Teen Ministry

Apologia’s Physical Science course has everything that students need to complete this course and successfully transition into high school biology, chemistry, and physics. Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 4th Edition teaches an introduction to properties of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonds, reactions, motion, forces, energy, waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, Earth’s structure, weathering, atmosphere, chemistry and physics in the life sciences, and finally physical science research.

What This Girl Wants: Seeking Heart Teen Series, Book Five With only two months of her junior year remaining, Amber is looking forward to the summer that lies ahead. Assuming she gets accepted to be on staff at Camp Laughing Water, she can imagine it being one of the most thrilling and meaningful summers of her life. But she discovers a lot can happen in a few short weeks, and much of that depends on what she really wants. In the midst of being led by God and looking to Him for direction, she discovers that sometimes difficult choices need to be made. And only she can make them. As her ...

Son of Satan Son of God Nicky Cruz's heart had turned to stone when he was only three. His mother nicknamed him the "son of Satan," and he was severely abused, both physically and mentally. After moving from Puerto Rico to New York, Nicky became the leader of a notorious street gang — the Mau Maus. He turned into a violent street criminal before he was eighteen. David Wilkerson, a skinny preacher from Pennsylvania, reached out to him with relentless love. He said, "Nicky, Jesus loves you," and this simple message opened the door to a new life for Nicky Cruz. Run Baby Run, now a classic ...

To The High Places: Seeking Heart Teen Series, Book Six If Amber had to describe the perfect summer, she could not imagine anything being more perfect than the one she is currently living. All of her hopes, wishes, and dreams seem to be coming true, and she has no regrets about the decisions she has made to bring her to this point in her life. There’s nothing she wants more than to follow Jesus to the high places, and in more ways than one she finds Him taking her higher and higher. Missing her family and friends back home at times and facing some new challenges, Amber puts her faith into...

Ultimate Modern and Practical devotional for fast-growing Teen guys to cultivate Faith, Hope, and Grace. “Becoming Who I am” is a collection of carefully chosen Bible scriptures that address the needs of growing teenage boys. Content has been developed, keeping in mind the mind and soul of teen boys. The devotions are articulated in easy to understand language to keep them interested. “Becoming Who I am” has 150 excellent devotions segregated into 15 sections : I AM in Christ I AM Me I AM a Son I AM a Friend I AM a Man I AM in Trouble I AM Confused I AM Angry I AM Jealous I AM an ...

Can we trust the Bible, or has it been distorted over the centuries? If Christians believe that the Bible contains the very words of Almighty God, why have most never read it cover to cover or made it part of their daily lives? How did we get the Bible? How should one respond to legitimate criticism? Everyone believes something when it comes to religion. Atheists believe there is no God. Atheists are not unreasonable, they are just arguing from a different starting point. How should we think about atheism? Are angels and demons real, or just a Hollywood invention? If the devil exists, why ...

In Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, Roy Petitfils gives parents, pastors, and youth leaders the knowledge, courage, and tools they need to step in, make a difference, and be the presence of Christ for teens in crisis. Roy Petitfils knows what it's like to be an addicted, depressed teenager, filled with self-loathing and desperate for help. He describes himself at high school graduation as by far the largest person in his hometown and yet feeling as though he were "stuck in Harry Potter's invisibility cloak".

The Praying Youth Ministry is a clarion call to try something new with youth ministry—let it be strategized by, bathed in, and run on prayer! Written for youth pastors and leaders, The Praying Youth Ministry will inspire, challenge, and equip you first in your personal prayer life, then in how you teach your youth to experience the presence of God through prayer, and finally, in how to experience the power of prayer within your ministry as your students practice prayer together. Mike Higgs shares out of the personal successes and failures in his 45 plus years of youth ministry. The ...

After 30 years of parenting five children and 20 years of working with teens, Connie Albers has witnessed the negative impact of well-intentioned but misguided parenting styles, all focused on managing teens rather than guiding them. But through learning to focus on the hearts of your teens, you can avoid those pitfalls and build relationships that last beyond the transition years as you intentionally learn about, connect with, and listen to your teens. In a world filled with distractions and devices, it is possible to guide their hearts and remain the primary influence in their lives.

Stop holding onto unhealthy thoughts and start living your best life! Does your mind feel cluttered with sh!tty thoughts and cr@ppy ideas that make you unhappy, anxious, or stressed? Do you wish you could just let them go and move on with your life? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with letting go of the unhealthy thoughts that hold them back from living their best lives. But what if there was a simple and effective way to let go of those thoughts and replace them with positive and empowering ones? What if you could learn 65 proven ways to free your mind and live happily ever...

Your daughter is a princess. What if you could help her unlock the secrets of being royal? As a parent, you have great expectations for your child. You want her to learn to love herself and to treat herself and others with respect. But after centuries of sin, we don't always know how to act as a princess should. Let her learn from Esther, the queen who saved her people. Teach your daughter how to embrace her identity in Christ as a princess. Royal: Life Lessons from the Book of Esther is book is a great Bible study guide for girls as young as 12 years old and is ideal for them to use on ...

Do you want your children to be actively serving in the local church when they turn 30 and beyond? Why They Stay can help! Much has been written about younger adults and their departure from church involvement. Concerned parents and church leaders want to know what has caused them to depart. Instead of asking why young adults are leaving the church, Parr and Crites conducted a national research project of those who grew up in church and are still serving faithfully.

In CinderGirl, Christina tells her piercing and poignant story of leaving behind homelessness to become Ms. California and the founder of a nonprofit organization that provides advocacy for foster-care children.

Faith First…Faith Always: A Teen’s One-Year Journey to Grace, Strength, Purpose, and Faith 💡 A Year-Long Devotional to Strengthen Faith, Build Confidence, and Inspire Purpose in Teens Life as a teenager is filled with questions, challenges, and big decisions. How do you navigate friendships, faith, and the future while staying true to who God made you to be? Faith First…Faith Always is more than just a devotional—it’s a real, relevant, and engaging guide designed to help teens deepen their relationship with God and apply faith to everyday life. 📖 Inside, You’ll Find: ✅ ...

After her brush with the Silver Pharaoh, Verity Fitzroy and the children of the Ministry Seven retreat to London to recover, but adventure always seems to have a way of finding them. With her Uncle Octavius still somewhere out there, Verity is sure the terrifying disappearance of children in the fogs of the capital cannot be a coincidence. The ancient mystery of the Emerald Flame is on the verge of being solved, which will mean an end to life and death as the world has known it. The race is on to find it first, and the winner will hold the fate of the future in their hands.

Fights at school, sexual abuse, eating disorders, school crises … the list goes on and on. Hardly a day passes without a local crisis at involving junior highers or high schoolers. This practical resource covers the whole continuum of private and public crisis, equipping parents to work with their kids to deal with any crisis in a way that helps the individual and helps the family stay intact.

If you're struggling as a parent, you're not alone. Raising children is difficult work, and it gets more difficult as they reach adolescence. But you don't need to feel alone or paralyzed by these feelings. With deep encouragement and practical advice born from long study and first-hand experience, Walt Mueller has written a guide for parents with children who are going through the tumultuous years of adolescence.

Verity Fitzroy and the Ministry Seven have the run of London, and that is the way they like it. While she loses herself in machines and adventures, and the work they get from the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, why her parents were killed remains a mystery she can't leave alone.

"Bored No More" is a dynamic and insightful guide that addresses the challenge of maintaining engagement within the church community. In this thought-provoking book, the author explores innovative approaches to infuse relevance into messages, ensuring that every sermon resonates with the diverse needs and interests of the congregation. In a rapidly changing world, where attention spans are at a premium, "Bored No More" equips church leaders, pastors, and speakers with practical strategies to captivate audiences and inspire spiritual growth. The book is a valuable resource that goes beyond ...

If your son or daughter is suffering from anxiety, you probably have more questions than answers: What is causing the anxiety? Is this normal teenage angst or something more serious? What can I do to help? Jessica Thompson, the mother of three teens, has seen kids struggle with anxiousness. She wants you to understand the issues surrounding teenage anxiety and how our culture, the church, and perhaps even you may be contributing to the problem.