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.

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.

Robert McGee's bestselling book has helped millions of readers learn how to be free to enjoy Christ's love while no longer basing their self-worth on their accomplishments or the opinions of others. Now this book will change the lives of countless teens as well, in this completely rewritten student edition of Search for Significance. With updated illustrations, practical application points, youth challenges, and journaling space, this version of the classic book is perfect for any teen or youth group. Teens will learn to experience the amazing truth that their self-worth is found not in their accomplishments or what their friends and family think of them, but in God's love for them; discover how their lives have been negatively affected by the four big lies that the world teaches about significance; learn to stop looking in all the wrong places for affirmation and affection; and gain life-changing confidence as they learn the true meaning of what God has done for them in Christ. Includes interactive study questions throughout each chapter.
* note- may be used in conjunction with VT 2162- In Search of Significance*

Third in the series: "Turkish Delight"
Don't get dusty as you trek through the ruins of Turkey! You'll be on-location as you follow tour-guide Dave Stotts through the Churches of Revelation, Sardis & Smyrna, Darius' Royal Road, the Hot Springs of Hierapolis, Laodicea, and other locations of importance. Learn how ancient history relates to the Bible as you learn about Paul's letters, the martyrdom of Polycarp, Acts, and the Early Church.
3 episodes on each DVD; discussion guide included on DVD.

Second in the series: "Greece is the Word"
Greece! The land of the Parthenon, Alexander the Great, and classic philosophy! Jump into this ancient world with enthusiastic tour guide Dave Stotts, and learn about the origins of the Olympics, the Oracle, Paul's missionary journeys, the Philosophers, Mars Hill, Corinthian decadence, the Corinth Canal, New Testament evidence, and more. Discover the people, places, and events that shaped Christian and world history!
3 episodes on each DVD; discussion guide included on DVD.

First in the series: "Rome if You Want To"
Never been to Rome? You'll feel like you have after you finish "Rome if You Want To"! Follow tour guide Dave Stotts on a fast-paced whirl through the Eternal City as he gets lost, explores Palatine Hill, explains the Arch of Titus and it's connection to the 70 AD destruction of Jerusalem, connects the Circus Maximus to auto racing, and finishes up with the Punic Wars and the Coliseum, including a fight with a costumed interpreter.
3 episodes on each DVD; discussion guide included on DVD.

"Drive Thru History" is a joyride through the fast lane of time gone by, led by the irreverent but always relevant Dave Stotts. Dave doesn't just talk about history; he lives it--in fast, easy-to-digest road trips. "Drive Thru History" makes exploring the history of Western civilization meaningful and totally entertaining. Three total DVD's in this new series; produced and provided by Focus on the Family.