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A Sure Thing: What We Believe and Why
Textbook: 1-56212-779-9; Faith Alive [web]
Teacher Manual: 1-56212-780-2
Written by Cornelius Plantinga, this unique collection of daily devotions for Christian teenagers clearly and systematically teaches students the language and basic truths of the Christian faith within the Reformed tradition. The teacher's manual includes background material to enhance understanding of the lessons, step-by-step procedures for each lesson, and lesson variations that can adapt to the specific needs of your students. Through this course, students will acquire and use a basic "faith vocabulary" common to the Reformed tradition, grasp the systematic structure of Reformed doctrine and gain a deeper understanding of the bond between Scripture and doctrine, recognize how the doctrines of the church are expressed in its confessions and teachings, and see a clear connection between doctrine and life.

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Battle Cry for a Generation
978-0-78144-379-1 ; Ron Luce, 2005; Baker Book House [web]

Beginning in Jesus
978-0-31026-644-0 – Doug Fields & Brett Eastman (Experiencing Christ Together Series), 2005; Baker Book House [web] This first book in the series, Beginning in Jesus, brings your group face to face with different character qualities of Jesus. Students will understand the many aspects of Jesus’ character:• Teacher: How and why is Jesus’ teaching so different?• Healer: Why does Jesus restore people?• Shepherd: How is Jesus leading and caring for his people?• Servant: Why is servanthood so important to Jesus?• Savior: What does it mean that Jesus is a savior?• Risen Lord: Why is it so important that Jesus really is the son of God?Beginning in Jesus lets students love more deeply, live more honestly, and develop their character in Christ as they help each other answer His call everyday.

Body Prayer
978-1-40007-148-7– Doug Pagitt & Kathryn Prill, 2005; Baker Book House [web]
Join Christians throughout history who used their entire being as a prayer–in expressions of joy, gratitude, and entreaty, as well as worship and devotion to God. This biblically based guide will help you practice a richer, more meaningful expression of prayer–one that involves your body as well as your soul. This is prayer that goes deeper than words. Engage your physical senses in a spiritual discipline. If your spirituality lacks passion, you can find new life in the ancient practice of body prayer. When you adopt postures that express the burdens of your heart, you bring all of who you are into God’s presence. BodyPrayer invites twenty-eight ways to involve your entire being as you connect with God. Whether you pray in submission with forehead touching the ground, or in exaltation with arms outstretched and eyes raised to heaven, you will find new spiritual vitality in prayer that expresses all of who you are.

Bored with God: How Parents, Youth Leaders and Teachers Can Overcome Spiritual Apathy
978-0-83083-206-4 – Sean Dunn, 2004; Baker Book House [web]
In Bored with God, Sean Dunn catalogs what he's seen of apathy in his ministry to youth. He offers sympathetic guidance from the Scriptures for keeping apathy from spreading and for shepherding students into spiritual hunger. Teenagers can be frustratingly sleepy in their faith, but once these slumbering giants are awakened to a life with God, they can apply virtually tireless energy to the problems of a world bored with God. And their energy is particularly contagious.

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Calling a Youth Pastor
1-56212-460-9 - Faith Alive [web]
Whether you're a church looking for a youth pastor or a youth pastor looking for a job--this is a great resource. This resource includes a congregational checklist, youth pastor qualifications, questions for search committees to ask candidates, and questions for candidates to ask search committees.

Christian Educator’s Handbook on Teaching
978-0-80102-179-4 - Kenneth Gangel & Howard Hendricks, Textbook, 1998; Baker Book House [web]

Church Reimagined
978-0-31026-975-5 – Doug Pagitt, 2005; Baker Book House [web]
This book is about striving, about trying, about experimenting with the idea that the old ways of approaching spiritual formation may not be the only avenues toward living lives in harmony with God in our day. Inside these pages you’ll spend a full week with Solomon’s Porch—a holistic, missional, Christian community in Minneapolis—and get a front row seat at their gatherings, meetings, and meals. Along the way, you’ll also discover what spiritual formation looks like in a church community that moves beyond education based practices by including worship, physicality, dialogue, hospitality, belief, creativity, and service as means toward spiritual formation rather than mere appendices to it.

Comprehensive Guide to Youth Ministry Counseling
978-0-68708-236-0 - Group Publishing, 2002; Baker Book House [web]

Connecting Your Heart to Others’
978-0-31025-334-1 – Doug Fields and Brett Eastman, 2003; Baker Book House [web] Connecting Your Hearts to Others’ affirms fresh and powerful ways to draw close to each other—and to God. This volume of the Life Together series focuses on the essence of fellowship, a value that is universally endorsed but pretty badly practiced. Six sessions in this book will lead to the opening of your heart in ways you never knew possible. But God did! Here are Christ’s ways—explained fully and interestingly—to achieve an amazing new sense of community!

Core Realities of Youth Ministry
978-0-31025-513-0 - Mike Yaconelli, 2004; Baker Book House [web]

Counseling Troubled Teens & Their Families
0687082366 – Andrew Weaver, John Preston, & Leigh Jerome, 1999; Baker Book House [web]

Counseling Troubled Youth
978-0-66425-654-8 – Robert Dykstra, 1997; Baker Book House [web]

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Devotions to Go: Jonah
(1-56212-539-7), Philippians (1-56212-538-9), James (1-56212-540-0) ; Faith Alive [web]
This series of 10-minute devotions, written by Jolene DeHeer, helps high school teens develop the habit of spending time with God daily. Each book focuses on one book of the Bible and provides tools for understanding and applying Scripture, developing a powerful prayer life, and listening to God.

Dirt on Learning
0764420887 – Thom & Joan Schultz, 1999; Baker Book House [web]
Build faith in your church—in every classroom! This thought-provoking book from veteran educators Thom & Joani Schultz explores what Jesus’ Parable of the Sower says about effective teaching and learning. Readers will rethink the Christian education methods used in their churches and consider what really works. While this book issues a direct challenge—to evaluate the effectiveness of a church’s Christian education program—the tone is reassuring and positive. Implementing the authors’ proposals will increase the impact of any Christian education program…and make a lifelong difference in the lives of learners.

Discover Your Gifts (adult version)
Student Book: 1-56212-183-9, Faith Alive [web]
Leader Guide: 1-56212-182-0
Questionnaire: 1-56212-709-8
This Bible-based course helps adults identify and use their spiritual gifts. As they discover their spiritual gifts, they'll learn how they fit with your church's ministry. Includes seven study sessions and a follow-up consulting plan.

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The Emerging Church
0310245648 – Dan Kimball, 2003; Baker Book House [web]
Churches are noticing less and less emerging generations in their midst. The Emerging Church, winner of the 2004 Christianity Today Award, explores the cultural changes impacting churches and offers practical advice of how they can creatively reach emerging generations. Some of the "spiritual" things that were removed from churches are the very things that post-Christian generations are connecting with and find attractive in a church. Includes •Samples and photos of emerging church worship gatherings •Recommended resources for the emerging church. The seeker-sensitive movement revolutionized the way we did church and introduced countless baby boomers to Jesus. Yet trends show that today’s post-Christian generations are not responding like the generations before them. As we enter a new cultural era, what do worship services look like that are connecting with the hearts of emerging generations? How do preaching, leadership, evangelism, spiritual formation, and, most of all, how we even think of “church” need to change? The Emerging Church goes beyond just theory and gets into very practical ways of assisting you in your local church circumstances. There is no one right way, no model for us all to emulate. But there is something better. Dan Kimball calls it “Vintage Christianity”: a refreshing return to an unapologetically sacred, raw, historical, and Jesus-focused missional ministry. Vintage Christianity connects with emerging post-seeker generations who are very open spiritually but are not interested in church. For pastors, leaders, and every concerned Christian, Kimball offers a riveting and easy-to-grasp exploration of today’s changing culture and gives insight into the new kind of churches that are emerging in its midst. Included is running commentary by Rick Warren, Brian McLaren, Howard Hendricks, and others.

Every Bit of Who I Am
1-56212-788-8; Faith Alive [web]
Who Am I? It's a question everyone asks and it isn't an easy one. In this devotional Jim Schaap offers direction and insight that will help you find an answer. You'll begin with an honest look at identity and move from there to explore why your life matters, who you are in Christ, and how you can grow in your faith and understanding of the Bible. These 238 powerful devotions, based on Bible verses and Heidelberg Catechism phrases, will give new and exciting meaning to your life and will guide you to see that every bit of who you are hinges on your relationship to God.

Experiential Youth Ministry Handbook: How Intentional Activity Can Make the Spiritual Stuff Stick
978-0-31025-532-1 - John Losey, 2004; Baker Book House [web]

Experiencing God Youth Edition
0805499253 – Henry Blackaby & Claude King, 1993 ; Baker Book House [web]

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Family Based Youth Ministry
978-0-83083-243-9 – Mark Devries, 2004; Baker Book House [web]

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Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry
978-0-83580-858-3 – Kenda Creasy Dean & Ron Foster, 1998; Baker Book House [web]

Grace Based Youth Ministry: Helping Teenagers See Themselves Through God’s Eyes
978-0-76442-779-4 – Chris Hill, 2004; Baker Book House [web]

Growing to be Like Jesus
9780310253358– Doug Fields & Brett Eastman (Experiencing Christ Together Series), 2003; Baker Book House [web]
 
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Help I’m a Student Leader: Practical Ideas and Guidelines on Leadership
978-0-31025-961-9 – Doug Fields, 2005; Baker Book House [web]
Doug Fields has been a youth pastor for a long time, and he has helped a few students here and there figure out how to be leaders in his ministry. Now he’s here to help you. Here’s a little bit of what’s inside: • Learning how Jesus led others • Lightening the load of your adult leaders • Discovering the secrets of getting others involved• Deepening your own faith by serving others • Balancing your schedule—family, school, faith, leadership • Becoming an encourager You’ve been entrusted with leadership responsibilities, and Help! I’m a Student Leader! is full of hands-on leadership ideas and guidance that’ll help you discover the leadership role that you were created to fill. Written for students at their level.

Help, I’m a Woman in Youth Ministry
978-0-31025-552-9 – Kara Powell, Megan Hutchinson & Heather Flies, 2004; Baker Book House [web] Geared for professionals and volunteers alike, Help! I’m a Woman in Youth Ministry! focuses on the unique ministry issues that you wrestle with every day, including: The challenges of singleness, marriage, and parenthood, mentoring and counseling, making your voice heard, fair treatment and fair pay, working with men …and much more! Regardless of age, marital status, church size, or denomination, Help! I’m a Woman in Youth Ministry! will transform how you approach your unique, vital place in the youth ministry world.

Help My Kids are Hurting
978-0-31026-708-9 – Marv Penner, 2006; Baker Book House [web]

High Definition Life
978-0-80073-053-6 – Luis Palau, 2005; Baker Book House [web]

How to Speak to Youth and Keep Them Awake at the Same Time
978-0-31020-146-5 – Ken Davis, 1996; Baker Book House [web]

Hurt: Inside the World of Today’s Teenagers
978-0-80102-732-1 – Chap Clark, 2004; Baker Book House [web]

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I Believe: Getting Ready to Profess My Faith
Study Guide: 1-56212-978-3 - Faith Alive [web]
Mentor Guide: 1-56212-919-8
A guide to help mentors prepare young people (grades 5-12) to make public profession of faith. Through exercise, discussion, action, and relationships, teens learn to grow in and express their faith. Includes key teachings summarized in the Apostles' Creed, reviews God's will for our lives as summarized in the Ten Commandments and Christ's summary of the law, highlights the importance of prayer and Bible reading, what it means to participate in the sacraments, and more.

Intermission
0-930265-06-8 - Faith Alive [web]
This popular devotional by Jim Schaap is a great gift for teens who are entering high school or making profession of faith. Contains 180 daily readings to help junior high students make time for God. Each devotion includes a Scripture reading and prayer.

In the Word (Bible Study Basics for Youth Ministry)
0764425846 – Amy Simpson, 2004; Baker Book House [web]

Invitation to Solitude and Silence
0830823867 – Ruth Barton, 2004; Baker Book House [web]

It’s Not About Me Teen Edition: Live Like You Mean It
978-1-59145-290-4 – Max Lucado, 2005; Baker Book House [web]

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Jesus Freaks
978-1-57778-072-4 – DC Talk (Voice of the Martyrs), 1999; Baker Book House [web] This Gold Medallion-nominated book opens the eyes of a new generation to the persecution of Christians around the world. Offering stories of martyrs past and present, it's a wake-up call to prayer and to lives of unashamed faith There are more Christian martyrs today than there were in 100 AD--in the days of the Roman Empire. According to a study done at Regent University, there were close to 164,000 Christians martyred around the world in 1999. Their stories must be told.

Jesus the Life Changer: 12 Bible Studies to Transform How Teenagers Connect with Christ
978-0-76442-874-6 – Kelli Trujillo & David Trujillo, 2005; Baker Book House [web]

Josh McDowell’s Handbook on Counseling Youth
084993263X – Josh McDowell & Bob Hostetler, 1996; Baker Book House [web]

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Leader's Guide with Reproducible Handouts Building Community in Youth Groups
0931529069 - Denny Rydberg, 1985; Baker Book House [web]

Leadership 101
978-0-31026-360-9 – Denise Van Eck, 2005; Baker Book House [web]

Leadership Wisdom from Unlikely Voices
978-0-31025-800-1 – Dave Fleming, 2004; Baker Book House [web]
For leaders who’ve read every leadership book (or just feel like they have) Most leaders feel like they’ve read all there is to read about leadership but are still frustrated when the tools of “professionals” fail to work. Leadership Wisdom from Unlikely Voices takes leaders off the frustrating path of doing leadership and into the more meaningful place of being a leader. Rather than focusing on new tools or techniques, author Dave Fleming draws on the “voices” of contemplative thinkers and their views on issues that affect leaders today. Nouwen, Augustine, Underhill, Benedict, and others offer readers insight from outside the world of leadership on how to regain the humanity of being a leader. Each chapter includes interactive exercises that allow readers to reflect on what they’re learning, evaluate ideas, and then implement those ideas that resonate most.

Letters to a Student
978-1-85792-866-2 – Drew Donald, 2003; Baker Book House [web]
Life on campuses or the 21st Century can be a very challenging experience for the young Christian. Amongst competing belief systems it can seem the only one absent is orthodox, evangelical Christianity. Then there are the practical concerns and temptations….for the parent and student alike it is a daunting prospect. Letters to a student is a series of letters from an old friend to a student giving advice on all sorts of issues, which a student may encounter in their years at college - Freshers Week, Christian Unions, evangelism, doubt, temptation, guidance, marriage, singleness, mountaineering, literature, music, exams, consumerism, and graduating. The tone is similar to Letters to Malcolm, by C.S. Lewis.

Life Together Student Edition Curriculum Kit
978-0-31025-332-7 – 2003; Baker Book House [web]
Thirty-six sessions are included in the six-book curriculum:• STARTING to Go Where God Wants You to Be: 6 Small Group Sessions on Beginning• CONNECTING Your Hearts to Others: 6 Small Group Sessions on Fellowship• GROWING to Be Like Jesus: 6 Small Group Sessions on Discipleship• SERVING Others in Love: 6 Small Group Sessions on Ministry• SHARING Your Story and God’s Story: 6 Small Group Sessions on Evangelism• SURRENDERING Your Life to Honor God: 6 Small Group Sessions on worship, teaching about the session’s core Bible passage and theme, the lesson material takes the burden of correct interpretation off the leader, so less experienced leaders can be confident that their groups’ direction stays biblically sound. The kit includes 6 guides and 3 DVDs with inserts for leaders. Also available are the 6 student editions of Doing Life Together Bible studies.

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Ministry Nuts & Bolts
978-0-82543-190-6 – Aubrey Malphurs, 1998; Baker Book House [web]

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No Easy Answers
Student Pack: 1-56212-844-2; Faith Alive [web]
Leader Guide: 1-56212-845-0
This Christian ethics course helps sharpen decision-making skills through real-life dilemmas and case studies organized around the Ten Commandments. Teachers and students will love this highly interactive course! Great for high school as well as young adults.

Nurture that is Christian: Developmental Perspectives on Christian Education
978-0-80102-132-9 - James Wilhoit & John Dettoni, Textbook, 1995; Baker Book House [web]

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Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry
0830732292 – Jim Burns & Mark Devries, 2003; Baker Book House [web]

The Perfect Program and other Fairy Tales: Confessions of a Well Intentioned Youth Worker
978-1-57683-822-8 – David Chow, 2005; Baker Book House [web]

Plugging in Parents
978-0-83073-229-6 – Group publishing, 2005; Baker Book House [web]

Posers, Fakers and Wannabees
1576837998 – Brennan Manning and Jim Hancock, 2006; Baker Book House [web] To be God’s child, we’ve got to be real. There’s no faking our way into heaven. No hitchhiking or smuggling ourselves in either. We can’t fool God. The good thing is: the Father already knows us exactly as we are. He knows how we think and act. While it might be somewhat embarrassing at times, God’s complete knowledge actually gives us freedom to come to terms with everything in our lives: the good, bad, and unspeakable. Taken from Brennan Manning’s best-seller, Abba’s Child, this book helps us see how God’s grace sets us free—free to be who we really are. No more games, no acts, no masks. Just ourselves, as we really are in Him.

Power of a Praying Teen
978-0-73690-190-1 – Stormie Omartian, 2005; Baker Book House [web]

Purpose Driven Youth Ministry
978-0-31021-253-9 – Doug Fields, 1998; Baker Book House [web]

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Quest of Faith
0-930265-74-2; Faith Alive [web]
A brief review of Reformed teachings that helps new Christians think through and deepen their faith. In this book, Robert DeMoor leads the reader through 65 basic questions about the Christian faith and our Reformed heritage. For each question he suggests possible answers that stimulate readers to formulate their own answers and speak clearly and knowledgeably about what they believe. Great for pre-profession of faith classes.

Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Youth 978-0-80106-608-5
Patricia A. Miller & Keith R. Miller (forthcoming, Aug 2006) ; Baker Book House [web]

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Reaching a Generation for Christ
978-0-80249-348-4 – Richard Dunn & Mark Senter, 1997, Textbook; Baker Book House [web]

Reformed: What It Means, Why it Matters
1-56212-433-1 - Faith Alive [web]
This book by Robert DeMoor provides a succinct, armchair tour of the distinctive teachings of the Reformed/Presbyterian expression of the Christian faith. The four chapters each provide useful sidebars that add interesting tidbits, explain terms, and provide shortcuts for those with limited time. Each chapter concludes with open-ended discussion questions that encourage further reflection and investigation.

Route 66: A Road Trip Through the Bible
Student book: 1-59255-200-5; Faith Alive [web]
Leader Resources: 1-59255-201-3
A Bible overview course that presents "the big picture" for high school students. Teens become acquainted with the structure and content of the Bible, learn about the major themes that unify the Bible, and are challenged to respond in their daily lives. The leader’s guide includes reproducible handouts and a large wall chart.

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Search for Significance Student Edition
978-0-84994-446-8 – Robert S. McGee, 2003; Baker Book House [web]

Seven Checkpoints for Youth Leaders: 7 Principles Every Teenager Needs to Know 978-1-58229-177-2 – Andy Stanley & Stuart Hall, 2001; Baker Book House [web]

Seven Laws of Teaching
0972237410 - John Milton Gregory, 2003; Baker Book House [web]

Shaping the Spiritual Life of Students: A Guide for Youth Workers, Teachers, Pastors, and Campus Ministers   978-0-83082-284-3 – Richard Dunn, 2001; Baker Book House [web]
 
Single Digit Youth Groups: Working with Groups with Fewer than 10 Teens
9780687740420 – Marcey Balcomb, 2004; Baker Book House [web]

Smart Faith: Loving God with all your Mind
978-1-57683-734-4 - J.P. Moreland & Mark Matlock, 2005; Baker Book House [web]

So You've Been Asked To Mentor a Young Person
1-56212-378-5 - Faith Alive [web]
This brief pamphlet will help you recruit and train mentors for your youth program.

Spiritual Leadership
978-0-80246-799-7 – J. Oswald Sanders, 1994; Baker Book House [web]

Starting Right: Thinking Theologically about Youth Ministry
978-0-31023-406-7 – ed. by Kenda Creasy Dean, Chap Clark and Dave Rahn, 2001 Baker Book House [web]
Thinking Theologically About Youth Ministry is the first academic textbook that introduces youth ministry students (whether undergraduate or graduate level) to a marriage of solid research, real life, and accessible design. Whereas most college-level texts may reflect a thorough (though impenetrable) mastery of the field, they tend to expect readers to plow through unnecessarily thick prose and bland design because "it’s good for them." Youth Specialties doesn’t agree. In this debut title to a continuing academic book line, college and seminary students will be introduced to real-life research, real-life youth ministry dilemmas, and real-life solutions. Textbook.

Sunday Morning Live: How and Why We Worship
Student Book: 1-56212-842-6; Faith Alive [web]
Leader Guide: 1-56212-843-4
This course helps students understand how and why we worship God each Sunday. Explores the biblical basis for worship, helps young people understand the various elements of worship, and examines the principles that help us in worship. Copublished with the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.

Surrendering to Jesus
978-1-03102-664-95 – Doug Fields and Brett Eastman (Experiencing Christ Together Series), 2006; Baker Book House [web]

Swans are not Silent series
Legacy of Sovereign Joy, 2000 – 1581341733; Hidden Smile of God 2001 – 1581342470; Roots of Endurance 2002, - 1581344279; Contending for our All 2006, - 158134676X; John Piper;
Baker Book House [web]
When Augustine handed over leadership of his church in A.D. 426, his successor was so overwhelmed by a sense of inadequacy that he declared, ‘The swan is silent,’ fearing the spiritual giant’s voice would be lost to time. But for 1,600 years Augustine has not been silent—and neither have those who faithfully trumpeted the cause of Christ after him. Their lives have inspired every generation of believers and should compel us to a greater passion for God. Each volume contains the biography of three individuals from the church. Legacy of Sovereign Joy covers Augustine, Martin Luther and John Calvin; Hidden Smile of God covers John Bunyan, William Cowper and David Brainerd; The Roots of Endurance covers John Newton, Charles Simeon and William Wilberforce; Contending for our All covers Athanasius, John Owen and J. Gresham Machen.

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Teaching that Makes a Difference
978-0-31025-247-– Dan Lambert, 2004; Baker Book House [web]

The Youth Worker’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis
978-0-31026-313-5 – Rich Van Pelt and Jim Hancock, 2005; Baker Book House [web] When it comes to crisis, it’s not a matter of if, but when. Anyone who stays in youth ministry very long will encounter significant crises. Family break-ups, substance abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, cutting, suicide, gun violence…and more. But without proper and immediate care, crises like these cause years of emotional pain and spiritual scarring in students. Rich Van Pelt and Jim Hancock want to help you prevent that from happening. Through their experience and expertise, you’ll learn how to:
• Respond quickly and effectively to crisis.
• Balance legal, ethical, and spiritual outcomes.
• Forge preventive partnerships with parents, schools, and students.
• Bring healing when the damage is done.
When crises happen—and they will, ready or not—there are practical steps you can take. Van Pelt and Hancock provide field-tested advice and specific, biblically based guidance for each stage of crisis. Keep this book on hand as the go-to resource when you need it most.

The Vision Thing: Making Sense of Life
1-56212-835-3; Faith Alive [web]
Why is a worldview important? Discover the importance of using the lens of Scripture to see the world from God's perspective. This course will help you to begin to develop a coherent and biblical worldview, realize how our worldview affects our daily lives, sense both the brokenness and the goodness of creation, appreciate the central place of Jesus Christ in the way we look at the world and ourselves, and learn to use our gifts to help restore shalom to our world and our lives. Leader's Guide with Reproducible Handouts.

The Youth Builder
978-0-83072-923-4 – Jim Burns & Mark DeVries, 2002; Baker Book House [web]

This Way to Youth Ministry
978-0-31024-869-9 – Duffy Robbins, 2004; Baker Book House [web]
This Way to Youth Ministry is the most complete academic text for those who might be called to such a journey. Thirty-year youth ministry veteran Duffy Robbins explores the theology, theory, and practice of youth ministry. With just the right mix of theory and application, this extensive academic text shows you both the big picture and the close-up details of making ministry work. Textbook.

Thriving Youth Groups: Secrets for Growing Your Ministry
978-0-76442-680-3 – Jeanne Mayo, 2005; Baker Book House [web]
If a youth group fails the ‘friendliness test,’ teenagers won’t come back. Fortunately, building a friendship culture is easier than you think—especially with this in-depth and practical guide from renowned youth ministry expert Jeanne Mayo. Her three decades of in-the-trenches experience are poured into this idea-filled book to help even the busiest youth workers create a truly magnetic ministry—and a true ‘youth family.’ Jeanne’s field-tested insights encourage both spiritual and numerical growth!

Timeless Youth Ministry
978-0-80242-948-3 - Lee Vukich & Steve Vandergriff, Textbook, 2002; Baker Book House [web]

Transformation Stations – Group Publishing (leader’s guide with CD-ROM series) 978-0-76443-084-8 2005; Baker Book House [web]

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 Walk With Me, Grades 6-8, Year 3, Unit 2 ("Welcome to the Family")
Student Resources: 1-59255-156-4 - Faith Alive [web]
Leader Guide/Resource: 1-59255-157-2
This unit of Walk With Me replaces the popular course, "Discover Your Church" and includes units "Our Family Album", "Family Values", "Family Life", and "You and Your Family".

Walk With Me, Grades 6-8, Year 1, Units 2 ("Bible Reading") and 4 ("Talking With God")
Student Resources; Leader Guide/Resource; Faith Alive [web]
These Walk With Me units cover topics previously covered in "Discover How to Grow Spiritually" and include "Finding Your Way Through the Bible", "How to Read the Bible", "Make it a Habit", "Questions About Prayer", "How to Pray", "What to Pray", and "Making Prayer a Habit".

Walk With Me, Grades 6-8, Year 2
Student Resources; Leader Guide/Resource; Faith Alive [web]
(focused on doctrine) This entire year of Walk With Me curriculum (36 lessons in all) deals with the topics found in the junior high course, "Discover Your Faith". It covers Q&A 1-78 from Q&A: A Summary of Biblical Teachings.

Walk With Me, Grades 6-8, Year 3, Unit 3 ("Using My Gifts in the Church")
Student Resources: 1-59255-158-0 - Faith Alive [web]
Leader Guide/Resource: 1-59255-159-9
This unit of Walk With Me replaces the youth version of "Discover Your Gifts" and includes the following lessons: "Naming our Gifts", "Observing our Gifts in Action", "Taking Inventory of Our Gifts", and "Using our Gifts".

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Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry: A Personal and Practical Guide to Starting Right
978-0-31024-045-7 – Doug Fields, 2002; Baker Book House [web]
The author disarmingly relates stories and principles from his own successes and failures over 20-plus years in youth ministry. In the end, he offers treasure troves of practical advice, all in the hope that new youth workers can travel a smoother path and achieve real longevity in a church culture that all too often chews them and spits them out.

Youth Ministry Handbook Making the Connection
978-0-84994-209-9 – Sean McDowell & Ray Willey, 2000; Baker Book House [web]

Youth Worker’s Guide to Parent Ministry
978-0-31024-216-1 – Marv Penner, 2003; Baker Book House [web]
The kids in your youth group are not isolated beings…Ministry to youth means ministry to the families! Churches are hiring Youth and Family Pastors, finally, in an overdue ministry focus. A critical component of a family-based or family-friendly youth ministry is a conscious strategy for ministry to the parents of adolescents. Expectations and opportunities in the area of parent and family ministry have increased dramatically. Youth Worker’s Guide to Parent Ministry develops a model of parent ministry based on the belief that for a youth worker to be truly effective, it is important to lay careful relational groundwork to ensure that the right to be heard has been earned. Dr. Marv Penner, respected adolescent researcher, youth pastor, and family counselor, presents nine evolving levels of parent ministry–each one strengthening the credibility of the youth worker and opening doors to deeper and more meaningful parent support. Each of the nine levels is supported with a number of practical ideas and strategies for implementation. Youth Worker’s Guide to Parent Ministry provides both a theoretical framework and the tools for implementation in local-church or para-church settings.

4 Views of Youth Ministry and the Church
0310234050 – Mark Senter, Wesley Black & Chap Clark, 2001; Baker Book House [web] In a dialog that often gets downright feisty, four youth ministry academicians explain their distinct philosophical and ecclesiological views regarding how youth ministry relates to the church at large.

7 Laws of the Learner: How to Teach Anything to Practically Anyone
978-0-88070-464-9 – Bruce Wilkinson, 1983; Baker Book House [web]

29 More Great Bible Studies for Youth
1-56212-412-9; Faith Alive [web]

31 More Great Bible Studies for Youth
1-56212-526-5; Faith Alive [web]
Straightforward, easy-to-use, and great for student-led groups! These reproducible books include information about student-led groups, an opening and closing session, and 32, 29, or 31 studies. Each study includes a brief introduction, questions for warm-up discussion, a Bible passage, and a closing.

32 Great Bible Studies for Youth
1-56212-349-1; Faith Alive [web]