There is a God (it isn't you). Your life is a project (it isn't yours). The real you is waiting (it isn't hard).
Does this sound "teen" familiar?

John Ortberg has some intriguing answers to those questions in this book and video-based experience. Follow along as he helps you gauge your spiritual health through interactive video discussions, questions, and group exercises that deal with real issues you face as a teen in today's world.

The 5 sessions include:

1. Discovering the Spirit
2. Renewing my mind
3. Redeeming my time
4. Deepening my relationships
5. Transforming my experiences

The essence of Jesus' moral vision is this: His followers are to love God and to love others with everything they've got. Love is not one of the virtues but the essence and summary of all virtue. Scot McKnight calls this double commandment to love "The Jesus Creed." We can't wait until we're adults to begin loving God and loving others. In the video presentations (10 min/session), Scot presents the twelve key aspects of becoming a Jesus follower.

Sessions include:

1. The Jesus Creed
2. Happiness is a GPS
3. The More Jesus Expects
4. Spiritual Branding
5. The Lord's Prayer
6. Forgiveness
7. Learning to Be Wise
8. Focused Following
9. Who Is Jesus?
10. Distraction vs. Devotion
11. Representing Jesus

Stop looking through piles of books or files of documents trying to put together the perfect lesson. The Skit Guys have come to the rescue and compiled it all for you! This DVD has everything you need for a successful youth group: a video from The Skit Guys, a message outline for you to use and reproducible small group questions for your leaders.
In this new DVD series from the Skit Guys, you'll get more than just funny videos! Along with each clip, you'll find everything you could possibly need to incorporate it into your lesson or message. Perfect for youth groups, small groups, and Sunday school, the study guides, talk outlines, and discussion questions will have your students engaged and make life a little easier on you and your leaders!
You Teach DVD, Volume 1 covers everything from laziness and accountability, to love and God's will. On this DVD you'll find the following videos and lessons:

o Overcoming Laziness
o God's Chisel
o Mr. Accountability
o Cards You've Been Dealt
o World vs. Christian: The Bible
o Too Deep, Too Soon: I'm in Love with You

Provided by Youth Specialties
Approx. 5 min/session

In this DVD-based study, you'll gain Christian insight on J.K. Rowling's wizard through three relevant questions:
"What does the author say?"
Learn why Rowling said her belief in God inspired Harry Potter.
"What does the story say?"
Uncover Harry's prophecy, "power" of love and title of "Chosen One."
"What does the Bible say?"
Find out which two Bible verses Rowling said summarize the series.

Complete with direct quotes from the author, an overview of major Christian imagery in the series and discussion questions in the guides, InSight: Harry Potter equips you to start a conversation with a hot topic only to lead into a talk about the more important matters of the Christian faith.

This series, based on one of the longest running and most cherished programs in television history, comes from the co-creator of the "Andy Griffith Show Bible Study Series."
Lesson 1: Appear Pressure (Theme-Appearances) Episode: Jethro Goes to School
Lesson 2: Accept No Substitutes for Acceptance (Theme -Acceptance) Episode: The Servants
Lesson 3: The Love Boast (Theme -Love) Episode: The Girl from Home
Lesson 4: The Idol Faker (Theme- Idols) Episode: The Clampetts Go Hollywood.
Every lesson has three parts - Parable, Reflection and Action.

This series, based on one of the longest running and most cherished programs in television history, comes from the co-creator of the "Andy Griffith Show Bible Study Series."
Lesson 1: Humble (Possum) Pie (Theme: Humility) Episode "Elly's First Date"
Lesson 2: Forgive and Forget What? (Theme: Forgiveness) Episode "Jed Plays Solomon"
Lesson 3: Generous to Your Fault (Theme: Generosity) Episode "The Clampetts in Court"
Lesson 4: Believe it … Or Else! (Theme: Belief) Episode "The Giant Jackrabbit. Appx. 20 min/program.
Every lesson has three parts - Parable, Reflection and Action.

This series, based on one of the longest running and most cherished programs in television history, comes from the co-creator of the "Andy Griffith Show Bible Study Series."
Lesson 1: Count Your Many Blessings (Biblical Theme: Blessings)
Episode "The Clampetts Strike Oil"
Lesson 2: $25 Million and Change (Biblical Theme: Change) Episode "Getting Settled"
Lesson 3: The Truth, The Whole Truth & Nothing but a Pack of Lies (Theme: Truth) Episode "The Clampetts Meet Mrs. Drysdale"
Lesson 4: What's My Motivation? (Theme: Motives) Episode "Elly Needs a Maw"
Every lesson has three parts - Parable, Reflection and Action.

Your teenagers are inundated with media every day—video games, TV, movies, YouTube, texting, Facebook, iPods. In fact, studies show that the average teenager consumes more than 7 hours of media a day. That doesn’t even count any media related to homework assignments or class projects!

With so many options out there, it’s critical for teenagers to be equipped with tools that help them make wise choices. This 3-week video curriculum from youth culture expert Walt Mueller will teach students, parents, and teachers how to filter the overwhelming amount of media choices.

Lessons include:
Lesson 1 – Discover [10:22]
Lesson 2 – Discern [9:47]
Lesson 3 – Decide [10:49]

Includes CD with downloadable discussion guide, promo. materials, poster, etc.

What happens when a smart, talented young man desires to serve God…but is mostly driven by his fear of death and Hell? How is a conflicted heart torn by love and desire? And what happens when that heart finally discovers grace?
A Heart Transformed Can Change the World!
In this powerful true story, based directly on the private journals of John and Charles Wesley, we glimpse the private struggles of one man who would go on to found the Methodist movement - and another who would become one of the most prolific and beloved hymn writers of history. Together, they would transform the face of England with revolutionary ministries to the poor and downtrodden, creating a movement that laid the groundwork for the eventual abolition of slavery.
This movie makes one proud to be a Methodist!

***This DVD is licensed for HOME USE ONLY and may not be exhibited at a church or other public venue without purchase of a special church license.***

Confirmation is not the beginning or the end of the faith journey. Confirmation is about making disciples. It is that simple and that challenging. To help your church meet the challenge, Cokesbury has developed Credo.

Credo is a confirmation program that is not your conventional classroom experience! It brings worship, Sunday school, Bible study, service, and church ministries into confirmation. Credo is a confirmation program so straightforward, so easy to follow, and so reasonably priced, it can be used in virtually any church and in a wide variety of schedules. You’ll have the option to use it over a semester, the course of a school year, a 3-year span, or however you want to plan it.

This simple leader’s guide features lesson plans for 18 confirmation class sessions. This resource is ideal for churches who have multiple confirmation program teachers.

(For a complete comprehensive program with added ideas and activities, churches have the option of purchasing the Director’s Tools)