New Parent & Youth Resources Available!

One of the cool things we put into place just over a year ago was a youth and parent resource library right inside the Youth Entrance. This resource center provides students and parents with a variety of books focusing on spiritual formation and discipleship, specific issues youth and parents face in the teenage years, and youth development at different stages within the teen years.

Over the past year, it was encouraging to see over 60% of those books get used. I have done some research from youth pastors across the U.S. to restock our resource center. Take a look at the titles below and maybe one will interest you now or in the months to come. Check it out in the Youth Entrance and kindly return it when you’re finished. This is just a small, simple way we want to partner with parents and teens throughout the year.

Blessings,

Bryce

Parent Resources

·         28 Days Scriptures Prayers for Parents of Teens by Derry Prenkert

·         Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp

·         52 Ways to Connect with your Smartphone Obsessed Kid by Jonathan McKee

·         Raising Kids for True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel

·         The Sticky Faith Guide to Your Family by Dr. Kara E Powell

·         The Heart of Your Teen by Lissy Rienow

·         A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Social Media by Mark Oestreicher & Adam McLane

·         How to Teach Kids Theology by Sam Luce and Hunter Williams

·         Bags: Helping Your Kids Lighten the Load by Chris Sasser

·         Home Grown Heroes: Practical Principles for Raising Courageous Kids by Dr. Tim Kimmell

The Phase Project Resources:

·         Parenting Your 6th Grader: Making the Most of the “Who Cares”  Phase

·         Parenting Your 7th Grader: Making the Most of the “Who Going?” Phase

·         Parenting Your 8th Grader: Making the Most of the Yeah, I know…” Phase

·         Parenting Your 9th Grader: Making the Most of the “This is Me Now” Phase

·         Parenting Your 10th Grader: Making the Most of the “Why Not?” Phase

·         Parenting Your 11th Grader: Making the Most of the “Just Trust Me” Phase

·         Parenting Your 12th Grader: Making the Most of the “What’s Next?” Phase

Student Resources (& Parent)

·         The Teen’s Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices by Jonathan McKee

·         Radical Like Jesus by Greg Stier

·         New Morning Mercies Daily Devotional for Teens by Paul Tripp

·         Gospel Centered Youth Ministry by Cameron Cole and Jon Nielson

·         99 Thoughts for Student Leaders by Doug Franklin

·         Experiencing God Teen Study by Mike and Daniel Blackaby

·         Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens through the Power of Connection by  Will Hutcherson and Chinwe Williams

·         Hope and Healing for Kids Who Cut by Marv Penner

·         365 Daily Devotions for Teen Guys by Patti M. Hummel

·         Beyond the Spiral: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You by Will Hutcherson and Chinwe Williams

·         Depression, Anxiety, and Other Things We Don’t Want to Talk About by Ryan Casey Waller

·         Beyond the Game: Devotional by Athletes for Athletes

·         Single, Dating, Engaged, Married by Ben Stuart

·         The Christian Athlete by Brian Smith

·         Share: A Field Guide to Sharing Your Faith by Dare 2 Share

·         Confident Christian: 6 Lessons on Apologetics for Teenagers by Group

·         Help I’m a Student Leader by Doug Fields

·         10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin

·         Faith Beyond Youth Group by Kara Powell, Jen Bradbury, Brad M. Griffin

·         Unlikely Fighter: The Story of How a Fatherless Street Kid Overcame Violence, Chaos, and Confusion to Become a Radical Christ Follower by Greg Stier

·         The Bullying Breakthrough: Real Help for Parents and Teachers of the Bullied, Bystanders, and Bullies by Jonathan McKee