Download or read book Let Go and Run Beside written by Sean Sweet and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the only way it works. Preteens are beyond elementary ministry once their brains start changing, and the way they do everything becomes new. Behavioral problems are just the beginning, but that really isn't the problem. They are ready for more and need intentional preteen ministry. Seize this short window of time. You won't get this chance again. Written for ministry leaders and their teams, this book will provide a practical foundation as you grow a ministry in which 9-12 year olds in 4th, 5th and 6th grades take ownership of their faith in Jesus Christ. This book is packed full of ways to create space for preteens to move toward: a faith in God that is THEIRS a love of God's Word that is THEIRS a walk with Jesus Christ that is THEIRS Reading this book, you will learn the essentials of Intentional Preteen Ministry: Using effective questions Incorporating experiential learning and movement Balancing challenge and safety Understanding the beginnings of identity formation Providing opportunities for power and choice Letting go and running beside

Download or read book Preteen Ministry written by Kathryn Lewis Mowry and published by Beacon Hill Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A help for parents, Sunday School teachers, youth pastors, children's workers, and other Christian educators as they walk with their preteens through the land in between.

Download or read book Youth Ministry from the Outside In written by Brandon K. McKoy and published by IVP Books. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brandon McKoy mines social construction theory to redirect our youth ministries from a focus on forming and protecting the private faith-lives of students to cultivating an awareness of Christ "in our midst"--in the overlapping relationships, stories and spheres of life that make us who we are.

Download or read book Leading Preteens written by Patrick Snow and published by Standard Publishing. This book was released on 2008-03-03 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading Preteens is for both the volunteer leader as well as a seasoned preteen worker. Leading Preteen takes you through how preteens are wired to how to teach preteens. A must have for anyone working with preteens.

Download or read book 6 Secrets of Preteen Ministry written by Sarah Flannery and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For children ages 10-12, transition is the name of the game. Accompanying these not-quite-children, not-quite-teens on their spiritual journeys is a constant balancing act. 6 Secrets of Preteen Ministry will help you manage this balancing act by covering the basic principles of discipleship with preteens, including developmental milestones, the role of parents, the use of technology, and ways to be inclusive of preteens with special needs.

Download or read book Gospel Centered Youth Ministry written by Cameron Cole and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2016-02-12 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youth ministry is an essential part of most evangelical churches. And yet, there is a surprising lack of resources written specifically for youth workers focused on viewing all aspects of youth ministry through a gospel-focused lens. Featuring contributions from a host of experienced youth workers from a wide variety of churches, this how-to manual offers guidance related to every facet of youth ministry, from planning short-term mission trips to working with parents. Theologically rooted yet eminently practical, this handbook will equip youth leaders to effectively shepherd the young people under their care—training them to live faithfully in their homes, churches, and schools.

Download or read book Middle School The Inside Story written by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias and published by Tyndale House. This book was released on 2014-07-16 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remember middle school? Many parents would rather not. It’s often a rough ride, filled with insecurity, peer pressure, awkwardness, and world-rocking change. This book provides practical, hands-on advice for helping your child through this minefield—with information about what he or she is really going through, but isn’t likely to share. Best-selling learning-styles expert Cynthia Tobias and veteran teacher Sue Acuña reveal what they’ve found by listening to kids when parents aren’t around—and give you insider tips on how to bless your middle-schooler with success in class, at home, and in relationships. Topics include advice for keeping communication lines open, predictable physical and social issues, and solutions for problems like self-centeredness and over-the-top emotions.

Download or read book Taking the Plunge written by Chris Gabbard and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Resilient written by Valerie Bell and published by Awana Clubs International. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As new research continues to show, the cultural gap between secularism and the convictional Church continues to widen. KidMin and youth leaders are asking, "Are we adequately discipling today's kids to lead the future of the church in a culture that's becoming increasingly hostile to the gospel?" For many, the answer is "no," and a new conversation around making Resilient disciples is emerging. Resilient is an honest calling to ask robust questions about the future; it is a timely conversation in the midst of changing cultural landscapes; and it's a love letter to KidMin leaders and disciple makers to walk this road of child discipleship together. Resilient Child Discipleship focuses on three key areas, essential for shaping long-term faith: Belonging - Highly relational ministry led by a loving and caring adult Believing - Deeply Scriptural ministry rooted in the truth of God's Word and the power of the gospel Becoming - Truly experiential ministry, designed to move kids from simulation to real-world application of faith-based living Resilient equips you with an innovative, biblical and proven child discipleship philosophy to build your ministry around - plus practical questions to equip you and your team! Inspires and facilitates the crucial conversation of our time that will shape the future of the church Loaded with content to help your pastor cast vision and elevate the importance of children's ministry Helps cut through the clutter of the many responsibilities of KidMin to get to the most essential and effective aspects of children's ministry that most influence long-term discipleship into adulthood Child discipleship is the leading factor when shaping the future of your church The culture is changing so rapidly and radically that the future is likely to look far different than the world we know today. The children's ministry community has new conversations to explore as we prepare today's kids to lead the fearless future of the church.

Download or read book Lead Small written by Reggie Joiner and published by . This book was released on 2012-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're a small group leader, you believe in the power of community. You know that every stage and phase of life needs a unique kind of influence. But what exactly do you do? What exactly is your job?It's possible that you may feel lost at times, like your role falls somewhere between a parent and a friend, a coach and a teacher. But remember, you aren't supposed to be any of those things. You are a little of all of those things.Small groups come in many sizes. Those who wear diapers. Those who watch Disney. Those who are learning to drive. Those who are picking a college.Lead Small: Five Big Ideas Every Small Group Leader Needs to Know clarifies the responsibilities of the small group leader who works with children and teenagers. It establishes five common threads so that those who choose to lead in any size church can work off the same blueprint.When you lead small, you realize that what you do for a few has more potential than what you do for many. When you lead small, you choose to invest in the lives of a few to encourage authentic faith.With personal insight and practical advice, Reggie Joiner and Tom Shefchunas will show you how to do something small for a big impact.

Download or read book Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions written by George Barna and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-02-18 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one can deny our culture is opposed to Christian values, and the influences bombarding our children's moral development are difficult to contend with. But few parents and church leaders realize that a child's moral development is set by the age of nine. It is therefore critical to start developing a child's biblical worldview from the very earliest years of life. The problem is complex: parents who themselves did not receive early spiritual training leave their children's training to the church. Yet the church often focuses on older children. The answer is for churches to come alongside parents to provide them biblical worldview training, parenting information, and counseling that will equip them to help their children become the spiritually mature church of tomorrow. This helpful and hopeful book unpacks just how to develop this kind of dynamic church/parent relationship and includes profiles of churches that are effectively ministering to children and winning the war for their hearts and minds.

Download or read book Solving the Mystery What Every Preteen Should Know written by Sandy Brenneman and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Churches, homeschoolers and individual families can benefit from this Biblically based curriculum. Solving the Mystery... What Every Preteen Should Know, addresses Biblical solutions to issues that preteens (5th-6th graders) are often exposed to through school, TV, relatives and friends. Some subjects covered are: God created everything in six 24-hour days, evolution is not true, God abhors evil including witchcraft, pornography and abortion just to name a few. With this book your preteens will learn what pleases God and how to recognize and protect themselves from the evils of everyday life. This curriculum should be taught on a 5th & 6th grade level. "We've been using 'Solving the Mystery... What Every Preteen Should Know' in our preteen ministry for 6 years. We've found this curriculum to be instrumental in laying a BIBLICAL foundation for preteens as they transition from childhood adolescence to their teenage years. The material is extremely appropriate and relevant to the preteen dynamic, focusing on significant issues facing every preteen. This curriculum is a MUST-HAVE resource for every church's preteen ministry." -Andy Waite, Associate Pastor, White Rock Fellowship, Noblesville, IN In a world where pre-teens and teens leave the church and venture away from the Lord at an alarmingly high rate, being real and truthful about what God tells us in scripture is a must. This curriculum is just that...real, factual information from scripture that pre-teens can carry with them through life. My son really benefited from being exposed to this curriculum. -Teresa E. Christopher, Mother, Noblesville, IN Sandy Brenneman lives in Indiana with her husband of 44 years. Together they have successfully raised a son and daughter through their preteen years to adulthood. Sandy has been developing and teaching this curriculum in churches for 25 years. Contact us at: http: //www.solvingthemysterybooks.com

Download or read book Emotion Explosion written by Carol Mader and published by Flagship Church Resources. This book was released on 2000 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's no secret that preteens are alive with feeling. Show them that God understands and cares about how they feel. These 40 fun lessons taken from the Psalms will capture their hearts and minds. Your preteens will learn to take their feelings of doubt and sorrow, hope and joy to God -- who knows them best. With 15- to 20-minute lessons, group games and activities, this is the perfect devotional for young teenagers.

Download or read book It s Just a Phase So Don t Miss It written by Reggie Joiner and published by The reThink Group, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every church knows that kids matter. A better question is, does your church act like every kid matters at every phase? A phase is a timeframe in kids' lives when you can leverage distinctive opportunities to influence their future. That means the whining infant, the dramatic fifth grader, and the stressed-out tenth grader are not just going through a phase that should be wished away. Instead, they are transitioning through a critical phase that you are called to discover, celebrate, and navigate strategically with them. This book presents a challenge to churches to treat every kid who breathes like they are made in the image of God. When you keep acting like every kid and teenager has the potential ... to believe, imagine, and love ... to care, relate, and trust ... to reason, improve, and lead It can change ... how the parents next door see your church. how the elders value teenagers. how the executive staff views children and youth ministry. how you organize what you do every week. how first graders see themselves. But more importantly ... it can change how every kid sees God, and that could change every kid's future.

Download or read book Understanding Sexual Identity written by Mark A. Yarhouse and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today’s youth struggle with difficult questions of sexual identity. How can a youth worker offer wise care and counsel on such a controversial and confusing subject? Mark Yarhouse, Director of the Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity, writes to equip youth ministers so they can faithfully navigate the topic of sexual identity in a way that is honest, compassionate, and accessible. Reframing the focus away from the culture wars, Yarhouse introduces readers to the conversation beginning with the developmental considerations in the formation of sexual identity—all of which occurs in the teen years. He offers practical and helpful ways to think about people who experience same-sex attraction. Sections of the book are also dedicated to helping parents respond to their children and teens who struggle with questions of sexual idenity, as well as how youth ministry can become more relevant in the lives of youth who are navigating these issues.

Download or read book 100 Best Ideas to Turbocharge Your Children s Ministry written by Dale Hudson and published by Group Publishing, Inc. . This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasure trove of tools and techniques to take your children’s ministry to the next level...and impact kids' lives like never before. These 100 sure-fire "how-tos" were developed by children’s ministry leaders who’ve spent years fine-tuning the strategies that bring real success. You'll discover how to: • Equip volunteers to love serving and stay for the long haul • Develop a dynamic ministry area that kids love and bring their friends to • Rev up your vision and get your team excited • And much, much more!

Download or read book Therefore I Have Hope written by Cameron Cole and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Throughout the journey of my worst nightmare—my descent into a dark, sad valley—the Holy Spirit would remind me of truths that comforted my soul and sustained my life." After the sudden death of their three-year-old son, Cameron Cole and his wife found themselves clinging to Christ through twelve key theological truths—truths that became their lifeline in the midst of unthinkable grief. Weaving together their own story of tragic loss and abiding faith, Cole explores these twelve life-giving truths to offer hope and comfort to those in the midst of tragedy.