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Compass 21 Shared Value Resources
The resources linked to the values listed below are based on YU's timeless 7 Biblical Shared Values of Youth Ministry.

Nurturing - recognizing that each student learns, grows, and develops spiritually at a different pace
-- 1 Peter 2:2-3

Devotions to Go: Jonah (978-1-56212-539-4), Philippians (978-1-56212-538-7),
James (978-1-56212-540-0)
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.
http://www.faithaliveresources.org/Devotions-to-Go-Jonah
http://www.faithaliveresources.org/Devotions-to-Go-Philippianshttp://www.faithaliveresources.org/Devotions-to-Go-James

Walk With Me Jesus devotional
978-1-59255-194-1 
This collection of short, to-the-point devotions includes four devotions per week: two for sharing with families and two for students. These devotions will comfort, encourage, and challenge students as they grow in their faith.
http://www.faithaliveresources.org/Walk-With-Me-Jesus

Every Bit of Who I Am 978-1-56212-788-6
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.
http://www.faithaliveresources.org/Every-Bit-of-Who-I-Am

32 Great Bible Studies for Youth: 978-1-56212-349-9 web
29 More Great Bible Studies for Youth: 978-1-56212-412-0 web
31 More Great Bible Studies for Youth: 978-1-56212-526-4web
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. 

Intermission 978-0-930265-06-9
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.
http://www.faithaliveresources.org/Intermission