Currently Available Resources
Out of the Shipyard
Out of the Shipyard is a philosophy of youth ministry based on seven essential benchmarks that foster enduring growth for young people. Each chapter includes a nautical metaphor and a biblical discussion, followed by stories and practical ideas. This book provides a coherent model that enables youth leaders, Sabbath school teachers, parents and pastors to know what to do with young people, and more importantly, why.
The vast majority of people who effectively guide children and youth in their walk with Christ are not youth professionals. They are simply adults who care and invest their attention and energy toward young people. Ultimately, youth ministry is less about whether you are young, cool and edgy, and more about whether you are devoted, faithful and available. What makes youth ministry effective is your dependence on God rather than on your own qualifications.
Forty Days Wild: Training Camp for the Spiritual Life
It is clear that there are many things we will never do by trying that we can do by training. The spiritual disciplines are the exercises of the spiritual life. While no one will ever be saved or lost by their exercise, their effectiveness for the kingdom of God and their maturity in Christ increases as a result of training. This devotional grows out of the model and ministry of Christ's example. It is designed for pairs or small groups to engage in a daily walk with God that targets ten spiritual exercises to strengthen the spiritual life.
Christwise Leader's Guide
This book is a comprehensive resource that includes a rich discussion of the different ways to lead young people at different stages of development. The Leader's guide includes insights into the process of preparing young people on their journey toward baptism. The Leader's Guide contains:
- All the material in the three student editions
- Instruction and background information on how to teach
- Commentary and prompts for interactive learning
- Annotated suggestions for each topic
ChristWise: Discipleship Guide for Youth
How to be sure about your faith and shamelessly share it
The youth version of Christwise is a versatile resource that filters our fundamental beliefs through engaging stories in everyday life and makes Christ central to every doctrine. Since youth need more variety, this resource comes equipped with 21 small group studies on the life of Christ.
ChristWise: Discipleship Guide for Teens
Taking your relationship with God into your own hands
Teens are making their way through an exciting yet tentative stage of life. This Christwise resource seeks to engage teens in a relevant, Biblical journey of Adventist beliefs.
ChristWise: Discipleship Guide for Juniors
How to have a relationship with Jesus that really works
When junior age young people choose to follow Jesus the sparks fly when they experience the confidence and possibilities of walking with Christ as a believer. With great role models and clear, Biblical conversation, juniors will grow by leaps and bounds as they make their way in the footsteps of their mentors.
Discovering God's Will
Does God play hide-and-seek with His will?
- Does finding God's will for your life seem like a game show in which you must choose door A, door B, or door C? Can you choose the right door without knowing what is behind it?
- Is God hiding necessary information from you? Or are you hiding from God?
- Does God direct you through signs and wonders?
- Does using your brain have anything to do with knowing God's will?
In Part 1: The Search for God's Will, you will find answers to your questions and learn principles of guidance.
Part 2: The Discovery of God's Will points you to Scripture passages that will help you discover and do God's will, choose God's will over your own, and accept God's will even in times of adversity.
Part 3: The Will to Live—Doing God's Will shows you how to distinguish between devotions and devotion in living God's will each day. Learn how God's will can help you make other major life decisions such as choosing a career or finding a spouse.
Seeing Red
Exploring the Words of Christ
Seeing Red is a small group experience that grapples with the words Christ spoke and seeks to allow what Jesus said to shape life today. With this study guide, all you need is a Bible that has the words of Christ in red and a willingness to respond. Whether you are experienced with small groups or jumping in for the first time, you will find this resource loaded with some practical tools that will make your small group experience rich and transforming.
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