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Formation Resource Library

Youth activities and curriculum

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1-Minute Bible for Students  John R. Kohlenberger III and Doug Fields
Administration, Publicity and Fundraising (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Camps, Retreats, Missions & Service (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Cloud of Witnesses, an audio journal (as in ‘magazine’) on youth, church and culture from Princeton Theological Seminary’s Institute for Youth Ministry.  compact discs
            Vol. 4  Vocation
            Vol. 5  Play
            Vol. 6  Story
            Vol. 7  Mission
            Vol. 8  Belonging to God
Contagious Faith by Dave Rahn & Terry Linhart
Creative Meetings, Bible Lessons & Worship Ideas (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Crowd Breakers & Mixers (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Discussion & Lesson Starters 1 (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Discussion & Lesson Starters 2 (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
✓Do It! Active Learning in Youth Ministry by Thom and Joani Schultz
Drama Skits & Sketches (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Drama, Skits & Sketches 2 (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
✓Enter the Story: 7 Experiences to Unlock the Bible for Your Students by Michael Novelli
Every Picture Tells a Story: 48 evocative photographs for inspiring reaction and reflection by Youth Specialties
✓Every Young Man’s Battle Workbook  by Stephen Arterburn
✓Every Young Woman’s Battle Workbook  by Shannon Ethridge
✓Faith Metaphors: 50 Interactive Object Lessons for Youth Ministry by Group
✓Find Your Fit  by Kevin Johnson and Jane Kise
✓Find Your Fit Leader’s Guide  by Kevin Johnson and Jane Kise
For Young Women Only  by Shaunti Feldhahn & Lisa Rice
Games (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Games 2 (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
✓Girls: 10 Gutsy, God-Centered Sessionson Issues that Matter to Girls by Kirgiss, Musick, et. al.
✓Go Deeper Retreats: 12 Life Changing Weekends for Youth Ministry by Group
Group Builder Games and Activities for Youth Ministry by Group
✓Guys:10 Fearless, Faith-Focused Sessions on Issues that Matter to Guys  by Kirgiss, et. al.
✓High Energy Meetings for Young Teenagers by Group
High-Impact Worship Dramas by Group
Holiday Ideas (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Jumpstarters: 100 Games to Spark Discussions by Group
Kids Taking Charge  by Thom and Joani Schultz
✓Money Talks by Todd Temple
✓The Outrageous Idea of Academic Faithfulness: A Guide for Students by Donald Opitz and Derek Melleby
Sex Has A Price Tag by Pam Stenzel
Special Events (Ideas Library) by Youth Specialties
Sticky Faith: 10 Lessons to Nurture Faith Beyond High School by Dr. Kara E. Powell & Brad M. Griffin
✓The Student Leadership Training Manual for Youth Workers by McLuen & Wysong
✓Student-Led Devotions for Youth Ministry  by Group Books
✓Talksheets (High School)  by David Lynn
✓Talksheets (Junior High/Middle School)  by David Lynn
✓Talksheets (More High School)  by David Lynn
✓Training Youth for Dynamic Leadership by Group
Way to Live: Christian Practices for Teens by Dorothy C. Bass and Don C. Richter (2)
What If . . . ? 450 thought-provoking questions to get teenagers talking, laughing, and thinking by Youth Specialties
✓The Word on Finding and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Jim Burns and Doug Fields
✓The Youth Worker’s Big Book of Case Studies by Steve Case (2)

Videos:
✓Good Sex: A whole-person approach to teenage sexuality and God by Youth Specialties
✓​Stuck in a Rut visual curriculum (5 segments on DVD) by Highway Video


​* For books with an asterisk, a study guide can be downloaded at www.heraldpress.com/StudyGuides.  
   You will find many more study guides for Herald Press books there too.
✓These are either written as curriculum or include a discussion guide.
†These items are available in Spanish; see “En Español.”

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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Central Plains Structure
    • Staff >
      • Executive Conference Minister
      • Ministerial Leadership
      • Hispanic Ministries
    • Map of Conference
    • Congregations >
      • Illinois
      • Iowa
      • Minnesota
      • Montana
      • Nebraska
      • South Dakota
      • Wisconsin
    • Board
    • Committees >
      • Christian Formation
      • Outreach and Service >
        • Church Planting
        • Peace and Justice Task Group
        • Practicing Offering and Receiving Hospitality
      • Pastoral Leadership
    • Partners in Mission >
      • Agape Peace Center
      • Philip Friesen
    • Camps & Schools
    • Who are the Mennonites?
  • CPMC at Work
    • MC USA Delegate Resources
    • Publications >
      • Scattered Seeds
      • The Sower
    • Events >
      • Annual Meeting 2025
      • Annual Leaders Retreat 2025
      • Healthy Boundaries Training
    • CPMC Covenant
    • New Ministries Fund >
      • New Ministries Application
      • Reports of Past Grant Recipients
    • Counsel on variance
  • Congregational Leaders
    • Pastors
    • Elders & Deacons
    • Church Council
    • Support for Conflict >
      • Facilitation Services and Donations
    • Pastor Openings
  • Mission Leaders
    • Racism webinar videos
    • Ecuador/Venezuela Partnership >
      • Story of the Ecuador Partnership
      • Personnel and Partnership Members
      • Quito Property Fund
    • Church Planting >
      • Developing Congregations
    • Travel Like Dave
    • Missional Discipleship Initiative
    • Islam and the Gospel
  • Formation Leaders
    • Formation in Worship
    • Formation Resource Library
    • Children and Families >
      • Faith at Home
      • Curriculum for Children
      • Shine
      • Resources for Parents
      • Protecting Children
    • Youth >
      • Youth Sponsors
      • Youth Curriculum
      • Youth SS Teachers
      • Mentor Coordinator
      • CO Resources
      • Helpful sites for YM
    • Adults >
      • Adult Faith at Home
      • Adult Curriculum
      • Teaching resources
      • Adult Spirituality
    • Shalom Readers >
      • Book List
      • Shalom Readers Adult List
    • Curriculum Evaluation Tool
  • Resources
    • Anti Racism Resources
    • Bible study Webinars >
      • Bible Study Webinars 2016
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    • Conference Documents
    • Christian Discernment >
      • Discernment Study
    • En Espanol
    • Immigration
    • Mennonite Links
    • Spiritual Deliverance
  • Contact Us
    • Contact form
    • Church contact info form
    • Donate
    • Discerning Future Leaders
    • Sunday Speaking Information Sheet