
New Testament Resource for Youth Workers, Volume 1 has
everything you need to lead students through more than 100
lessons in these New Testament books:

Creative Bible Lessons In Essential Theology uses a conversational approach to give students
• Matthew
• John
• Philippians
• Colossians
• Philemon
• 1 John
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a theological foundation to better understand God and his purpose for how to live their lives.
• Romans • 1 Timothy • 2 John
Throughout the twelve sessions of this study students will:
• Learn how creation provides evidence of God's existence.
• Galatians
• Ephesians
• 2 Timothy
• Titus
• 3 John
• Jude
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students quickly into the text so they can hear God’s word
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Youth Specialties is building a toolbox of resources
Lessons in Job Lessons in Ezekiel Lessons in Genesis Lessons in Nehemiah
to go with you wherever your ministry takes you.
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Tough Topics (available in the App Store) brings you over 600 thought-provoking
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richer relationship with God, and insight into his purposes in their lives.
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Becoming a Young Man of God
Living As a Young Man of God
Ken Rawson
Becoming a Young Man of God is an eight-week
study that will help them discover what it really
means to be a man. With fun, interactive activities
and age-appropriate discussion questions, you’ll
find that this study will help small groups of middle
school guys learn how they can become the men
God created them to be. In this study, you’ll help
guys:
• Critically examine what they’ve been taught about
what it means to be a man
• Explore the rich heritage of men in the Bible
• Discover their identity in God
• Find new ways to feel confident
Living as a Young Man of God is an eight-week study that will help guys focus on the life of Jesus and
learn how to deal with life as he would, and will help them break the code they’ve been taught to live by
so they can become the men God intends for them to be. As they study the life of Jesus, they’ll learn:
• What to do with their feelings (and that it’s okay to have feelings)
• The truth about girls and sex
• Why it’s important to have other guys in their lives
• How to grow closer to their own dad
Becoming a Young Man of God Living As a Young Man of God
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Becoming a Young Woman of God God plans to lead them, step-by-step, through life.
Living As a Young Woman of God
Jen Rawson
Becoming a Young Woman of God is an eight-week
study that will help young girls discover who they truly
are, and help them see who they can become. Using
games, activities, quizzes, projects and crafts, movie
clips, music, and stories, you’ll get your girls involved
in a study that will help them find their true value. In
this study, your small group of middle school girls will:
• Know their true value and develop self-respect
• Gain a godly perspective on body image and modesty
• Learn to set goals and boundaries
• Begin to understand their feelings
• Accept who they are
Living as a Young Woman of God is an eight-week study that will show girls how to live as godly women in
the midst of the everyday life issues they face. In this study, your small group of middle school girls will:
• Know who they are, and what they’re capable of
• Learn to deal with pain and disappointment
• Grow spiritually
• Discover how to deal with friends, guys, and parents
• Find out how to become a woman of God
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In the Higher series by Kevin Johnson, you’ll find deep,
interactive studies to help high school students engage
with the Bible and develop a passionate, life-altering
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relationship with God. Each book has 20 studies,
focusing on discipleship topics that are most relevant
to high schoolers, and gets students to explore and
study God’s Word. In a voice that doesn’t speak down
to teens, you’ll find that these studies draw them in and
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Follow: Walk in the Rhythm of Jesus
Help high school students understand who Jesus really
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Thrive: Dare to Live Like God
Help high school students see who God made them to
be and who he wants to help them become.
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Think: Nail What You Believe
Why will help high school students explore God’s Word
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Soar: Sail Into God’s Plan for Your Future
Help high school students study the Bible to learn how
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Deal With It
A 12 Week Study on Teenage Girls' Anger | Mary Huebner
Teenage girls and bullying is a hot-button issue today. From online abuse
of other girls, to physical attacks, to the subtle ways girls can manipulate
and hurt one another, teenage girls are expressing their anger in very
destructive ways. God never said, “don’t be angry,” but he did say when
we’re mad we shouldn’t sin. That’s a tough line to walk. Whether teenage
girls lash out in anger or suppress their feelings, the outcome can be
destructive and damaging (to others and to themselves). The challenge is
to teach girls how to appropriately deal with their anger.
In Deal With It, Mary Huebner presents 12 lessons for teen girls that will teach them to recognize and
healthily address their anger. Your students will begin by learning it’s okay to be mad—anger is a response
to threats to their self-worth, needs, or values, and they should stand up for themselves in a way that is
respectful of those around them. By the final lesson girls will see that they have choices, and they can
choose healthy and Godly ways to express their emotions.
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Your First Two Years in

Youth Ministry
A personal and practical guide to starting right
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This book is filled with stories, practical advice, and
principles from Fields’ own successes and failures
over 20-plus years in youth ministry, all in the hope
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Purpose-Driven Youth Ministry

9 Essential Foundations for Healthy Growth
Doug Fields
If you long to reach kids and see their lives changed
by God, this comprehensive guide lays out nine
Biblical foundations to show you how. This book is anE<N
indispensible guide to creating and maintaining youth
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Youth eMinistry 3.0

A Manifesto of Where We’ve Been, Where We Are,
and Where We Need to Go | Mark Oestreicher
Over the past several decades there have been three
significant shifts in youth culture; each new shift
brought with it different values and priorities in the lives
of teens. Youth ministries adapted and responded to the
first two shifts, but we’re missing the boat on the third.
The result? Youth ministry isn’t addressing the realities
and needs of today’s youth culture. After nearly three
decades in youth ministry, Mark Oestreicher has lived
through a lot of those shifts himself. In recent years,
he’s found himself wondering what needs to change,
especially since so much of what we’re doing in youth
ministry today isn’t working.
In Youth Ministry 3.0, you’ll explore, along with Marko
and the voices of other youth workers, why we need
change in youth ministry. You’ll get a quick history of
youth ministry over the last 50 years. And you’ll help Join the conversation in
dream about what changes need to take place in order the Youth Ministry 3.0
to create the next phase of youth ministry—the future group on Facebook.
we need to create for effective ministry to students.
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Help! I’m a Small Group Leader Training Video
Laurie Polich and The Skit Guys
Training small group leaders has never been so much fun! From skits with everything from
“bad leaders” to “problem students,” The Skit Guys portray eleven scenes that will have
leaders laughing and learning. Combined with the small group expertise of Laurie Polich,
this DVD gives your leaders everything they need to be effective leading a small group of
students.
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Youth Culture 101
Walt Mueller
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No youth worker should be without this resource. With in-depth research and observations,
you’ll better understand teenagers, media and music that matters to them, pressures they
face, faith, and more. Use it to stay current with the changing culture of teens, train your
ministry team, or equip parents to understand the world in which their students live.
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When Church Kids Go Bad
e • Learning basic principles on how to effectively minister to college-age students on a day-to-day basis.
How to Love and Work with Rude, Obnoxious, and Apathetic Students | Les Christie
You may have an amazing program and be well connected to your students, but that doesn’t
always guarantee a problem-free ministry. Discipline problems and apathetic students can
drive you out of youth ministry (or out of your mind!). But you don’t have to let that happen.
Learn how to take a positive approach to discipline in this practical book from a youth
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Middle School Ministry
A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Early Adolescents
Mark Oestreicher & Scott Rubin
You are one of the few, the proud, the brave middle school
youth workers, which means that you are a person that some
might consider a little nuts while others look at you in awe. But
no matter what anyone else thinks, you know that being in the
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skills and knowledge.
Middle School Ministry is the only comprehensive guide to
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you need to understand and effectively minister to middle
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• Practical ministry ideas for everything from teaching to programming to working with parents
You’ll also be able to access the wisdom of veteran middle school pastors, Mark Oestreicher and Scott
Rubin in a Q&A section and “101 Random Ideas” where Marko and Scott offer random, funny, and
creative ideas for everything from games to room decorating to travel.
If you find yourself in a room full of energetic, unpredictable middle school students, Middle School
Ministry will help you feel prepared and equipped to meet them where they are and lead them towards a
life with Jesus.
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College Ministry 101
A Guide to Working with 18-25 Year Olds | Chuck Bomar
For many churches, there is a generation gap where a good
number of 18-25-year-olds are missing. But there are practical
ways to solve this problem, and an effective college-age ministry
is a vital part of the solution. There are many spiritual battles
fought during the college years, and the church must be there to
help.
If you’re involved in a church where this generation gap is
occurring, or if you’re part of a church that’s just beginning to
explore or launch a college ministry, you’ll find useful tools and
valuable insights in College Ministry 101. You’ll learn how to E<N
bridge this generation gap by—
• Developing practical and effective ways to assimilate students
into the life of the church after high school
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College-age people don’t necessarily need another weekly program or service—the key is to provide
mentors who are available and willing to walk with them during the life challenges they are facing. This
book will give you the tools to do just that. Once you apply the steps outlined in this book, you will reach
18-25-year-olds in a way that will impact their lives and faith, and they will engage and remain connected
to the body of Christ during and long after their college years.
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Feeling stuck in a creative rut? Tough issues don't have to be difficult to handle.
E<N Awaken Your Creativity
Hearing Yes in the Midst of a Multitude of No's
?FK Les Christie
You know how tough it can be to come up with new and
inventive student ministry ideas every school year. It can
Lg[Xk\[ be infinitely more grueling to be that creative on a weekly
basis! Whether you’re developing a new message, a unique
way to get students talking and interacting, or something
9\jkJ\cc\i different for the weekend retreat, most of us find ourselves
tapped for creative ideas after a little while.
Take comfort: You’re not alone, and you’re not necessarily
out of creative steam. Everyone hits a block at some point,
but you can find a way to tap into the creativity God placed
within you. Les Christie has been doing youth ministry for
decades, and he’s not out of ideas yet!
This practical book will help you explore the stumbling
blocks, the tricks of the trade, and the catalysts to creativity.
Les gives you opportunities to tap into your own creativity,
and you’ll find yourself looking at every aspect of your
ministry in innovative ways.
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Downtime
Helping Teenagers Pray | Mark Yaconelli
You know the reality: teens don't have much downtime in
their lives. Between school, extra-curricular activities, jobs,
friends (and youth group!), students these days barely have
enough time to do all the things they need to do in a day. It's
no wonder that quiet, reflective time in prayer with God is
not high on their priority list.
With years of experience helping teens encounter God in
quiet, contemplative ways, Mark Yaconelli will give you the
tools and insights needed to help teens understand why
and how to pray, and to guide them towards a life of prayer.
You'll find several prayer exercises in this book, based on
the praying tradition of the Christian church, along with
instructions to help you introduce the prayers to students.
Not only are there explorations of classical methods of
prayer that involve silence, solitude, and scripture, but you'll
also discover more recent forms of prayer that use creative
media, music, writing, movement, and acts of compassion.
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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 deeper into the
issues they’re dealing with. The first two in the
series are available in September: E<N
In What Do I Do When Teenagers Deal With Death?, Dr. Steven Gerali
will help you:
• Understand adolescent death, whether accidental, illness-related,
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homicide or suicide
• Grasp the stages of grief and what they look like in adolescents
• Explore how theology informs the issue of death
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• Delve into questions that demand theological consideration, such as, “Why does God allow
tragedy?" or “Is the dead person in heaven?” 9\jkJ\cc\i
• Get tips for practical ways to help when a youth group experiences death, including helping the
grieving family and the surviving teenagers
• Deal with your own personal grief in the situation
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 the issue, including the gender difference in the issue
• Identify the profiles of the aggressors, victims, and gangs
• Explore how theology informs the issue
• Delve into questions that demand theological consideration, such as “Why are people so
cruel?” and “Why does God allow suffering?”
• Get tips to help prevent bullying in your youth group and how to transform the bully and
empower the victim
• Find ways to deal with the issue when it is specifically targeted at your youth group
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The Space Between
A Parent's Guide to Teenage Development | Walt Mueller
The changes and challenges of adolescence can leave many parents
feeling overwhelmed at times with fear, confusion, frustration, and a lack
of understanding. But here they’ll find hope to help them understand
and effectively parent their teen. Dr. Walt Mueller brings more than 30
years of adolescent research (and his own parenting experience) to help
parents through the tumultuous years of adolescence.
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The Youth Worker Book of Hope
Tim Baker, General Editor
As a youth worker you can end up pouring your whole life
into ministry—giving physically, emotionally, spiritually,
relationally, and even financially. You do all this to
encourage your students to live like Christ beyond the youth
E<N group. But when you struggle personally or fail morally
you can end up feeling drained and discouraged while still
trying to show your students the love of Jesus.
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encouragement and hope to you in those times of darkness
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by using experiences and advice from people who have
been through the valley and learned from it. Youth workers
from around the country have contributed personal stories
of their own desire to quit, confrontations with parents,
9\jkJ\cc\i struggles with running the ministry, getting fired, and many
more.
In each story, a youth worker shares what they did wrong,
what they should have done, and where to look for hope in
the situation. In tough times it’s easy to get lost. The Youth
Worker Book of Hope meets you while you’re still struggling
and draws you into the hope of God.
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Getting Fired for the Glory of God
Mike Yaconelli
Like the prophets of old, Mike was a blend of the sacred and
the profane, the outspoken and the insecure, the gentle lamb
and the roaring lion. This paradox lives on in his writing and in
his recorded words. In Mike Yaconelli you'll discover a bold,
passionate, and ultimately prophetic voice reminding us to stay
focused on Jesus, to hold life lightly, to walk together as we
love kids, and to devote ourselves to an outrageously gracious
God who loves our souls into being.
Years after his death, Christians across the globe still turn to
the words of Mike Yaconelli to uncover the divine mischief,
the shameless truth-telling, the love of kids, and the passion
for Jesus that make youth ministry the irresistible calling he
claimed it to be. People turn to Mike Yaconelli not just because
of what he wrote, they turn to Mike Yaconelli because of what
he aspired to live.
Hardcover book includes a DVD with audio and video from
Mike’s speaking over the years.
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Youth Worker Development | 21
Relationships Unfiltered
A Handbook for Youth Workers, Volunteers, Pastors
and Parents | Andrew Root
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 teenagers 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 teen, we run the risk
of failing them and our ministry.
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In this thoughtful and insightful book, Andrew Root
challenges us to reconsider our motives and begin to
consider simply being with and doing life alongside
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teenagers with no agenda other than to love them right
where they are, by place-sharing. As he shares stories of
his (and others’) successes and failures in relational youth
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ministry, you’ll find practical ideas to help you recreate the
role of relationships in your youth group. 9\jkJ\cc\
If you’re involved in the lives of teenagers, whether as a youth pastor, volunteer youth
worker, church leader, or parent, you’ll want to read this book and work together to
discover the value of place-sharing in the lives of teens. You’ll see that it’s time to
tear down the old structure of relational youth ministry and start again.
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Evangelism is easier than you think!
Evangelism Remixed
Empowering Students for Courageous and
Contagious Faith | Dave Rahn and Terry Linhart
How many times have you given a message to help your
students learn to share their faith, only to be met with the
same blank or confused stares you got the last time you
gave that talk? Maybe you need to mix it up a little. What
if your next lesson was less about sharing their faith, and
more about living their faith?
Youth ministry veterans, educators, and researchers,
Dave Rahn and Terry Linhart spent two years researching
the most effective student ministries in the country, and
the results of their research may change the way you
look at teaching evangelism to your students.
In this practical book, you’ll be reminded of the
importance of helping your students develop their faith
to the point where they naturally influence others for
Christ in their everyday lives. Evangelism Remixed offers
principles that will enable you to evaluate your ministry’s
evangelism effectiveness and provides step-by-step tools
to help you put the concepts into real-life practice.
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A Tale of Two Youth Workers

A Youth Ministry Fable | Eric Venable
Wes is young, enthusiastic, and perhaps a little idealistic about
his new position as the youth pastor of the largest church in his
denomination. Running into the ministry at full-steam with the best
of plans and intentions, Wes soon learns that all the idealism and
plans can’t prepare him for the struggles he’s facing.
When Doug, the star quarterback, stops coming to youth group,
Wes is faced with questions and frustration from the parents and
church leaders. When he tries to win Doug back, Wes becomes
even more confused when he learns that Doug began attending the
youth group at the smaller church in town.
Britt is a seasoned youth worker who has been at the smaller E<N
church in town for too many years to count. Doug ends up at Britt’s
youth group, and soon after, Wes comes to Britt for insight. Only
months before, Wes thought little of Britt because of his small youth
group, but now he comes to Britt for help.
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In this creative fable, you’ll be invited into the ongoing
conversations between Wes and Britt as they explore what it takes Lg[Xk\[
to have an effective youth ministry. You’ll watch as they discover
what it takes for students to have a long-term, transformative faith.
As Wes changes the way he does ministry, you might find yourself 9\jkJ\cc\i
with a new perspective as well.
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The (un) Official Church Staff Manual

Youth Pastor Edition | Mark Riddle
Whether they are pushed out the door or they run from the church
building screaming, youth pastors are (unfortunately) notorious
for having short-lived stays in their ministry positions. It’s often
a result of misunderstandings or miscommunications, but it’s an
epidemic that can be avoided, however, if youth pastors know
the guidelines for success in the most challenging and exciting
position in the church.
Armed with years of youth ministry experience and the spiritual
gift of sarcasm, Mark Riddle has created The (un) Official Church
Staff Manual: Youth Pastor Edition. As Mark shares a few of
his own successes and mistakes, you’ll find some of the most
important lessons you’ll learn as a youth pastor, including:
• How to brown-nose your senior pastor
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• How to talk an eighth-grade girl down from a sugar high
• How to listen ?FK
• How to survive a surprise parent meeting
• How to promote a rock concert
• How to make friends in a new city Lg[Xk\[
Make sure you’ve got the tools to get the job done right in youth
ministry. This book offers life lessons that will guide you through
the most serious and the silliest parts of being a youth pastor.
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Oh yes, there's still more!
with some Youth Ministry Essentials! The best-selling TalkSheets series just got even
Whether you’re new to youth ministry of you’ve been at it for a while, these better. With Still More High School TalkSheets
are a handful of the books you need to have on your shelf (well, besides and Still More Middle School TalkSheets, by David
all the other books in this catalog!). Here’s a little bit of youth worker Rogers, busy youth workers will find everything
development, some programming tools, and something for volunteers! they need to lead and facilitate meaningful
discussions with teens. Filled with 50 reproducible
TalkSheets, helpful hints, and optional activities to
help youth ministry teams effectively facilitate great
conversations—without a lot of prep work—youth
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Skit Training 101
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You may have an acting team full of drama, but that doesn’t mean
you have a great drama team! Whether you’re leading a team of
student or adult actors, the Skit Training 101 interactive DVD-Rom
gives you everything you need to create drama that engages,
entertains, and even educates!
For nearly 20 years The Skit Guys have been writing and
performing skits that communicate a message and keep
audiences laughing. They’ve been at it long enough to know what
works—and what doesn’t. Now they’re using their experience
and expertise as your “drama coa ch-in-a-box” to help you
create the kind of drama you really want. As Tommy and Eddie
teach you how to create and perform effective skits, they’ll also
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Sacred Space
A Hands-On Guide to Creating Multisensory
Worship Experiences for Youth Ministry If you’ve ever had trouble getting your students to open up ?FK
Dan Kimball and Lilly Lewin
Sacred Space provides dozens of ideas to help
students engage in scripture and apply the
lesson to their own lives. You’ll find step-by-step
instructions to create the space and experience
necessary to draw your students into the scripture.
Through art, listening, writing, and multisensory
prayer stations, your students will experience
God’s Word in a whole new way.
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We need experiential worship because our culture no longer “gets” or even
knows the story of God…. Even our “churched” students don’t always know how
the Bible relates to their lives.
We have a problem in “church land,” too. We’ve forgotten how to tell the story of
God….
Experiential worship…gives symbols new life and helps emerging generations fall
in love with God…. People need churches that teach in ways that engage them,
help them engage with God, and enable them to experience with all their senses
how God relates to their everyday lives.
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Shaped by the Story
Helping Students Encounter God in a New Way
Michael Novelli
Take a journey into the amazing process of Storying,
and discover how it can change your life and ministry.
This new approach to learning builds a lasting
theological foundation while challenging students
to discover their unique identity and calling in God’s
story. Shaped by the Story helps you understand
why Storying connects with students today, and
provides all you need to introduce Storying to your
group, including sample narratives and an interactive
training DVD.
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PROGRAMMING | 27
Opposite Day
Upside-Down Questions to Keep Students E<N
Talking and Listening | Brooklyn Lindsey
about things they are feeling or thinking, try doing the opposite
of what you typically do…
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In Opposite Day, you’ll find more than 600 prompts that will get
your students talking about things that matter to them without
for your students, and you’ll encourage them to share the 9\jkJ\cc\i
really saying it. Each prompt will trigger a thought or emotion
opposite of what came to mind first. Confused? Give it a try.
Imagine you’re a student, and in a sentence or two, tell the
opposite of how you feel about:
• Geometry • Dodgeball
• Instant Messaging • Responsibility
• Allowance • Parents
Maybe your first thought about geometry was that you failed it and never could understand what a
parallelogram was. You may say, “I excel at geometry and find the parallelogram to be one of the most
fascinating yet simple concepts in my class.”
Use for a discussion starter or an ice-breaker, and watch as your students find themselves talking and
laughing about everything from friends to family to faith. Incorporate Opposite Day into your ministry and
get your students talking about things that really matter by talking about what doesn’t.
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Everyday Object Lessons
52 strange and striking ways to get your point across to
teenagers | Helen Musick and Duffy Robbins
Nothing brings a lesson to life more vividly and concretely than
a good object lesson. Everyday Object Lessons for Youth Groups
offers 45 object lessons in a collection that's perfect for both junior
and senior high youth groups. You'll find effective no-prep and low-
prep object lessons for devotionals, Sunday school lessons, talks
at camps and retreats—even for sermons.
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10-Minute Talks
24 Messages Your Students Will Love | Jonathan McKee
If you need to communicate something meaningful in just a little
time, 10 Minute Talks has just what you need—two dozen ready-
to-go, story-based talks. With talks for spiritual growth, targeted
at your Christian students, and outreach talks, perfect for any
teenager, you’ll be prepared to give them a bite of truth that they
can walk away remembering. You’ll say less, but communicate
more! Includes a CD-ROM with a complete small group curriculum.
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E<N Lose Your Cool

Discovering a Passion that Changes You and the World
?FK Zach Hunter
Most teens today have a lot of interests. But if you ask them
Your Own Jesus—Student Edition
A God Insistent on Making it Personal
what they’re passionate about—what they’re willing to give up
Mark Hall
Lg[Xk\[ everything for—you may not get an answer. Zach Hunter is a
passionate teenager who believes that passion is ignited when Your teens may know Jesus, but whose Jesus is it?
a spark gets close enough to your heart to cause your passion Most teenagers inherit their view and understanding
9\jkJ\cc\i to burst into flames. As your students read stories of people
who have used their passion to change the world, they may
of Jesus from their parents, friends, or even you—but
for them to have a real relationship with Jesus, they
find their own world-changing passion ignited. have to understand him for themselves. In Your Own
Jesus, Mark Hill, lead singer of Casting Crowns, will
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help teens deepen their faith and relationship with
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Be the Change
E<N Your Guide to Freeing Slaves and Changing the World
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Zach Hunter
?FK Zach Hunter may have only been fifteen when he wrote this,
but he’s taking on issues that affect the world—and he’s Lg[Xk\[
Lg[Xk\[ making a change. Show your students how Zach is working
to end slavery, and how they can make a change in the
Help! I’m a Student Leader!
things they see wrong with our world. Practical Ideas and Guidance on Leadership 9\jkJ\cc\
9\jkJ\cc\i ISBN #9780310277569 Retail Price $9.99 Your Price $7.99 Doug Fields
You know that being a student leader is no small task—nor is
it something to lose sleep over. If you have student leaders—
or at least students who are willing to lead—use this book
to pair their willingness with tools and techniques to create
effective leaders who lighten your load.
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The Case For… series The Case for Faith—Student Edition
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abortion, and more, they’ll identify with the universal pain in
each story and find the strength to share their own story and
Lee Strobel with Jane Vogel start healing. The authors also provide students with a place
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Watch for these NEW releases coming soon

Wonder, Fear, and Longing

A Book of Prayers | Mark Yaconelli
This book is an invitation to meaningful prayer.
Through stories, images, contemplative exercises,
poetry, classical prayers, and creative meditations on
prayer, teens (or even you!) will explore ten human
experiences where prayer originates: love, longing,
fear, suffering, compassion, rest, reflection, passion,
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Enjoy the Silence

E<N A 30 Day Experiment in Listening to God
Maggie Robbins and Duffy Robbins
?FK It's not that kids don't want to read the Bible, it's that
they may not know how. Enjoy the Silence's 30 guided
exercises plug your students into the ancient discipline
Lg[Xk\[ of Lectio Divina. Each lesson provides a selection of
Scripture, prompts for meditation, a chance to listen to
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