FREE YOUTH RESOURCES
The following free youth resources have been written, tested with young people and rewritten. They almost all follow the four-part template we teach in our courses on how to write a Bible study:
HOOK: Questions that arouse interest and engagement.
BOOK: Questions that explore a passage of Scripture.
LOOK: Questions that encourage reflection on the personal relevance of the topic.
TOOK: Questions that encourage personal application.
Each free youth resource is easy to use, requiring little preparation. Most contain more questions than your leaders are likely to use, allowing them to select those most likely to be most effective in the small groups they lead.
Bible Studies for Pre-Teens
People of the Old Testament: A 12 part series looking at relevant issues and relating them to the lives of people in the Old Testament.
People of the New Testament: A 12 part series looking at relevant issues and relating them to the lives of people in the New Testament.
The Life of Christ: A 12 part series looking at relevant issues and relating them to the life of Jesus - the things He did, the people He met and the stories he told.
The Ten Commandments: A 12 part series looking at relevant issues and relating them to the Ten Commandments.
I Hate It When...: A 20 part series ideal for preteens with little Bible background. Each brief session looks at a common problems they face and provides Biblical insights.
Bible Studies for Teens
Just Jesus: A fifteen part study of Mark's Gospel which gives an overview of the book while looking at issues of particular relevance to teens.
(Clap Along) Because I'm Happy: A four part series looking at young people's attempts to find happiness through narcissism, hedonism, materialism and existentialism.
Dealing to Doubt: A four part series that looks at doubt in relation to various aspects of our Christian faith.
A Faith of My Own: A two part series that looks at what it means for young people to develop their own faith.
Life in the Fridge: A two part series on peer pressure and keeping our faith strong.
Mission Mandate: A four part series that looks at four commands Jesus gave to us.
Radical Respect: A five part series that examines what it means to respect our parents, authority, friends, members of the opposite sex and God.
Slam Dunk: A two part series that explore faith using sport as a metaphor.
Story: A two part series looking back and looking forward at the life story we're writing.
Surviving School: A four part series looking at the challenges and opportunities of attending school.
The Bible: A three part series looking at the Bible - what it is and how to gain the most from reading it.
#Unselfie: A two part series that challenges young people to live an "unselfie" life toward others and toward God.
Heart Stuff: A two part series that has young people examine the state of their heart toward God and determine what they'd like to see changed.
Youth Alpha 2018: Additional questions for the thirteen part Youth Alpha 2018 video series.
Bible Studies for Young Adults
Esther: Allowing God to Use You: A ten part study through the book of Esther.
Malachi: Returning to God: A four part study through the book of Malachi.
1 Timothy: The Making of a Young Leader: A six part study through the book of 1 Timothy.
James: Faith + Action: An eight part study through the book of James.
(Re)Discovering Me: A four part series on experiencing life as a young adult.
Prepare: A three part series for those planning on leaving home to work or study
FREE LEADERSHIP RESOURCES
The following resources are written specifically for leaders.
"How to's" for Leaders
How to Establish a Leadership Development Programme: Having a Leadership Development Programme is essential if you want to hold on to your older teens and challenge them to take on leadership responsibilities.
Checklists for Leaders
Checklist for the start of a new year: Every new year brings with it a whole new set of tasks to accomplish before things get underway. Here is a checklist to ensure you don't miss anything.
Other Resources for Leaders
28 Assets: Characteristics of a Healthy and Effective Youth Ministry.
Sustainable Practices for Employed Staff: Guidelines for churches supporting paid youth staff.
Sustainable Practices for Volunteer Staff: Guidelines for churches supporting volunteer youth staff.