Youth Ministry Resources

Youth ministry is a vital part of our congregations – and vital to the future of our Churches! Today's youth are the congregations of adults of the future and it is important that we engage in faith formation with our youth in developmentally appropriate ways.

Youth ministry at this time and place in history is full of questions:  How do we talk with teens about faith?  How do we address their questions which can feel threatening to our beliefs?  How do we talk about sex (or should we even go there?) from a Christian perspective while their hormones are raging?  What age is the most appropriate for Confirmation? How do we find a niche in the over-scheduled, busy lives of the teens in our pews?  And what about a Mission trip?

Created by God: Tweens, Faith and Human Sexuality - a program resource designed to communicate to fifth and sixth graders that we are a fantastic creation made by God. The topics of human sexuality, values, and relationships are approached in a frank, honest, and Bible-based manner.

CyberSafety for Families – a guided CD offering tips for talking with children about cybersafety, establishing family guidelines for using the Internet, teaching plans, and all the tools you need for a presentation to your church community. A perfect tool to educate yourself, parents, or your church community.

Clicking on the links below will provide background, information and additional resources to help you build a thriving youth community in your congregation.