Materials for Youth Ministry

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Making Joyful Noises: Christian Youth and Young Adults Reflect on Joy and Worship

Articles and Readings

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Lessons from the Road

Articles and Readings, Sermons

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The Brass Ring

Articles and Readings, Sermons

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Why?

Articles and Readings, Sermons

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Packing Parachutes

Articles and Readings, Sermons

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The Shelter of Each Other: Our Ark in Stormy Seas

Articles and Readings, Sermons

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Happy Epiphany!

Articles and Readings, Sermons

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And We Ourselves Heard

Articles and Readings, Sermons

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The Grace of Desire

Articles and Readings, Sermons

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One Step Closer

Articles and Readings, Sermons

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Building an Ark Together: Faith as a Family Way of Life

Articles and Readings, Sermons

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Confirmation Best Practices

Materials for Youth Ministry, Sample Materials and Outlines

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COVID Resources

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry, Ministering to Youth during COVID-19

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Women in the Bible – Lesson 5: Mary the Mother of Jesus and Elizabeth

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Women in the Bible – Lesson 4: Esther

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Women in the Bible – Lesson 3: Ruth

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Women in the Bible – Lesson 1: Sarah and Hagar

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Women in the Bible – Lesson 8: Women in the Early Church, As Seen in the Epistles

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Women in the Bible – Lesson 7: The Woman at the Well

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Women in the Bible – Lesson 6: Mary Magdalene

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Women in the Bible – Lesson 2: Tamar

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Outreach, Service and Trips

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 8: Genesis 37-50

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Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 7: Genesis 28-36

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Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 6: Genesis 24-27

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Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 5: Genesis 12-23

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Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 4: Genesis 7-9, 11

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Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 3: Genesis 5-6, 10

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Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 2: Genesis 3-4

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Genesis Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 1: Genesis 1-2

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Youth Wisdom: Pointing Towards Joy and Flourishing

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Time for Joy: Gritty Sabbath Rest with Adolescents

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Praise: Being Transformed in Joy

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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“Holding Lightly”: Cultivating Playfulness in Youth

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Narratives of the Soul: Memories of Joy in Black Life

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Mentoring Youth for Joy in Anxious Times

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Supporting the Emotional and Spiritual Lives of Adolescents

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Family Instability, Lament and Blue Herons

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Thrive Squad Chases Down Joy Shoplifter

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Fake Joy: Substance Abuse and Young People’s Search for Wholeness

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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In the Image of God: Compassion, Race and Adolescent Flourishing

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Recovering Joy in the Afterburn of Violence

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Justice Seeking is Joy Seeking

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Compiled Recommendations for Safely Gathering Youth In-Person

Materials for Youth Ministry, Sample Materials and Outlines

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Compiled Ideas for Virtual Church School

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Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 7: The Importance of Knowing “the Proper Time” – Part 2

Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Quest for Truth, The YMI Quest Program

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Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 6: The Importance of Knowing “the Proper Time” – Part 1

Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Quest for Truth, The YMI Quest Program

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Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 5: The Proverbial Wisdom of Cause and Effect/The Act-Consequence Relationship Part 2

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Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 4: The Proverbial Wisdom of Cause and Effect/The Act-Consequence Relationship – Part 1

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Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 3: The Wisdom of Youth

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Engaging Youth with Hurts in the World and their own Callings to Serve and Advocate

Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Quest for Life, The YMI Quest Program

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Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 2: What is Wisdom? Part 2

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Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 1: What is Wisdom?

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Anti-Racism Curriculum and Resources

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Finding Joy in the Curriculum

Beacons of Joy, Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Nurturing Joy, Quest for Life, The YMI Quest Program

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Reading the Bible with Youth – Lesson 2

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Reading the Bible with Youth – Lesson 1

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Understanding Racism

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The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 7: Luke 19-22

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The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 8: Luke 23-34

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The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 6: Luke 15-19

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The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 5: Luke 12-14

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The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 4: Luke 9-11

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The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 3: Luke 6-8

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The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 2: Luke 3-5

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The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Introduction for Leaders

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The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 1: Luke 1-2

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Church Safety Best Practices During COVID-19

Materials for Youth Ministry, Ministering to Youth during COVID-19, Sample Materials and Outlines

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Ministering for Racial Justice, Peace, and Reconciliation

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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The 8 Bowl of Life Ceremony

Beacons of Joy, Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Quest for Life, The YMI Quest Program

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Seeking Joy Through Seeking Justice

Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Nurturing Joy, Quest for Life, The YMI Quest Program

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Celebrating Milestones Online

Ministering to Youth during COVID-19, Sample Materials and Outlines

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ReVisioning Sexuality: Relational Joy and Embodied Flourishing

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Grace: The Foundation of Joy

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Gratitude As the Foundation for Joy

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Sing for Joy! The Power of Sacred Narrative Among Urban Youth

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Engaging Youth in Theological Questing

Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Nurturing Joy, Quest for Life, The YMI Quest Program

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The Jesus Prayer

Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Quest for the Spirit, The YMI Quest Program

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Cosmic Christ: A Creation Meditation

Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Quest for the Spirit, The YMI Quest Program

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Prayer of Recollection

Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Quest for the Spirit, The YMI Quest Program

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Studying the Bible with Youth

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Spiritual Practices in Youth Ministry

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Offering Effective Pastoral Care

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Fostering Vocational Discernment

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Integrating Youth into the Wider Congregation

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Cultivating Worshipful Youth

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Student Leadership

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Developing Trusted Relationships and Nurturing Communities

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Envisioning, Building and Sustaining Thriving Youth Ministries

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Agency: The Joy of Activism

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Belonging: Paul’s Notion of Autarkes

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Hope: A Pathway to Adolescent Joy and Flourishing

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Purpose: Finding Joy in Life Direction

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Ideas for Gathering Youth Online

Materials for Youth Ministry, Sample Materials and Outlines

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Recruiting, Training and Supervising Youth Workers

Articles and Readings, Materials for Training Youth Workers

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Mental Health

Articles and Readings, Materials for Youth Ministry

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Violence

Beacons of Joy, Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Quest for Life, The YMI Quest Program

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Resilience

Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Nurturing Joy, Quest for Life, The YMI Quest Program

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Peacemaking & Reconciliation

Curriculum, Materials for Youth Ministry, Nurturing Joy, Quest for Life, The YMI Quest Program