Resource Review - Youth Resources

Review

The Seven Checkpoints
for Youth Leaders

The Seven Checkpoints
Student Journal

Authors - Andy Stanley & Stuart Hall
Publisher - Howard Publishing

Favorite Features:

focus on living principles first, then teach them second

emphasis on what to communicate, not how to

the irreducible minimum

seven checkpoints . . . the must know content of real youth ministry

Authentic Faith - correct understanding of faith

Spiritual Disciplines - devotional life

Moral Boundaries - clear moral limits

Healthy Friendships - build healthy and avoid unhealthy relationships

Wise Choices - apply Godly wisdom to choices

Ultimate Authority - true freedom under God's authority

Others First - selflessness

emphasis on value of repetition for teaching

each chapter ends with "checking in" - Scripture to read and space to think through and apply the content of the chapter

emphasis on teaching the "why" behind the "what"

lesson menus for Jr. & Sr. High in a two and four year plan

suggested character/Book studies

sample lesson plans

    This is a truly tremendous resource to challenge youth leaders to be real and to develop real, point focused ministry with their teens. Extremely well done Andy, Stuart and Howard Publishing! This is a must-have, will-use book for everyone in youth ministry!

The Student God Uses

Authors - Henry &
Tom Blackaby
Publisher - LifeWay

Favorite Features:

six week study focused on helping teens develop the character they need to truly serve God

each weekly study includes:

five daily studies

key verse

much Scripture to study

focused theme

the character of the person God uses

how God shapes the believer

they way God refines

responding to God

made for crisis

on mission with God

Scripture to read

application

prayer

guidelines for leading group sessions

    This study is one teens will not only think about on Sunday, but will also keep them challenged and focused on applying and living out what they are learning all week. Very well done Henry, Tom and LifeWay.

Games with a Purpose 2

Author - Dale Connally
Publisher - LifeWay

Favorite Features:

100 creative games

introduction includes information on safety and value of debriefing

each game includes:

purpose

setting

recommended ages

preparation and play information

group size

any equipment

game to review Bible story

games to make teams

games to challenge teams to think and get to know each other

games to bring kids closer and apply truth

low and high energy games

purpose index

Ideas for games are something any youth ministry can always use more of - I like these games in that not only are there many to choose from, the games have a point beyond just a fun filler of time. Very nicely done Dale and LifeWay!

Jr. High
Retreats
& Lock-ins

Author - Karen Dockrey
Publisher - Group Publishing

Favorite Features:

12 complete retreats and lock-ins

helpful information to aid you in choosing between retreats and lock-ins

nine keys to success

helpful information to plan retreats and lock-ins

10 commandments of retreats and lock-ins

sample event covenant - excellent

menu ideas

reproducible resources

parental consent form and liability release form

information to train workers

sample leader's covenant

retreats include:

objectives

supply checklist

retreat preparation

activities to do "on the road" - excellent

four complete sessions

retreat schedule

snacks

games

cabin devotions

closing worship

retreats cover six topics

six lock-ins

    This is a complete resource as not only does it give ideas for retreats and lock-ins, but it also provides all the information you need to make your retreat/lock-in genuinely effective. Extremely well done Karen and Group Publishing!

YouthBuilders Group Bible Studies

The Word on
Being a
Leader
Serving others and
Sharing Your Faith

The Word on
helping
Friends
in
Crisis

The Word on
Family

Author - Jim Burns
Publishers - Gospel Light
Ages - Jr & Sr High

**Authors - Andy Stanley & Stuart Hall**
**Publisher - Howard Publishing**
	The Seven Checkpoints for Youth Leaders
The Seven Checkpoints Student Journal

**Authors - Henry &**
**Tom Blackaby**
**Publisher - LifeWay**
	The Student God Uses

**Author - Dale Connally**
**Publisher - LifeWay**
	Games with a Purpose 2

**Author - Karen Dockrey**
**Publisher - Group Publishing**
	Jr. High Retreats & Lock-ins

**Author - Jim Burns**
**Publishers - Gospel Light**
**Ages - Jr & Sr High**
	The Word on Being a Leader Serving others and Sharing Your Faith
The Word on helping Friends in Crisis
	The Word on Family

Favorite Features:

reproducible

Bible Tuck-in - fits in your Bible so kids see you teaching from the Bible

Parent Page for each lesson to involve parents and provide them with resources they may use at home to interact with their teens and continue the learning - extremely excellent!

12 lessons

each session includes:

key verse

Bible basis

the Big Idea

aims of the session

warm up - ice breaker, relationship building ideas

activities for Jr High teens as well as activities for Sr. High teens - age appropriate

actual Bible study

additional questions to help teens think about and live God's Word

parent page

Leaders devotional

active, interactive and relational activities

YouthBuilders make an excellent resource to utilize in Sunday School, mid week or anytime you have teens studying God's Word together. Extremely well done Jim and Gospel Light!
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