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Keeping Kids Christian
$21.99How Do We Keep the Next Generation in the Faith?
– A fresh approach to keeping children in the church and equipping them to grow as disciples
– Emphasizes the importance of integrating kids into corporate worship and taking advantage of intergenerational activities
– Both theologically sound and practical for real life
As both a pastor and a parent, Cameron S. Shaffer is alarmed by the mass exodus of young people from the church over the past couple decades. The rise of the Nones and exvangelicals is clear evidence that our current children’s and youth ministry practices are ineffective and must change if we want to stem the tide of dechurching. Whatever we’re doing now is not creating lifelong disciples.
Combining biblical and theological insights with the latest sociological research, Shaffer presents a comprehensive and compelling case not for retooling the system of child discipleship we already have in place but for reevaluating and reshaping it entirely. He explains just how conversion works, the importance of parental involvement, and the necessity of keeping kids and youth in church and involved with the whole community of faith rather than continually sending them away to do youth-centered activities. He also covers the big question of how to keep young people committed to their faith when they grow up, go to college, enter the workforce, and start families of their own.
In this thoughtful book, pastors, children’s and youth ministers, church leaders, and Christian parents alike will find a clear path forward to keep kids Christian and keep them involved in the church.
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Gospel Centered Life For Teens Study Guide With Leaders Notes (Student/Study Gui
$16.99Have you noticed how a lot of Christians talk about the gospel, but don’t really seem to be living it out in their lives? How can you, even as a teenager, center your life on Jesus and live out the gospel daily? This small group study is designed to spark meaningful conversation, challenge surface-level thinking, and draw you into a deeper relationship with Jesus so that you can live out your faith with authenticity and purpose.
The Gospel-Centered Life for Teens is packed with honest questions, practical examples, and Scripture designed to help young adults explore how the gospel shapes every part of our lives by speaking directly into the challenges they face. Whether you’re a student trying to make sense of your faith or a leader looking for a resource that actually connects, this study will help guide you toward a grace-filled, Jesus-centered life.
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Gospel Centered Community For Teens Study Guide With Leaders Notes (Student/Stud
$16.99Have you ever noticed that it’s hard to live with people and it’s hard to live without them? Real relationships are hard to come by–it’s easy to feel isolated and alone even when surrounded by people at school and home. But deep friendships and being a part of a caring community make our lives more meaningful. In this small group study, teenagers will learn with others about God’s good plan for us to connect and grow together and how following Christ makes that possible.
The Spirit takes people from all different backgrounds and shapes them into a Christ-centered community that reflects Jesus. Teenagers will find a place to belong where people love, care for, enjoy, serve, and even challenge one another in good ways and find a place to belong.
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Field Guide To 1st And 2nd Peter Teen Bible Study Book (Student/Study Guide)
$15.99Read and Understand
Diving into God’s Word can be intimidating. Where do I begin and how can I understand what He is telling me through it? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a guide? Someone to walk with you through the Bible and help you along the way? That is the purpose of this book. It is a deep look at two letters straight from the heart of the apostle Peter to Christians desperate to know Jesus and live for Him.
This 8-session study will help you read and understand 1 and 2 Peter like you never have before and take your time in Scripture to a new level.
Features:
*Eight small-group sessions?
*Leader Guide in the back of the Bible study book to guide questions and discussion with small groups?
*Biblically rooted and gospel-centered?
*Personal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth?
*Free leader resources, including promotional video and social media assets, available for download at lifeway.com/fieldguide
Benefits:
This book will…?
*Provide an in-depth study of 1 and 2 Peter.?
*Help students learn to study Scripture for themselves.?
*Combat biblical illiteracy among teenagers.??
*Help teens fall in love with God’s Word.??Add to cart1 in stock
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Lead Them To Jesus
$18.99Do you feel overwhelmed with the logistics of starting or keeping a youth ministry going? What about the tricky theological questions that keep you and your fellow youth workers on your toes? It’s a lot for what is usually an “all-volunteer army.” Help is here! Veteran youth pastor Mike McGarry offers a practical, comprehensive tool to jumpstart your youth ministry and help youth workers with biblical answers to the tough questions students ask. In a two-part approach, he tackles both the practical skills and biblical depth needed for effective gospel-centered ministry to today’s youth. He leads readers through twenty theological truths they should be equipped to discuss with students and offers twenty practical skills every youth worker should cultivate.
Lead Them to Jesus offers insight into the religious worldview of Gen Z and illustrates how to connect the gospel to their questions and core desires. Not only are young people ready to discuss hard issues such as suicide, suffering, and navigating difficult relationships, they are looking for authentic leaders who are committed to speaking truth and investing into their lives.
McGarry prepares both youth pastors and ministry volunteers to go deep with students about what they believe and why. He also helps them think through the strategic role of fun and games and shares how to navigate conflict and cliques. Lead Them to Jesus shows youth workers how the gospel shapes every part of how they do youth ministry and will get your whole team on the same biblical and logistical page.
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3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager
$16.97Today’s teenagers are the most anxious, creative, and diverse generation in history–which can make it hard for us to relate. And while every teenager is a walking bundle of questions, three rise above the rest:
– Who am I?
– Where do I fit?
– What difference can I make?Young people struggle to find satisfying and life-giving answers to these questions on their own. They need caring adults willing to lean in with empathy, practice listening, and gently point them in the direction of better answers: they are enough because of Jesus, they belong with God’s people, and they are invited into God’s greater story.
In this book, which is based on new landmark research from the Fuller Youth Institute and combines in-depth interviews with data from 1,200 diverse teenagers, Kara Powell and Brad M. Griffin offer pastors, youth leaders, mentors, and parents practical and proven conversations and connections that help teenagers answer their three biggest questions and reach their full potential.
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Alongside : Loving Teenagers With The Gospel
$18.99You don’t have to look too far for evidence that teenagers and young adults are struggling in our world. A changing culture, the ways social media connects (and alienates), the difficulties of starting a career, and so many other reasons that students struggle to know God, themselves, and their place in this world. There are many different explanations for why teenagers and young adults struggle, but one thing they all have in common is a desire to be loved. Students today are hungry for love. If the gospel is the greatest love story ever told, how do we come alongside to share it with our young friends? Sharing the gospel is far more than sharing information. It’s opening up our lives and sharing our souls. It’s unveiling our longings, fears, and joys. It’s inviting others into our mess and being willing to step into theirs.
This book will inspire and direct you in coming alongside the students in your life, whether you are a parent, youth pastor, youth group leader, grandparent, coach, or teacher. If Jesus has come alongside you, you can bring Jesus to the young people in your life. Alongside gives readers the insight, tools, framework, and inspiration to share Jesus and your life with students and to communicate the gospel by your actions and your words. With students, as with all of us, the word and deed of the gospel must go hand in hand.
-Experienced youth pastor and long-time Young Life leader gives clear direction on sharing the gospel with teens
-Readers will be invited to understand the world that students live in, to hear their cries for help, and given practical strategies for coming alongside them
-Direction on how to present the gospel in word and deed
-A clear, compelling gospel presentation for teens and young adults
-Encouragement to live in hope because Jesus has come alongside us and changed usAdd to cart3 in stock
