Youth Ministry Resources
Curricula
Ministry to Youth offers many free resources on a variety of timely, relevant topics.
Youth Ministry 360 Gospel-Centered & Bible-Based Curriculum.
VTS Episcopal Curriculum for Youth is a thematic program developed by the Center for the Ministry of Teaching under the direction of Dr. Amy Gearey Dyer.
Confirm not Conform is a confirmation program that celebrates questions and choices and provides a safe space for people to explore the breath of the Christian Tradition.
The Discovery Series is a program developed by the Diocese of Texas designed to help every Christian discover their own path to a life in Christ.
I Believe: Confirmation for the 21st Century is a two-year program that combines classroom learning with opportunities to encounter Christ in their lives and the lives of others.
Pilgrim: A Course for the Christian Journey is a teaching and discipleship resource that helps inquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Christ.
Sealed and Sent Forth is a confirmation program that examines what it means to be a Christain and an Episcopalian and invites participants to explore what a particular Christian community does and means.
Journey to Adulthood (J2A) is a complete youth ministry program of Christian formation for 6th-12th grades.
My Faith, My Life is the everything-you-need-to-know guide to the Episcopal Church. Easy to read but with substance for anyone who desires to know more about their church.
Online Resources
Faith at Home is delivered straight to your inbox as a collection of lectionary based readings and reflections for families and friends to explore together.
My Faith, My Life is a website for Episcopal teens to explore their faith and learn more about the Episcopal Church.
Forward Movement’s Daily Devo: Devotions for Families.
Lent Madness learn about saints, and then vote to decide which one earns the Golden Halo.
D365 Daily devotions especially written for youth and young adults.
Center for Parent/ Youth Understanding helps parents, youth workers, educators, pastors and others understand and reach today’s youth culture.
WingClips has movie clips that illustrate and inspire.
Download Youth Ministry resources on a budget! Sermons, games, videos, and more! Create by youth workers, for youth worker.
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Suggested Reading
The Episcopal Handbook by Morehouse Publishing
Almost Christian by Kenda Creasy Dean
Sustainable Youth Ministry by Mark DeVries
Crazy Christians by Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry
Walk in Love by Scott Gunn & Melody Wilson Schobe
The Micah Paradigm by Kelly Demo & Barbra McCall
The God-Hungry Imagination by Sarah Arthur
Bibles
The NRSV is as literal as possible in adhering to ancient texts. This translation is widely used in worship.
The Message (The Bible paraphrased in contemporary language)
Inspire Bible (The Bible for coloring and creative journaling)
The Story (The Bible in chronological order, in novel form)