Resources

Students Overview

Students, parents and ministry leaders are challenged by many issues facing the young people of today. Michael and Hayley DiMarco have a strong voice speaking into many areas of a student’s life. God Guy and God Girl help teens understand and apply what it means to be men and women of God at school, at home, in relationships, and on their own. Hayley speaks specifically to girls on issues of purity in Technical Virgin, Almost Sex and Sexy Girls. Hayley and Michael give key principles to students in consideration of the dating process in B4UD8.

Parents and ministry leaders are aided by Don Pearson and Paul Santhouse in Youth Work as they unpack 99 practical ideas for youth workers, parents and volunteers. Engaging the Soul of Youth Culture aids parents, pastors and educators to translate contemporary youth culture. Mark DeVries advocates an approach to bring teens into one-to-one relationships with older Christians, involving the whole church family from singles to seniors, in Family-Based Youth Ministry. Chap Clark is well respected to lead a conversation into the inside world of a teenager in Hurt, Disconnected and When Kids Hurt. What Your Son Isn’t Telling You by Michael Ross and Susie Shellenberger unlocks the secret world of teen boys for parents.

Great study resources for students can be found such as Experiencing God Youth Edition. Known student resource provides a holistic approach to student spiritual development, helping students know Christ, own their faith, and make their faith known. Fuel Ignited:Living Your Faith covers such topics as friendships, integrity and dealing with sex. Custom Curriculum allows student leaders to customize lessons on a variety of topics relevant to student life.