Simply Youth Ministry

One Minute — $10.25
You’ve committed yourself to more Bible reading plans than you care to admit and you’re 187 chapters behind in your latest attempt. If this sounds familiar, then the One Minute Bible for Students is what you need to get back and stay on track. Do the math. There are 1400 minutes in a day. It will take you One Minute to read a passage of Scripture. “Hey, that’s doable!” Additionally, veteran youth pastor Doug Fields has contributed some great insights to help you apply these short, one minute Scripture...

Crossroads — $499.00
Every day people are faced with situations, or crossroads where they can choose to make God-honoring decisions or not. In this three-week sermon series, Doug Fields tackles some of the more difficult roadblocks that can hinder us from serving God freely. With humor, odd examples, and serious look at the Bible, this message series is great to take your students. Crossroads topics include: When Your Past Is A Roadblock When Your Conflicts Are A Roadblock When Fear of Risk Is A Roadblock

Homecoming — $499.00
There’s no place like home. Sometimes we find this out the hard way. The story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 illustrates this point exactly. This 3-week series by Jeff Maguire, pastor to students at Mariners Church in Southern California, examines this parable in-depth, focusing on the reactions of each of the three main people involved: the younger son, the elder son, and their father. In today’s world where students may not have a place to call “home”, this series will encourage them to come home...

Generation Change — $9.99
Just look around and you’ll be reminded that our world is broken. People are hurting and dying every day. But it can change. God wants you to help change the world for the better. Zach Hunter is not that different from you. He’s a teenager who likes to listen to music and hang out with his friends. But he’s also committed to ending modern-day slavery and helping address other issues facing our world. Zach believes that your generation can be the one to change things —and this book will help you...

David — $20.00
When Matthew opens up his gospel account calling Jesus “the son of David”, you gotta figure there was something pretty special to the guy. In this five-week small group series, students will study the life and heart of David, especially his successes and failures. Beyond the historical stuff, students will also be able to connect where they’re at in their life with the life of David. It’s a great opportunity for you to challenge them to pursue a heart like God’s in the midst of their own life experience...

Welcome — $7.79
Tim Timmons has been entertaining audiences for over 15 years. His music is classified as acoustic folk/rock, in the same vein as David Wilcox, Shawn Colvin, and Ben Harper. Tim’s playing style is percussive and lively, with the use of alternative tunings to give it an original flair. His clean playing and distinct vocal sound set him apart. Enjoy! 1) I Do 2) Welcome 3) 51 4) Thank You 5) Sweet Sorrow 6) Turn Around 7) Release Me 8) Reel of You 9) Waiting 10) Civil War 11) Little Man

Go Wide — $99.00
Go Wide motivates and equips your student ministry to go wide with the Gospel. In this four week curriculum series Greg Stier gives teens and youth groups an action plan to reach their friends for Jesus! It includes: Three DVD sessions providing training for the entire youth group, the e-team (evangelism team) and the youth leader Leader's guide that includes four weeks of youth group curriculum and plenty of supplemental outreach resources and strategies 100 Pray-Pursue-Persuade cards Go Wide poster...

College — $16.99

Devotion — $8.00
This 30-day journal leads junior and senior highers to Devotion—following Jesus—with readings by Mike Yaconelli at his grittiest--Scripture passages that reveal both the inconsistency and the passion of disciples--and questions that push teenagers to see how, imperfect as they are, they can make a big difference for Christ in their world. Discipleship means being like the Big Twelve disciples, right? But, says author Mike Yaconelli, when you read the Gospels and Acts at face value, the disciples...

Breaking Free — $499.00
There’s a dark side to everyone that is usually uncomfortable to talk about. But denying the real issues like anger, envy, and laziness don’t lead to a healthy life. And for students who are discovering a new host of emotions, these can be especially tough to handle. In this 3-week Sermon Series, Doug Fields provides practical and easy-to-implement lessons that address the stuff we wish we didn’t feel. But when handled biblically, your students will be stronger spiritually and more prepared to do...

Conflict — $499.00
From the evening news to our everyday lives, conflict swirls around us. This series traces the source of conflict from the fall of humanity and looks at God’s pursuit of people in spite of our sin. Each lesson seeks to establish the certainty of God’s hope through the message of Jesus and offer practical understanding of how to experience and share the hope for peace we have in Him. Lesson include: Lost. This isn’t how it was supposed to be. Survivor. God gives humanity a new start. Brothers and...

Untouchables — $34.00
This powerful and life-changing teaching series is now available as one of our popular Super-Series. Untouchables is a four-week series that tackles the tough topics of homosexuality, death, disability, and prejudice. Untouchables answers the questions students are asking, raises the bar for authenticity and provides a model for empowering volunteer leadership to express their teaching gifts and life experiences. Your ministry may never be the same. Week 1: Homosexuality Week 2: Death Week 3: Disability...

What Matters Most — $10.25
Every youth worker should read this book! If you can’t remember the last time you said “no” to the senior pastor, the custodian, the church secretary, or the parents of that annoying kid, you’re on the road to... well... to nowhere. Actually, you’re on the road to death – the death of your passion, your ministry, your joy, your family, your long-term ministry effectiveness, and maybe even your faith. It may sound dramatic, but the truth is, ministry often makes us feel like we have to say “yes...

The New Breed — $11.49
Sample Position Charter. Sample Project Charter. Interview Guide for Hiring a Paid "Volunteer Manager". Sample Questionnaire for Virtual Volunteers. Sample Board Code of Conduct. Strategic Planning Retreat - Agenda of Questions. SWOT Analysis Form. Ice-Breakers and Openers. Team Building Activities. Sample Training Exercise-A Case Study.

My Friends — $8.25
You may think you’ve got the whole friendship thing down, but middle school brings with it a whole new set of friendship challenges. From conflict with friends to becoming “more than friends,” you’ll deal with issues and tough situations that you may not have faced before with your friends. Don’t worry. My Friends, from the Middle School Survival Series, will give you all the tips and secrets you need to make the most of your friendships. In the pages of this book, you’ll find helpful friendship...

The Case for Christ - Student Edition — $7.99
Can you really believe Jesus is the Son of God? Lee Strobel retraces his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith in search of the answer to that question. Strobel – former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and associate pastor at Willow Creek Community and Saddleback Church – cross-examines a dozen experts from schools like Cambridge, Princeton, and Brandeis who are recognized authorities in their own fields. Strobel challenges them with questions like “How reliable is the New Testament?”...

Hooked — $499.00
Money. Sex. Pride. Drugs. Glory. The lure of temptation is strong, and all it takes is one bite to get hooked—sometimes for life. Temptation is everywhere! Even if you’re not experiencing temptation at this moment, it will be knocking at your door in no time. Help your students get a big-picture perspective on how God wants to help them deal with temptation. And then follow up with some very practical steps they can take to prepare them to deal with tomorrow’s temptations and protect them for years...

Beatitudes — $499.00
Happiness, meekness, persecution, righteousness… what’s the deal, Jesus? This 8-week small group series unpacks Jesus’ teachings on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. As you work through each of them, your students will understand more deeply these attributes and how to live them out in their life. The end result? A life honoring to God and one that is truly “blessed”. And, this series will have you ready to teach in no time, with icebreakers and discussion questions specific to each lesson. Lesson Include...

Let Your Light Shine — $14.99
It happens every year - while all the rest of us are handing out Valentine’s Day cards and buying Easter dresses, there’s always that one neighbor who still hasn’t taken down their Christmas lights. Maybe it’s even you! But what if leaving your lights up after Christmas was a symbol of your faith? Do you let your light shine even when it’s not a holiday? In this new video from The Skit Guys, Tommy and Eddie re-think putting away the lights. Themes: light, witness, Christ, Christmas, Skit Guys, faith...

The Case for Faith - Student Edition — $7.99
Every Christian, at one point or another wrestles with doubts about what they believe. We believe in a God that we can’t see, can’t touch, and who hasn’t stepped foot on this earth in over 2,000 years. It’s understandable that our faith can get rocky at times and even more so for teenagers. Every day students’ beliefs are challenged by their friends, teachers, the media, and sometimes even their own family. Being able to understand the core of these questions and how to answer them intelligently...

Thankful — $499.00
When you stop to think about the things that you’re thankful for, are you thankful for the “stuff” in your life or for things that are more eternal? In this video, Eddie has a wake-up call and realizes that maybe he’s focusing too much on the wrong blessings. Themes - thankful, thanksgiving, eternal, temporary, materialistic, blessings, salvation Time - 0:57 Formats - .mov, .wmv

Magnetic — $499.00
In two weeks, you can completely revolutionize how your students see “evangelism”. With an emphasis on being living, breathing, acting examples of Christ’s love that points others to God’s love, Magnetic will help your students view their faith as more than just a ticket to heaven. Not that there’s anything wrong with heaven, of course. An added bonus with this series is that it works great as an evangelism tool itself! Not only can you build up your believing students, but you’ve also got a strong...

Different — $12.00
If you have been around church long enough you probably have heard someone say, “We are called to be different from the world,” or “If we don't tell people about Christ, how will they ever know we are different?” That can be a big concept to grasp. Sure, we are supposed to be different, but what does being different mean? What does it look like? And if we are supposed to be different, how do we live in the world? This three-week small group study aims to help students answer those questions. Lesson...

Thirsty — $21.00
It’s natural for us to drink water when our bodies tell us they’re thirsty. But what happens when our soul becomes thirsty, and is longing for something more than what’s already there? This 3-week series by Jeff Maguire, pastor to students at Mariners Church in Southern California, invites students to consider just how thirsty their soul may be and offers biblical solutions to help quench that spiritual thirst. And with everything you need to teach them included inside, it’s easy enough for you to...

Through the Bible — $14.99
Reading the Bible is one thing. Understanding it is another... Your young people need to see the Big Picture when they read the Bible—God's story rolling our throughout history, throughout lives. Share these 12 one-hour sessions with your teenagers and you'll see light bulbs pop on as they "get it"—and discover... How a collection of ancient books interlock—revelaing a master plan What picture of God emerges from his interactions with people Where they fit into the continuing story--now and in...

confrontation — $24.00
how to share your faith using "the paper" jane dratz High school is drama. Theres no escaping it. It can be messy and emotional. It can also be psychologically intriguing, provided youre an onlooker and not at the epicenter of whatever current drama is unfolding. Intriguing enough, actually, to be…

Scarred — $33.00
The challenge of life isn’t avoiding pain (since that’s impossible), the real challenge is how to deal with pain when it happens. How to manage and heal from the wounds life inflicts on us. With this powerful three-week super-series by Doug Fields and Megan Hutchinson, you’ll be able to help students recognize and deal with the most painful experiences in their life. And most importantly, they’ll see how God can take their pain and use it to make beauty. Lessons include: Hurt Happens Risking to...

Courageous Leadership — $28.00
One of the most inspiring leaders in the Bible was Joshua, the man who replaced Moses to lead Israel into the Promised Land. His life was filled with great victories, brilliant decisions, and gutsy convictions that still inspire. If you want to develop your students into godly leaders, this seven-week series is for you. And with all the planning and discussion work already outlined, you can jump right in to enabling students to start leading in faith and integrity. Lesson Include: How Successors...

Fresh Start — $14.99
"'Stuckness,'" Doug writes, "was never part of the abundant life that Jesus promised." Indeed, He came so that we can move forward, "have life . . . and have it to the full" (John 10:10). But, why is it that so many followers of Jesus are stuck in a life-less life? And, what are some of the common areas of life that seem to grab everyone by the heels and keep them from reaching the abundant life that Jesus offers? They shouldn¹t surprise you--Exhaustion. Loneliness. Pride. Regret. Disappointment...

Download — $26.00
These seven stand-alone lessons are designed to help you save time between message series changes or when you need to plug in a quick talk. Each topic includes an outline with leader notes, student handouts, and PowerPoint slides for a multimedia extravaganza.

Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry — $11.99
When Doug Fields first started working in youth ministry, he didn’t have much of a clue on what he was doing. He just jumped in head first with a passion for kids and a heart for the Lord—and that was about it. He now looks back on those days and sees the challenges faced, the hurdles tripped over, and the successes found. With Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry, Fields translates his passion, insight, and vision for “rookies” onto paper. This is hands-down the most comprehensive companion to...

Life Together: Serving — $7.49
The Life Together series is a revolutionary small group resource that will change the lives of your students. These six books are filled with Bible-based sessions to encourage and equip your teens. Serving Others in Love helps your students understand their role in the body of Christ. This volume of the Life Together series challenges teens to use their unique, God-given gifts to make a real difference in the lives around them. Warning! Inside this book are six sessions leading to discoveries about...

The Youth Worker's Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis — $17.99
Anyone who stays in youth ministry long enough will encounter significant crises. Family break-ups, substance abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, cutting, suicide, gun violence… But without proper and immediate care, crises like these can cause years of emotional pain and spiritual scarring in students. Rich Van Pelt and Jim Hancock want to help you prevent that from happening. Through their experience and expertise, you’ll learn how to: * Respond quickly and effectively to...

On the Spot - No-Prep Games for Youth Ministry — $5.99
We're serious when we say "On the Spot." As in... You finished a lesson early, and have spare time to fill with something fun. Or let's say the church van breaks down and now you all have a few extra minutes... or hours. You get the picture. On the Spot is your solution for those days when you haven't had a moment to plan ahead (and all the days when you do). Over 25 games! Skit Tag Working Together Human Tic-Tac-Toe The Master Potter Meet in the Middle A Spy for a Spy Zip, Zoom, Zowie ... and...

Simplify Your Life — $499.00
If it seems like students are doing more today than they ever have before, it's because well they are. Everyone is busy and your students are no exception. In this series, Simply Your Life, Doug Fields takes a look at how the abundance of things to do slowly saps away any time we may have to spend developing the most important relationship - our relationship with Jesus and the people most important to us. Subtitled Making Space for Greatness, this series will help you challenge your students in...

Would You Rather — $7.99
Every youth worker should keep this book in their back pocket – that’s why we made it so small! Would You Rather is filled with 465 questions that force students to answer what they would rather do in a specific setting –perfect for striking up new and unusual conversations. This is a great tool to break the ice, spark discussion, get kids laughing, and challenge them to wrestle with spiritual issues. This is one resource you'll want for every member of your ministry team. The fun, creative questions...

Love Out Loud — $39.95
Want to motivate your students to take Jesus outside the walls of the church? Then take them on this 6-week small group video journey with Doug Fields. In Love Out Loud, Doug challenges students to put their faith into action in ways that are meaningful, practical and godly. And with everything already written up (and tested!) for you, this is an easy-to-implement way for you to help students embrace living a gospel lifestyle, not just talking about it. Love Out Loud topics include: Love Out Loud...

Do Hard Things — $13.99
A generation stands on the brink of a "rebelution." A growing movement of young people is rebelling against the low expectations of today's culture by choosing to "do hard things" for the glory of God. And Alex and Brett Harris are leading the charge. Do Hard Things is the Harris twins' revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential. Combating the idea of...

Secret Survivors — $10.39
Everyone has secrets. Some you might whisper into a friend s ear, while others may stay locked inside you for years... maybe even forever. It's those secrets that you tuck away that eventually control you. You may think you're okay, but really, your secrets can be tearing you apart from the inside out. Secret Survivors tells the compelling, true stories of people who have lived through painful secrets - things that they kept to themselves until they could no longer bear the pain alone. As you read...

Emergency Response Handbook for Youth Ministry — $4.99
Grief. Depression. Suicide. Addictions. Divorce. Abuse. Crisis Pregnancy. Academic Problems. Family Conflict. Stress and Anxiety. Destructive Behavior. Gender Identity and Sexual Choices.

Youth Culture 101 — $14.50
Even though we once were teenagers, we’ll never full understand them. Times and cultures change, and the world of today’s teenagers is far different than it was for us. But there’s hope—we can understand them better and minister to them more effectively and meaningfully. Walt Mueller and the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding have been studying American youth culture for nearly two decades—and now you have access to everything this cultural analyst knows about teenagers, their world, and how...

Plugged In — $34.95
As Christians, we’re designed to be connected to God at all times—to be “plugged in” to the source. In this five-week, DVD-based Small Group curriculum, Doug Fields takes on the challenge of getting students interested and excited about staying connected to God. Every student is going to blaze an incredible path in their life, and this series will show them how they can be “plugged in” every step of the way—and the amazing difference it will make. This kit includes everything you’ll need, including...

Physical — $15.00

Stressed Out — $499.00
Statistics confirm what you probably know already: Teenagers are dealing with extreme amounts of stress from internal and external sources. The goal of this series is for students to not only identify some key points in Abraham’s life that were stressful, but also equip them with the necessary tools to help them deal with stressful situations themselves. Lesson include: Stressed Out by High Expectations (Genesis 12) Stressed Out by Situations Beyond Our Control (Genesis 14) Stressed Out by Instant...

Refuel — $8.99
If you've always struggled with the stereotypical quiet - time, don't give up hope! You've been told that you're supposed to spend time with God. You've valiantly set your alarm clock an hour early or worked partway through some ambitious study guides, but sooner or later your busy life creeps back in and steals your resolve. Why do you consistently fail at your quiet times? Maybe it's because you've bought into somebody else's unrealistic, unsustainable idea of what time with God ought to look...

The Emotionally Healthy Church — $6.99
New Life Fellowship in Queens, New York, had it all: powerful teaching, dynamic ministries, an impressive growth rate, and a vision to do great works for God. Things looked good—but beneath the surface, circumstances were more than just brewing. They were about to boil over, forcing Peter Scazzero to confront needs in his church and himself that went deeper than he’d ever imagined. What he learned about the vital link between emotional health, relational depth, and spiritual maturity can shed new...

Best-Ever Games for Youth Ministry — $14.99
The Game Guy is geared up and ready to give you great games that are easy to pull off—and field-tested with teens in many settings. You get: classic games with new twists indoor and outdoor games games that teach games that build community in your group! Includes ideas on how to: lead games select games save games gone bad! Plus, this legendary games expert exposes some of the worst games ever played, and shares philosophy of fun in youth ministry. You’ll be equipped to lead youth with the best...

Help! I'm a Small Group Leader — $19.99
One of the most important elements of a youth ministry is the small group. Finding leaders who are capable and confident to lead those small groups is no small task. But now you can be sure that your leaders are effectively trained (and even entertained) with Help! I'm a Small-Group Leader! Training Video. You’ll find that training small group leaders has never been so easy or so much fun! The comedy of The Skit Guys, combined with the small group expertise of Laurie Polich will set your leaders...

Videos That Teach — $9.99
With Videos That Teach, you can use clips from 75 of the best movies on video to illustrate your lessons and launch provocative discussions among your students. Spark discussions that get kids talking about themselves and life, about God and the Bible. Every clip is organized by topic and Bible reference, complete with start and stop times. Browse the book to find the movie clip you like, or use one of the Quick Clip Locators (by topic or Bible reference) to quickly find the perfect reinforcement...

Wisdom On… Getting Along with Parents — $7.99
At your age, the idea of getting along with your parents may seem like an oxymoron. Our world tends to depict the aprent/teen relationship as nonstop drama and conflict. TV and movies show parents who seem clueless to reality and teenagers who do whatever they want, despite what their parents say. But there is such a thing as a good relationship with your parents - not necessarily a perfect relationship, but a good one. It just takes some wisdom and some understanding. Whether you get along with...

Live from the Tent — $7.79
Tim Timmons has been entertaining audiences for over 15 years. His music is classified as acoustic folk/rock, in the same vein as David Wilcox, Shawn Colvin, and Ben Harper. Tim’s playing style is percussive and lively, with the use of alternative tunings to give it an original flair. His clean playing and distinct vocal sound set him apart. Enjoy! 1) Shout to the Lord 2) You are Good 3) Only You 4) There Is a Redeemer 5) I’m In Love With You 6) Draw Me 7) Humble Me 8) Oh How He Loves You and Me...

Help! I'm a Volunteer Youth Worker — $8.99
Whether you’re a veteran youth worker or you’ve just signed on, Help! I’m a Volunteer Youth Worker! gives you the basics for successfully reaching teenagers. These 50 bite-sized suggestions are easy to remember and put into practice. They include tips on: How to Build Relationships With Students How to Recruit and Train Other Volunteers How to Get Along With the Pastor and Youth Director How to Model Christian Love to Your Students If you're a youth worker looking for new ways to encourage and empower...

On the Spot - No-Prep Devotions for Youth Ministry — $5.99
We're serious when we say "On the Spot." As in... Everyone is ready to meet and you don't have anything planned. Or let's say you finish a lesson early - and have spare time to fill with something meaninful. You get the picture. On the Spot is your solution for those days when you haven't had a moment to plan ahead (and all the days when you do). 20 Instant Devotions on: Cheating Heaven Drugs & Alcohol Truth Media Choices ... and more!

More Would You Rather — $7.99
You loved Would You Rather…? and asked for more. In the tradition of the Quick Questions line, More Would You Rather? offers another 465 provocative questions that will get your students laughing, debating, and thinking (and they'll learn a ton about each other in the process). This is one resource you’ll want for every member of your ministry team. The fun, creative questions help students lower their guard as they begin to open up and share their values. Questions like “Would you rather be gossiped...

Wisdom On… Music, Movies, and Television — $7.99
God created us to be creative, expressive people. That’s what so many people love about music, movies, and television—the chance to experience something creative or original. These things tell a story, and we love to feel like we’re part of the story. But not everything out there is good to listen to or watch… It takes wisdom to know what to fill your mind with. This book won’t tell you what you should not listen to or watch. Instead, this book is filled with principles to help you gain the wisdom...

The Emotionally Healthy Church Workbook — $3.99
Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable: that is the premise of the award-winning book The Emotionally Healthy Church. This stand-alone workbook helps leaders and lay persons alike apply the biblical truths in Peter Scazzero's revolutionary book to their personal lives, small groups, and churches. Eight studies take you beyond merely reading about emotional health to actually cultivating it as a disciple of Jesus. Step by step, you'll discover what it means to have Christ transform...

Wisdom On.. Time & Money — $7.99
There never seems to be enough time or money for what we want to do. Sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to manage our schedules—between school, work, sports, friends, and our family. And keeping track of our money—and using it wisely—can be just as challenging. It may not be something you think of very often, but whenever you hit a time or money crunch, a little wisdom could help. Inside the pages of this book, you’ll find biblical principles and practical tips to help you manage your resources...

Abide — $12.00
A healthy youth ministry isn’t just about games, retreats, and overnighters. A healthy youth ministry helps students understand that their spiritual growth comes from a strong personal relationship with Jesus. This series of lessons focuses on Jesus as the Vine, the source of life. Your students will discover that while it’s important to do things for God, our spiritual lives must be rooted in our friendship with Jesus — the more time we spend with God, the more change we experience in our lives...

The Most Important Year in a Woman's/Man's Life — $9.99
Your marriage could be one of history’s great love stories! As newlyweds, it’s time to ensure that your marriage can meet the challenges it will face right around the corner. Cultivating good habits during these first twelve foundational months of your marriage and knowing what to focus on will set the stage for years to come. Robert and Bobbie and Mark and Susan know that there’s a big difference between preparation and actual experience. This is your guide to actually dealing with all the things...

Wisdom On… Friends, Dating, and Relationships — $7.99
In the Wisdom On … series, you’ll find case studies, personal inventories, interactive activities, and helpful insights from the book of Proverbs, which will show you what wise living looks like. Wisdom On … Friends, Dating, and Relationships shows how wisdom plays a part in nearly every decision we make. In this book students will learn how to gain more wisdom and apply it to every aspect of their relationships—from being a good friend to dating relationships to handling conflict. They’ll find...

Nooma 020 Shells — $11.00
Do you often find yourself saying, “I’m so busy” or “I just have so much to do”? It’s easy to get overwhelmed with appointments, gatherings, to-do lists. But what are we really doing with our time? Many of us are running from place to place and it seems like life is just passing us by. We’re doing so many things, a little bit of everything, and yet it doesn’t feel like much of a life. But most of us find it hard to say no. We feel obligated. There are so many good things to do. So many good causes...

Jesus Centered Youth Ministry — $15.99
It’s one thing to build your youth ministry on Jesus. It’s another thing to keep it there. You stepped into ministry passionate about pointing teenagers to Jesus. Committed to keeping Christ the absolute center of your orbit—and inviting kids to join you there. Now sometimes the focus feels fuzzy. You lead tons of activities—Bible studies, mission trips, deep discussions, and they’re all good. But do they all point teenagers to Jesus? Imagine the power of a youth ministry focused on Jesus…and...

The Case for the Creator - Student Edition — $7.99
How did the universe really begin? The verdict is in. Lee Strobel investigates the latest scientific discoveries from physics to biology and discovers they point convincingly toward a creator God. In The Case for a Creator—Student Edition, best-selling author and former atheist Lee Strobel and popular writer Jane Vogel take younger readers on a remarkable investigation into the origin of the universe, interviewing many of the world’s most renown scientists and following the evidence wherever it...

Teach — $9.99
Teach is for every youth worker who wants to develop the essential skills for leading great Bible studies. Allen Jackson, a 30-year veteran and professor of youth ministry, provides insight into how teens learn, teaching methods that work and practical steps to becoming a better Bible teacher. Easy-to-read, humorous, and heartfelt, Teach is filled with practical examples and personal stories of the best and worst experiences in teaching teenagers. Teach is a great resource for youth workers, training...

Purpose Driven Youth Ministry — $12.50
Power of God. Purpose. Potential Audience. Programs. Process. Planned Values. Participating Leaders. Parents. Perseverance.

100 Fun and Fabulous Way to Flirt with Your Spouse — $6.99
Why should the flirting stop at the altar? Fan the flames of creative romance in your marriage with these 100 charming ideas for flirting with your spouse. The little gestures of appreciation and the gentle acts of thoughtfulness shout out a resounding “I LOVE YOU!”

Understanding Today's Youth Culture — $8.99
Teens today face tough issues and tough choices. Parents and youth leaders can make a difference by really understanding the culture in which teens live. Without such understanding, attempts to provide direction may not be heard and may even be misguided. Understanding Today's Youth Culture is a complete guide for parents, teachers, and youth leaders on music and the media, sex, peer pressure, substance abuse, cyberspace and the Internet, teen depression, and suicide.

No Fear Living — $20.00
This is a 4 week downloadable message transcript series. Included in this file are 4 Microsoft word documents containing the full word-for-word message transcripts and student outlines. There’s more in the Bible about fear than there is about heaven and hell. All throughout the Bible we are told that we are not to live in fear. This message series talks about the fear of failure, the fear of rejection, the fear of commitment, the fear of the future. The good news of this series is that God says...

99 Thoughts about Girls - For Guys' Eyes Only — $3.99
A BOOK FOR GUYS While this book doesn’t claim to unlock the deep, unfathomable mysteries of the female mind, it will give tons of helpful insights into what makes teenage girls tick. And who better to lead you on this adventure than Katie Edwards, a teenage girl herself once, and now a youth worker with tons of girl-brain-decoding experience. Her trusty sidekick on this expedition is Kurt Johnston, whose sidebars chime in with extra info. With short, easy to digest essays on a variety of topics...

Youth Ministry that Transforms — $9.99
Of the 7,000 youth workers assembled in 1996 under Atlanta's Georgia Dome, a sample of 2,130 full-time youth ministers from dozens of Protestant denominations and parachurch organizations answered a battery of exhaustive, deliberate questions covering: What they liked best about youth ministry What particularly pleased them in their work with youth What they found most encouraging or discouraging Their biggest obstacle to an effective youth ministry Their biggest concern in youth ministry Their...

Nooma 019 Open — $11.00
Does God answer prayer? Some, but not all? Sometimes, but not all the time? Or does God always answer prayer and it's just that sometimes God says no. Could prayer be bigger than God listening and answering? Maybe we need a fresh perspective on how we approach the things in life that compel us to pray. NOOMA is a new format for spiritual direction. It's short films touching on issues that we care about, that we want to talk about, and it comes in a way that fits our world. It's a format that's there...

How to Help Your Hurting Friend — $7.25
A valuable handbook of practical advice for teenage girls to share with their friends. Susie Shellenberger—veteran editor of Focus on the Family’s Brio magazine—addresses the most vital, personal, and life-challenging issues in young women’s lives so that concerned friends can respond in love and wisdom to their friends who are coping with crises. Presented in handbook form, this biblically-based, relevant, and contemporary-focused book empowers girls to salvage and even save the lives of their...

Help! I'm a Small Church Youth Worker — $5.99
A quick, no-frills, "everything-you-need-to-know" guide for leading a small group-comprehensive, yet quick, fun, and easy to learn from.

Small Groups From Start to Finish — $49.00
According to Doug Fields, the number one question people ask him is, “How do I start an effective small group program?” This resource is his answer. Everything Doug and his ministry partner Matt McGill know about launching small groups has been put into this production pack resource. The Small Groups From Start to Finish production pack walks you through 10 clear steps on how to launch a healthy small group program within your youth ministry. Included in all of this information is a CD-ROM with...

Blockbuster Movie Illustrations - The Sequel — $14.49
Reel in teenagers by using clips from popular movies such as Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Meet the Parents, Shrek, and Remember the Titans to vividly illustrate what the Bible has to say about critical issues teens face. These 170+ clips are great attention-getting openings, memorable closings, and super sermon illustrations! To help you: Each clip includes detailed start/stop times and visual cues, Scripture focus, and discussion questions! The convenient movie, Scripture, and...

Nooma 005 Noise — $11.00
Why is silence so hard to deal with? We’re constantly surrounded with the noise of movies, music, technology, cell phones, and a never-ending barrage of advertisements. If we think that God’s not talking to us, perhaps it’s just that we can’t hear him. NOOMA is a revolutionary product that is changing the way people experience spirituality. A series of short films on DVD with an in-depth discussion guide, NOOMAs are appropriate for personal and small group settings, congregational meetings, and...

Creative Bible Lesson on the Life of Christ — $7.99
Do you want to teach solid, biblical truth to your kids without their eyes glazing over as soon as you say, “Open your Bibles?” So do we, which is why we created Creative Bible Lessons on the Life of Christ. In Creative Bible Lessons on the Life of Christ, you’ll find 12 lively, ready-to-use lessons that actually make it fun to dig into Scripture. You’ll utilize creative learning techniques to spark your kids' interest and keep them actively involved in each lesson, including:Learning Games Art...

Confirming Your Faith Student Journal — $6.99
Here are solid, practical, and lively ideas that will transform the faith of youth. Youth and family expert Jim Burns combines decades of experience and ideas to empower youth to choose Christ! The result? A life-changing resource for confirmation or rite-of-passage recognition within the church. This interactive format shows youth what Christians believe, what Christians commit to, and how God uses Christians to fulfill the purposes of His kingdom. Works well with other programs or on its own.

Spontaneous Melodramas — $9.99
These 24 hilarious, no-prep skits get kids involved and offer a fresh view of the Old and New Testaments. While a narrator dramatically reads the story, kids from your group spontaneously act out their parts using melodramatic exaggeration. They’ll have a blast hamming it up in front of their friends, and the audience gets into cheering on the good guys and hissing the bad guys – the more animated, the better. There are 24 classic Bible stories told with a comical twist, from Babel to Zaccheus...

Living on Purpose Production Pack — $29.00
If you’re trying to build a purpose-driven youth ministry, your students should be purpose-driven with their lives as well. Living on Purpose Production Pack helps your students get there, enabling them to radically increase the momentum of your youth ministry. The Living on Purpose Production Pack includes five study booklets that will guide your students towards a better understanding and implementation of the five biblical purposes for their lives: Evangelism Fellowship Discipleship Ministry...

Best of Try This One — $9.99
This stuff works. That’s because the ideas in this book—hundreds of them—come from people like you: people in the thick of youth ministry. These are the best-ever ideas from the pages of Group Magazine’s Try This One section. They’ve been tried…tweaked…and tried again. That means you can slide them into your program without risk—and without tons of preparation. Here are practical ideas for: Bible studies crowdbreakers discussion starters group builders games fundraisers outreach programs This...

ePods Bundle — $34.95
Save with this ePods bundle! Blind Faith Is the Christian faith a blind faith or a reasoned faith? This stand-alone, video-based resource delves into faith and reasoning, exploring some of the evidences for God found around us and within us. Teens will role play how to share these evidences with their friends. Each [e]PODS Resource includes a 7-10 minute video and a discussion-driven group curriculum with: An icebreaker activity ALT-ernative Discussion Questions Music/Media Option God's Word...

I Want to Talk With My Teen About Addictions — $8.99
You’re not alone! Millions of busy parents, youth leaders, and others like you long for helpful hints, important information, and solid strategies to enable their teens to develop healthy coping skills... From addictive behaviors including drinking and smoking to gambling, disfigurement, and hard-core drugs, I Want to Talk With My Teen About Addictions offers clear, concise information about the impact of addictive behaviors and how addiction affects teens’ faith-filled lives. Powerful pointers...

Thriving Youth Groups — $13.99
If a youth group fails the "friendliness test," teenagers won't come back. Fortunately, building a friendship culture is easier than you think - especially with this in-depth and practical guide from renowned youth ministry expert Jeanne Mayo. Her four decades of in-the-trenches experience are poured into this idea-filled book to help even the busiest youth workers create a truly magnetic ministry - and a true "youth family." Jeanne's field-tested insights encourage both spiritual and numerical growth...

Mission Trips from Start to Finish — $499.00
Ah, the missions trip. Whether across the city or across the globe, it can seem daunting to the inexperienced or the unprepared. But with Mission Trips From Start To Finish, you’ll find expert advice to make planning and executing yours as simple as possible. This practical tool is designed to guide first-time trip planners step-by-step, while also providing old pros with a host of tools to be used over and over again. It‘ll save you time, headaches, and possibly legal and law enforcement trouble...

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Assessment — $9.95
LeaderTreks has partnered with industry experts to bring you a unique spiritual gift assessment. Youth workers have known for years the power of a spiritual inventory but have been unable to maximize the experience for students because gift assessments were only written for adult life experiences. This assessment is different. It is written in everyday language that students understand and connect with. Included in each one: Basic Definition Unique Leadership Contribution This Gift in Scripture...

Hope Lives Youth Kit — $24.99
Hope lives, and that hope is personified in Jesus Christ. We can offer that hope to our world but we are also to help relieve the pain and suffering so prevalent in our world. So let's go on a journey together and take our children with us. A journey into the heart of Jesus. A journey that transforms hearts. A journey in which the words of God are proclaimed and the works of God are done. A journey of restoration. Hope Lives, a five week series, is more than a group Bible study and devotional experience...

Read This Book or You're Grounded — $5.99
The dirty little secret is that your parents were actually your age once. Believe it or not, they went through a lot of the same junk you’re going through now (including with their parents!) … and another dirty little secret is that some day you’ll be trying to make sense of your kids and their lives. Read This Book Or You’re Grounded! gives you six chapters with a lot of sound-bites and cool ‘boarding-inspired cartoons, plus wisdom and common sense with an attitude. Read This Book Or You’re Grounded...

Better Safe Than Sued — $12.49
Most youth workers will admit that they don’t spend a lot of time thinking about safety in their youth ministry. Sure, they shout, “Seat belts!” when the crew loads into the van, or they use the buddy system when at theme parks. But beyond that, they’re mostly concerned with introducing students to Jesus. Nothing’s wrong with looking after their spiritual well-being, but overlooking their safety can lead to pain and problems for you, your students, your church, or your community. The reality is...

Nooma 009 Bullhorn — $11.00
Jesus said that the most important thing in life is to love God and love people. It’s hard to love the people who hurt us and disagree with us, but this persevering love is the best and only way to show our deepest love for God. NOOMA is a revolutionary product that is changing the way people experience spirituality. A series of short films on DVD with an in-depth discussion guide, NOOMAs are appropriate for personal and small group settings, congregational meetings, and much more. Like parables...

Leadership Wisdom from Unlikely Voices — $9.99
The thing about leadership books is that it seems as though you’ve read them all, and even if you haven’t, you probably feel like you have because leadership books fall under the category of motivation, or teambuilding, or some other overdone technique. But leadership is more than just a technique. Leadership is about people, community, change, and what’s happening in the moment. No technique can encompass all that. Instead we need to hear the Unlikely Voices that teach us about the humanity of...

Rescued From An Ordinary Life — $34.00
Students are faced with difficult circumstances every day. How they respond to adversity not only reveals the condition of their hearts, but also is a clear indicator of Jesus' influence on their lives. Rescued From An Ordinary Life is an in-depth exploration of John 10:10. Doug Fields divides the verse into four parts - and each week he teaches on a different aspect; instructing, challenging, and encouraging students to respond to a God who wants to rescue them from an ordinary life and give them...

Backstage Vol. 1 — $14.95
Backstage is a collection of behind the scenes interviews and music videos with selected artists. These short video clips make great sermon illustrations and worship resources anyone in your church who listens to Christian music. Includes these clips: Jars of Clay: Questions and Doubts (03:04) The Grammy award-winning rock band Jars of Clay describes their LaRue: Identity Crisis (03:28) With two chart-topping albums, brother-sister Philip and Natalie LaRue felt the pressure to find their identity...

Backstage Vol. 2 — $14.95
Backstage is a collection of behind the scenes interviews and music videos with selected artists. These short video clips make great sermon illustrations and worship resources anyone in your church who listens to Christian music. Includes these clips: Switchfoot: Authentic Faith (02:04) Christian rock band, Switchfoot, has accomplished many things in their years together, including 5 Dove award nominations, a Grammy and a platinum record. They also deliver honest songs about the reality of life...

Alter Videos Vol. 1 — $499.00
Alter is a new video resource designed with creativity and versatility in mind. Fresh imagery, essential themes, and identifiable metaphors make Alter a great source for adding depth to your creative programming. Each Alter theme features two different types of videos: the FOREGROUND Video This is the “feature” video for each Alter theme. With engaging footage and powerful imagery, the foreground video can provide a worshipful ambiance, unique pre-program atmosphere, or a thoughtful meditative...

Videos That Teach 2 — $9.99
Matrix. Cider House Rules. The Breakfast Club. Girl, Interrupted. The Mummy. Erin Brockovich. Schindler’s List. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Take 75 teachable movie moments from popular films like these, add summaries, start and stop times for the clips, and discussion-starting questions and kapow! You’ve got Videos That Teach 2, an indexed collection of movie clips you can use to illustrate your lessons and launch provocative discussions among your students. Powerful discussions that get kids...

Glue Boys DVD Screening Kit — $19.99
Over 150 million children grow up on the streets of third world countries. In Kitale, Kenya, like countless other towns, these orphans have found comfort from their hunger pains with the most innocent of commodities. Without family to guide or protect them, they use up the little money they have to buy the same glue that the rest of the world uses to hold its shoes together. Only these children are barefoot. With bottles constantly perched at their mouths, they breathe in the toxic fumes until they...

LBC de la Vida de Jesus — $9.99

Sex. Dating — $67.99
The Bible doesn’t tell us how to ask someone out and Scripture doesn’t say what the perfect date would look like. But God gives clear guidance on how we should treat our bodies and how we should treat others … including the opposite sex. In these four sessions, Hayley and Michael DiMarco use practical and Biblical guidelines to help teens figure out how to build healthy relationships with the opposite sex. Real-life interviews with teenagers from across the country. Understand the purpose of dating...

Hope Lives — $11.99
The sheer enormity of the problem pins Christians to their couches. What can we do? Where should we start? And didn't Jesus himself saythe poor would always be with us? Author Amber Van Schoonveld invites you on a journey - one that replaces guilt with grace. A journey that nudges thsoe of us with enough to eat to look beyond the horizons of our 401Ks and expanding waistlines. Not just to save the world... but also to restore our souls. This five-week journey of introspection and prayer will help...