O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. [1 Chronicles 16:34]
When we worship with youth, not only do we show them how to worship, but they show us! Using Bible study and worship as a regular part of youth programming provides youth with a way to hear and understand the Scriptures, and to give praise to God in interactive and dynamic ways.
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 | Sabbath Rest | Leading theologians and youth practitioners explore the importance of sabbath-keeping for both youth and youth … |
 | Cultivating Worshipful Youth | This course explores the importance of worship for youth. Theologians and pastors explore different facets … |
 | Spiritual Practices in Youth Ministry | Theologians, philosophers, and pastors examine the effects that habitual practices have on our lives and … |
 | Studying the Bible with Youth | Practical theologians and youth pastors discuss the best approaches, tools, and frameworks to use when … |
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 | Confirmation Best Practices | Considerations for Confirmation teachers as they create and formulate curricula for their classes. |
 | Women in the Bible – Lesson 5: Mary the Mother of Jesus and Elizabeth | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 4: Esther | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 3: Ruth | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 1: Sarah and Hagar | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 8: Women in the Early Church, As Seen in the Epistles | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 7: The Woman at the Well | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 6: Mary Magdalene | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 2: Tamar | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
 | Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 8: Genesis 37-50 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 7: Genesis 28-36 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 6: Genesis 24-27 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 5: Genesis 12-23 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 4: Genesis 7-9, 11 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 3: Genesis 5-6, 10 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 2: Genesis 3-4 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 1: Genesis 1-2 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
 | Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 7: The Importance of Knowing “the Proper Time” – Part 2 | Lesson of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
| Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 6: The Importance of Knowing “the Proper Time” – Part 1 | Lesson 6 of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
| Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 5: The Proverbial Wisdom of Cause and Effect/The Act-Consequence Relationship Part 2 | Lesson 5 of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
| Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 4: The Proverbial Wisdom of Cause and Effect/The Act-Consequence Relationship – Part 1 | Lesson 4 of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
| Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 3: The Wisdom of Youth | Lesson 2 of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
| Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 2: What is Wisdom? Part 2 | Lesson 2 of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
| Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 1: What is Wisdom? | Lesson 1 of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
 | Reading the Bible with Youth – Lesson 2 | A two-week study to introduce youth to the Bible. |
| Reading the Bible with Youth – Lesson 1 | A two-week study to introduce youth to the Bible. |
 | The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 7: Luke 19-22 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 8: Luke 23-34 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 6: Luke 15-19 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 5: Luke 12-14 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 4: Luke 9-11 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 3: Luke 6-8 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 2: Luke 3-5 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Introduction for Leaders | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 1: Luke 1-2 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
 | Fit for Time and Joy With God | In this lesson, youth will work together to create a weekly Sabbath-keeping plan. |
| Finding a Grit Fit | In this lesson, youth will explore the habits that can equip them to enjoy life. |
| Created for Joyful Worship | In this lesson we'll explore worship as a way to express joy and gratitude. |
 | The Misfit Commandment | In this lesson, youth explore the fourth commandment. |
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 | Time for Joy: Gritty Sabbath Rest with Adolescents | An essay by David Rahn and Ebonie Davis on sabbath and adolescents from the Joy and Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project. |
 | Praise: Being Transformed in Joy | An essay by David Ford and Chris Russell on praise and joy from the Joy and Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project. |
 | Grace: The Foundation of Joy | An essay by Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne on grace from of the Joy and Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project. |
 | Gratitude As the Foundation for Joy | An essay by Robert Emmons and Marc Afshar on gratitude as part of the Joy and Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project. |
 | Sing for Joy! The Power of Sacred Narrative Among Urban Youth | An essay by Miriam Yvette Acevedo and Mark R. Gornik as part of the Joy and Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project. |
 | Studying the Bible with Youth | Articles and resources on the best approaches, tools, and frameworks to use when leading adolescents in Bible study. |
 | Spiritual Practices in Youth Ministry | Articles and resources on the importance of prayer and spiritual practices as habits that orient us towards God. |
 | Cultivating Worshipful Youth | Articles and resources on the importance of worship for youth. |
 | Hope: A Pathway to Adolescent Joy and Flourishing | This reading is a segment by Anne E. Streaty Wimblery and Sararh Farmer from "Joy: A Guide for Youth Ministry". |
 | Ode to Joy: The Adolescent Experience of Joy as Arousal | Kenda Creasy Dean, Mary D. Synnott Professor of Youth, Church and Culture at Princeton Theological Seminary on joy in adolescence. |
 | Adolescent Joy and Christian Worship | Frederick Edie, Professor at Duke Divinity School explores the connection between Christian worship and adolescent joy. |
 | Scripture | Looking for scripture resources that relate to current issues? See our list of topics. |
| Title | Details | |
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 | Worship | Planning and Leading Transformative Worship |
 | Prayer and Meditation | Leading Experiential Prayer and Other Spiritual Practices |
 | Bible Study | Leading Experiential Bible Study |