Student Ministry

Here’s the truth: If you don’t get people engaged with your message at the start, they’ll be distracted as your message moves along. With these stories, you’ll have exactly what you need to master the art of the start! These stories aren’t the “Everyone gather around while I tell you a story” kind of stories. And they aren’t the “Once upon a time” kind of stories either. These stories come from weird news, current events, and interesting moments in history. It’s so much fun when you connect them to the topics of your sermons!

The Bible reveals glorious things. And yet we often miss its power because we read it the same way we read any other book. In Reading the Bible Supernaturally, best-selling author John Piper teaches us how to read the Bible in light of its divine author. In doing so, he highlights the Bible's unique ability to reveal God to humanity in a way that informs our minds, transforms our hearts, and ignites our love. 

One contemporary scholar and authority on Spurgeon says of this work: "Next to Mr. Spurgeon's great literary work, The Treasury of David, we consider (these) Lectures to My Students his greatest single contribution to the Christian world. There is more practical wisdom, common sense and sage...

You’ve been lied to: there’s no such thing as good debt. Debt sucks. Period. And that includes student loan debt. No matter what you believed - or were told - when you took out your loans, you need to get serious about getting rid of your debt fast, because it’s costing you more than you know. That’s why best-selling author Anthony ONeal wrote this motivating audiobook - to show you why you need to dump your debt fast and how to do it.

Discover the perfect companion for bold faith conversations! Whether you're a student, ministry leader, or everyday believer, the Faith That Speaks Companion Guide is your hands-on, simplified tool for engaging real conversations about Jesus. Built to pair with the full-length book Faith That Speaks: A Young Christian’s Guide to Talking About Jesus, this guide equips you with essential Gospel tools, mini cheat sheets for common religions, conversation starters, journal prompts, and quick-reference Scripture lists. Ideal for small groups, one-on-one discipleship, or personal study, this ...

In a world filled with noise, students hear countless voices—entertaining them, distracting them, and shaping their beliefs in ways that pull them further from the truth. They are the most connected generation in history, yet they feel more alone than ever. Anxiety, self-harm, identity struggles, and hopelessness are becoming the norm. But there is one thing missing—a third voice. The third voice is the mentor, the guide, the spiritual leader who speaks life, truth, and biblical wisdom into the next generation.

Discover a powerful and positive mindset each day of the year with uplifting insights and motivational Bible verses provided by #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer. Find new mercies and blessings each day when you spend time with God: reading His Word, listening, and praying for His...

An easy-to-implement collection of creative ideas and new strategies that inspire students with the power of growth mindset. Students who harness the power of growth mindset can succeed beyond their wildest imagination. The key is having a growth-mindset teacher who provides support, guidance, and encouragement.

The clergy and ministers of all denominations, home and foreign missionaries, open-air preachers, Sunday-school and Bible-class teachers, tract-distributors, and Christians of all ranks will here find much that will help them to exercise that "all-round ministry" of which Mr. Spurgeon himself was so earnest an advocate and so bright an example.

The book describes the experiences of the students that lead to their spiritual hunger and thirst. The Sacred Scriptures and the Catholic Social Teaching are utilized as tools for theological reflection in looking at their experiences. Forms of intervention are recommended in order to respond to their spiritual hunger and thirst. Let us prepare our students not only for what they must become in the future but most importantly prepare them to attain the sublime end for which they were created. Let us help them and support those who help them.

Discover the secret to true education as you listen to these vital principles recognizing God as Source and Teacher. Understand where many have failed, and live the truth that makes us free. Looking to obtain an advanced degree in Education? Gain fresh insight into the source of all learning and knowledge. This is great instruction for those who teach others or for personal development. Education is a must listen for any serious student of life.

Most youth workers will admit that they don’t spend a lot of time thinking about safety in their youth ministry. Sure, they shout, “Seat belts!” when the crew loads into the van, or they use the buddy system when at theme parks. But beyond that, they’re mostly concerned with introducing...

This book transcends mere historical recounting, offering invaluable lessons for leaders and ministries worldwide. It vividly illustrates how American and Korean leaders overcame cultural and social barriers to model servant leadership marked by faith, perseverance, and dedication. These virtues, embodied by Sarah Barry and Dr. Samuel C. Lee, remain as relevant today as they were during their ministry’s inception. Readers will be captivated by the extraordinary journey of Sarah Barry, whose deep piety and humble leadership not only led her to identify and nurture Dr. Samuel C. Lee, a ...

Being a Christian teenager can be challenging in today's world. You may be faced with many questions and concerns that are unique to your age group and circumstances. You may be wondering about your purpose in life, how to deal with peer pressure, or how to overcome temptation. You may also be struggling with how to live out your faith in a secular world or how to maintain healthy relationships with friends and family while staying true to your Christian beliefs. As parents, pastor and friends, we often struggle to answer their questions. This book is written to address these and other ...

What would you give to sit down with some of the most influential youth workers in the country? Not just the big names but those individuals who have proven time after time that they have a passion for reaching teens today that is pushing the limits of traditional youth ministry? In Pushing the...

“A deeply felt meditation on the vital role of passion in good teaching”—with useful samples, interviews, and advice (Anthony Rotundo, The Washington Post) Every teacher can be a passionate teacher—one who engages young people in the excitement of learning and ideas—if teaching is not...

Have you ever felt like you had one foot in heaven and the other on the Earth? What would you do if this actually happened? This audiobook has come to you at the right time in your life because you have downloaded it. Is it a coincidence? Or is it because you are now ready to walk a new path in your life, one that many dare not tread because it leads to the master within all of us? At 39, Jean Luc Lafitte had an experience that was to change the course of his life. It was to challenge his very existence and start him on a path from which many do not return.

If you're leading students—as a volunteer, teacher, small group leader, or pastor—you're spiritually forming the up-and-coming kingdom of God. In my decade of youth ministry, I've seen how small group leaders, teachers, and youth workers impact the spiritual trajectory of teenagers, often without support or resources. In this audiobook, we will explore what it means to lead our students with confidence, creativity, and clarity.

Christian students are in a tough spot. What they've heard about God doesn't seem to match what they see in the world, and they're getting tired of trite slogans that try to sweep it under the rug....

With amazing clarity and pastoral insight, the author identifies thirteen secrets that he believes are necessary to achieve ministerial success. He skillfully illustrates each with the life of outstanding Christian preachers, evangelists or missionary statesmen. Maxey is a prolific writer, a dynamic preacher and teacher of the word of God, pastor and a church builder as well as the founder of two theological colleges in Nigeria. His views in this book should be taken seriously, most particularly in view of his maturity and experience in Christian service and ministry.