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Identity Theft Devotion: Miss Have-It-All

Miss Have-It-All says our meaning and value in life is based on the “stuff” in our lives, but our true value is found in Jesus. Continue reading →

Identity Theft Devotion: Mr. Cool

Mr. Cool is pretty popular & thinks you should be, too. For this identity thief, it’s all about status & being noticed. But what's it really about? Continue reading →

Bible Study: Identity Theft

Take a look at the identity God gives us and how our world, culture, and Satan attempt to steal it. Learn how to protect ourselves against this identity theft. Continue reading →

Identity Theft Devotion: Miss Perfectionist

Miss Perfectionist makes us think that we are defined only by what we do and how well we do it, but God joyfully gives us grace, covering over any mistakes we make with the blood of Jesus. Continue reading →

Bible Study: Losing My Identity

This study will review five different attributes that help to build identity and how its loss can impact a person’s self-concept. Continue reading →

Identity Theft Devotions

You are loved! You are enough! You are valuable and treasured! You have a purpose in this world! Continue reading →

Identity Theft Devotion: Mr. Macho

God tells us to “be strong and courageous,” but Mr. Macho tries to get us to ignore that the hard stuff is there. He says that we don’t need God, or church, or anyone else; we can be strong on our own. Continue reading →

Skit: The Labels We Wear

A skit on the ways we define ourselves, the ways others define us, and our ultimate identity in Christ. Continue reading →

Bible Study: Piecing Together My Identity

Your identity can be found through your family, your name, your talents and abilities, your beliefs, and your appearance, but at the root of all these things is the identity you find in Christ. Continue reading →

Perfect Love Casts Out Fear: Finding Our Identity in Jesus

Instead of finding our identity in what we do, Jesus invites us to come and find our identity in Him. Continue reading →

Doing Ministry

April2017, Community 0

Cultivating Koinonia

by Kristin Schmidt - April 24, 2017

God values community, so how can we nurture it? Continue reading →

Providing Family for Those who have None
by Kristin Schmidt - March 21, 2017
God has given the church a definite and resounding responsibility to look after and...
Rebuilding or Restoring a Dissolving Youth Ministry
by Andy Stumpf - October 24, 2016
Discover ideas you can implement now to rebuild or restore a dissolving youth ministry....
All Things New: Youth Ministry as Story Time
by Brandon Metcalf - October 13, 2016
Story time lets youth be heard, belong, and build strong Christ-centered relationships. Continue...

Free Resources

Identity, July2017 0

Identity Theft Devotion: Miss Have-It-All

by Rebekah Freed - August 2, 2017

Miss Have-It-All says our meaning and value in life is based on the “stuff” in our lives, but our true value is found in Jesus. Continue reading →

Identity Theft Devotion: Mr. Cool
by Rebekah Freed - July 31, 2017
Mr. Cool is pretty popular & thinks you should be, too. For this identity...
Bible Study: Identity Theft
by Rebekah Freed - July 24, 2017
Take a look at the identity God gives us and how our world, culture,...
Identity Theft Devotion: Miss Perfectionist
by Rebekah Freed - July 19, 2017
Miss Perfectionist makes us think that we are defined only by what we do...

The Youth Worker

Leadership, Nov2016, Oct2016 0

What Youth Workers Can Learn from Politics

by Brandon Metcalf - October 31, 2016

Two important lessons we can learn from politics and culture. Continue reading →

The Stride: Raising Kids as a Youth Worker Family
by Tim Rippstein - October 21, 2016
How will your involvement in children and youth ministries impact your own kids?
All Things New: Youth Ministry as Story Time
by Brandon Metcalf - October 13, 2016
Story time lets youth be heard, belong, and build strong Christ-centered relationships. Continue...
Don’t Survive. Thrive!
by Leon Jameson - October 12, 2016
Five bite-sized principles to strengthen your work as a volunteer youth leader. Continue...

Youth and Culture

Mental Health 0

Inside the Teen World: Trigger Warning

by Cassie Moore - July 14, 2017

My students openly discuss their personal feelings with more frequency than they did a decade ago. It’s not unusual for teens to label themselves as “anxious,” “depressed,” “unstable,” or "triggered” by a particular behavior. Continue reading →