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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 | The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 7: Mark 16 | A youth Bible study on the Gospel of Mark inspired by the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 6: Mark 15 | A youth Bible study on the Gospel of Mark inspired by the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 5: Mark 11-14 | A youth Bible study on the Gospel of Mark inspired by the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 4: Mark 8-10 | A youth Bible study on the Gospel of Mark inspired by the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 3: Mark 4-7 | A youth Bible study on the Gospel of Mark inspired by the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 2: Mark 2-3 | A youth Bible study on the Gospel of Mark inspired by the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 1: Mark 1 | A Bible study on the Gospel of Mark for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
 | 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. |
| Title | Details | |
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 | Making Joyful Noises: Christian Youth and Young Adults Reflect on Joy and Worship | An article by Fred Edie on joy and worship from the Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project. |
 | Lessons from the Road | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Luke 24:13-35. |
 | The Brass Ring | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Psalm 23 and Luke 17:20-21. |
 | Why? | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 18:17-19, and Luke 12:48. |
 | Packing Parachutes | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Psalm 31:1-5, Luke 6:38, and 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. |
 | The Shelter of Each Other: Our Ark in Stormy Seas | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-21 and 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1. |
 | Happy Epiphany! | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12. |
 | And We Ourselves Heard | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17:1-9. |
 | The Grace of Desire | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scriptures: Psalm 63:1-8 and Luke 5:17-26. |
 | One Step Closer | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scriptures: Genesis 2:15-18, John 17:20-23, and 1 Corinthians 12:14-27. |
 | Building an Ark Together: Faith as a Family Way of Life | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scriptures: Genesis 6:11-6:17; 8:20-21; 9:8-13, and Matthew 26:26-29. |
 | 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 |