Free Resources

This skit is designed to start a conversation about the transition out of high school and into what is next. This can be used with other resources to help young people think about how God is with them through all kinds of transitions.

Starting a Conversation about…Social Media

by Blake Brockman | Jan 6, 2022 | Free Resources, Hot Topics, Talk Sheets, Winter 2021 | 0

Our young people are being raised in an era where being on social media is not only the norm, but the expectation. Use this Conversation Guide to help you have important talks with teens about their usage and engagement on social media.

Delivery You Can Count On – A Skit and Devotion on Prayer

by Brianna Dehn | Dec 16, 2021 | Free Resources, Skits, Winter 2021 | 0

This skit and devotion work together to talk about the importance of prayer. Youth may doubt God is listening to their prayer, but this discussion will help them think about God’s response. The key focus is that God hears all our prayers to Him. We can love and trust Him to answer our prayers according to His will.

What’s the Context?: A Skit and Devo on Reading Scripture

by Brianna Dehn | Dec 9, 2021 | Free Resources, Skits, Winter 2021 | 0

This skit and devotion work together to talk about the importance of context when reading Scripture. The key focus is that God’s Word is a gift that is given to us that should be read in context and not be broken out to prove a point. We hope they help you in exploring these important topics in your youth ministry.

Bible Studies – Jesus at the Center

by Sarah Dibbern | Dec 2, 2021 | Bible Studies, Free Resources, Winter 2021 | 0

Jesus at the Center is four studies that are center stories from the Gospels. With each story, we focus on what Jesus has done for us and how through the Holy Spirit, we can model that behavior in our own life. These studies can be done as a stand alone or they can be done together.

Emotional Jug: A Listening Interaction for Youth

by Blake Brockman | Nov 29, 2021 | Activities & Games, Free Resources, Winter 2021 | 0

Many teens spend time interacting with friends over the internet, and that can lead to feeling nervous our unsure about face to face interactions. In the same way, they may not feel like youth ministry is a place where they can be honest and share their thoughts and feelings. This activity helps you to practice having healthy discussions about their lives and feelings within the Christian community that can offer both Law and Gospel with a sense of warmth, challenge, and grace.

Christmas through the Eyes of Angels

by Ben Meyer | Nov 19, 2021 | Advent, Bible Studies, Church Seasons, Free Resources, Winter 2021 | 0

In this short Bible study, we think about Christmas from the perspective of the angels. Angels are fascinating creatures give us a new perspective of the God’s story of salvation as we approach the birth of Jesus.

God at Work Bible Study Series

by Eric Dunn | Nov 4, 2021 | Bible Studies, Free Resources, Winter 2021 | 0

This four part Bible study series is meant to shed some light on young people in Scripture and how God worked through them or through their situation. As young people look to live out their vocation, these stories can point them to examples of God’s work through young leaders in the past.