Resources
The Me I want to be
‘Every aspect of a teen’s life is growing and changing; their bodies, their minds, and their faith. But helping a teen really grow spiritually and understand how to live into the life that God desires for them can be a challenge. The Me I Want To Be, Teen Edition curriculum, based on best-selling author John Ortberg’s book, will help teens discover what it can look like when they’re fully alive. They’ll see that God has a perfect vision for their lives, and that they can live their best life. In this five-session DVD curriculum youth leaders will lead their youth group, Sunday school class, or small group through lessons that help teens learn to be thriving and flourishing Christ-followers as they explore: * Your Mind 2.0 * Your Time 2.0 * Your Experiences 2.0 * Your Relationships 2.0 * The World 2.0 Engaging them in discussions, self-assessments, and personal reflections, The Me I Want To Be, Teen Edition curriculum will help teens become God’s best version of themselves. The kit includes a five-session DVD, leader’s guide, and participant’s guide. ‘
Middle School Ministry
Many people run scared from the middle school youth room. But (thankfully!) there are people out there who are actually drawn to those young teens. Although often times they’re not equipped to deal with the unique challenges that middle school ministry presents, or they’re just not sure what to do when a room full of young teens (who are ‘part child, but not quite adult’) are running around the youth room. Finally, there’s a comprehensive guide to middle school ministry, from two veterans of this unchartered territory. Mark Oestreicher and Scott Rubin help youth workers understand the importance of middle school ministry, the development process for young teens and their implications for ministry, and how to best minister to these sometimes misunderstood students. They share their experiences (as middle school pastors and parents of middle schoolers), giving youth workers he encouragement, hope, and training they need to succeed in middle school ministry.
Kurt & Scott’s Junior High Adventure