Our Sunday night youth Bible study is now going through Charlie Alcock’s book, More Than a High. The goal of this book is to move people from the emotional high of a youth camp, convention, or mission trip to the daily process of becoming more like Jesus. Charlie teaches Youth Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University and is the youth pastor at College Wesleyan Church. He has a passion for teens, a wealth of knowledge and experience in youth ministry, and is an all around good guy. It’s an inexpensive book and great for a personal or small group setting. We are on week 2 this week. Check it out.
Youth Ministry Resources
ifollow and Youth Ministry Resources
My good friend Scott Simmons finished his first book and it has become a great discipleship tool that many youth groups are using. Our group is almost through with the 10 week study and has thoroughly enjoyed it. ifollow is a great resource for groups or individuals looking to take the next step in their journey with Christ. Scott is the Director of Youth Ministries for the Wesleyan denomination.
Welcome to the Planet is a great resource that will take your youth group through the 5 purposes of the church. This 6 week study includes powerpoints, outlines, transcripts, and games to help you promote and implement this great series.
Check out these other great sermon series:
Helping Teens form the right HABITS
One of the resources I have used at each church I have served is the HABITS production pack and Super Series. This resource gives you materials that can truly help your teens reach a deeper commitment to Christ by learning Godly HABITS. HABITS is an acronym for
Hang time with God (Quiet Time Journals)
Accountability with another believer (Back 2 Back)
Bible Memorization (Hidden Treasures)
Involvement with the church body (no resources)
Tithing commitment (Bank of Blessings)
Study Scripture (Rootworks).
I took things a step further and adapted the materials to a new acronym for our group-PRACTICE. There is a 6 weeks teaching series on the HABITS along with everything you need to reproduce the take home materials for you teens. It’s a great investment and I’ve used it several times.