You have challenged the teens in your group to dig into God’s Word and introduced them to key verses that will have a life-long impact. But do they know how those important passages fit into the big picture? With Uncommon: The New Testament, part of the Uncommon youth curriculum series created by veteran youth minister Jim Burns, you can help your students understand how the gospel spread and the Church began, and help them connect that history with their lives today! Twelve sessions of youth-friendly Bible study offer a comprehensive overview from the Gospels to Revelation and introduce the central themes of the New Testament: God’s unconditional love, God’s grace through Christ, becoming part of God’s family and being an agent of change. Plus, download reproducible student handouts and additional options for every session Every session is an interactive, in-depth study of God’s Word. Flexible format—youth Sunday School, midweek meetings, camps and retreats. Adjustable for groups of any size and age, junior high to high school. Created by Jim Burns, one of today’s authorities on youth.

Many teens, whether they have grown up in the Church or are new Christians, have Bible knowledge that is full of holes. They may have memorized isolated verses or heard sermons on particular passages, but they're still fuzzy on the ''big picture'' of God's Word. With Uncommon: The New Testament, part of a series of high school group studies and resources developed by youth ministry veteran Jim Burns, youth leaders can introduce the teens in their group to the characters and events of the Early Church. From the Gospels through the book of Revelation, young people will learn about key events and significant people in the early days of God's kingdom. Through the engaging activities and life application studies, they will also learn the central themes of the New Testament: God's unconditional love, God's grace through Christ, becoming a part of God's family, and being an agent of change.

In High School TalkSheets on the New Testament, Epic Bible Stories, you'll find 52 creative ways to get your youth group talking about stories from the New Testament. Covering everything from Jesus' birth to the stories of Paul, these one-page, reproducible handouts are easy to use and can produce meaningful discussions within your youth group.

Who is God? Does He care what I do with my life? Does God really love me? These days many young people are confused about God. Help youth workers provide a solid foundation for young teens with The Christian Life junior high school study resource. Part of the exciting new Uncommon youth resource line, this straightforward presentation of the Gospel first explores who God is, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, then guides students through their relationships with God. Students will learn that God loves them no matter what; Jesus Christ is the only way to have a relationship with God; and the Holy Spirit lights the way to God. The three four week modules examine one of the most critical parts of a young person's life, their faith. Lead students to discover that everyone is a sinner; how God's grace rescues us; and that we are to serve Him out of love and gratitude for His gift of grace.

In recent years, movie goers have been taken back to the beginnings of nearly every modern action hero - Batman, Spider-Man, James Bond and Iron Man (and company), just to name a few. Our fascination with these heroes' origins are a reflection of our longing to know where we came from and why we are the way we are. With The Old Testament, you can share with teens their own origin story and help them make sense of their world and themselves. These 12 sessions of youth-friendly Bible study will introduce your students to the God who keeps His promises, works miracles and forgives His people when they make terrible choices, and help them understand the physical and spiritual history of our human family. And when they meet Adam and Eve, Samuel, Job, Esther, Daniel and many more biblical characters, your students will get to know the real heroes of the faith. Downloads for reproducible student handouts for every session are available.

Teens are faced with tough choices every day - choices that have real consequences. Youth ministry veteran Jim Burns has developed Resisting Temptation to equip leaders to guide teens toward making healthy decisions. Using these action-packed, fun activities and indispensable tips for starting crucial dialogue, your teens will be talking in no time. Inside the book you'll find a special download link for additional reproducible student handouts and options for every session to tailor each study to your group's unique needs.

Healthy families are becoming an endangered species in today’s culture, and healthy families with happy, healthy teens are an even rarer commodity. So how can youth ministers help the teens in their group relate well with their parents and siblings? Youth ministry veteran Jim Burns has developed Parents and Family to equip leaders with the tools they need to guide the discussion. Using these action-packed, fun activities and indispensable tips for starting crucial dialogue, youth pastors will have their teens talking in no time. The book includes a link to download student handouts for every session.