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Activity ideas
Activity ideas
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Actual Reality CD-Rom

Multimedia Ltd 2001
Interactive material including nterviews, animations, videos, music - relating youth issues to Bible viewpoint.
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Camp, Retreats, Missions, & Service Ideas Book
Ed: Vicky Newby Zondervan
Loads of creative and practical suggestions, although not all of them cross the Atlantic without adaptation.
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DIY Celebrations Booklet - photocopiable & CD-Rom
Nick Harding CPAS
'Festivals, milestones, young people & God'. Usual church festivals + birthdays, start of school year, exams, moving away etc. For 11-14s + all-age worship. CD-Rom: Worldwide Message Tribe, 2000 Clip Art images & photos.
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Fit for Life Course Booklet
Tim Perry, Susannah Pilkington Scripture Union
10 sessions each combining physical activities (team games) with teaching topics: Money, Relationships, Peer pressure, Disability, Parents, Homelessness, God, Self Worth, Death, Ambition
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How to be a Community Champion Pack

Community Links
'A practical manual for young activists.' Lots of practical ideas for promoting a cause or a project: fundraising, promoting an idea, organising an event, public speaking, on-line, contacting decision makers etc.
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How to be a Fundraising Champion Booklet

Community Links
'How to raise money in your local community - a practical manual for young activists.' Why raise money, drawing up a budget, sources of funds, activities & events, blagging, saying thank you. Easy to read and well illustrated.
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Inspire - Fresh Ideas for Creative Youth Work Book & CD-Rom
Nigel & Jo Pimlott, Dave Wiles Scripture Union
Book provides an short overview of creative approaches to youth work, while CD-Rom contains 5 resource packs for Bible-based sessions on subjects of Easter, Christmas, Freedom, Identity and Belonging.
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Jumpstarters Book

Group Publishing 2001
'100 games to spark discussions' Variety of games, some sillier than others, each with suggested discussion questions as follow-up. USA origin, so some things may need a little interpretation.
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Know Ideas Book

CPAS 2001
Loads of creative activity ideas for youth groups ranging from silly to serious: ice-breakers, team building, fun games, bible teaching ideas, prayer ideas etc
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Projected Games CD-Rom

projected games.com
3 games to be projected & played by teams: Quiz game: 52 ready made quizzes or make your own. Pairs: memory game ready-made or add your own photos. Gameshow: instructions for 40 games.
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Resource Key Sheets Pack

Christian Camping International
'Comprehensive resource sheets for busy people planning to take youth, church and school groups away.' 20 sheets on issues such as: safety, team building, storytelling, child protection, games, minibuses, rules, brochures etc.
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Sports Value Course Book
Tim Perry & Susannah Pilkington Scripture Union 2003
10 sessions using Football, Unihoc, Basketball, Cricket etc, on winning with humility, losing with dignity, fair play, teamwork, discipline, pressure, weaknesses, enjoyment, persistence, leadership
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Take Them Away Booklet
Nick Harding Kevin Mayhew 1997
'How to run a youth weekend.' Advice both spiritual and practical, plus programme suggestions.
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Untie your Tongue and Get Life Licked Booklet

Community Links
'A practical public speaking guide for young activists.' Overcoming fear, working out what to say, knowing where to start, useful contacts etc - lots of practical tips put over in an easy illustrated style.
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Visible Voices Book

Community Links 2000
Examples of innovative ideas & successful projects in secular youth work around the UK. Wide range of initiatives: cafes, cycling, sailing trips, festivals, support groups -could be adapted for other age groups.
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You and God - the Essential Prayer Diary Book
Elaine Carr Scripture Union 2004
70 introductions to exploring prayer - essentially for individuals, but pages could be copied for individual activity within groups. 11-16 age group.
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Youth Games -misc Folder
Misc collection of youth games - mainly outdoor.
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Youth Ministry in the 21st Century Book
Rick Lawrence Group Publishing 2006
'Encyclopaedia of practical ideas' Lots of activity ideas for youth groups in categories such as Everyday faith, Parents Post-Modernism, Community Building etc. Games, meditations, discussion starters etc
Alternative worship
Alternative worship
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Dancehall Baptism -1 CD
Christafari and Friends lionofzion 2000
Dancehall reggae performed by various top gospel reggae artists.
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Dancehall Baptism 2 CD
Christafari & others lionof zion 2002
Dancehall reggae performed by various top gospel reggae artists.
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Distinctive Worship Book
Andy Flanagan Youthwork 2004
'How a new generation connects with God.' Not worship outlines, but an overview of how worship can and needs to be approached differently for young people, with lots of creative ideas thrown in.
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DIY Worship Folder + CD-Rom

CPAS
10 themed Bible outlines on aspects of worship, 200 tried & tested worship ideas, 11 music tracks - Taize, World Wide Message Tribe etc, visuals. Complete text & graphics on CD-Rom
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DIY Worship Pack & CD-Rom
Simon Heathfield CPAS 1996
Worship resources for young people - 10 themed Bible outlines on aspects of worship, 200 worship ideas, 11 music tracks (from World Wide Mission Tribe to Taize) on CD, worship visuals etc
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Soul Shaper Book
Tony Jones Zondervan 2003
'Exploring spirituality and contemplative practices in youth ministry' Drawn from a variety of traditions, including practices like: Stations of the cross, labyrinths, Ignatian examen, Pilgrimage etc'
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Transforming Prayer Book
Jenny Baker Youthwork 2004
Creative, scriptural & ready-to-use - fresh ways to approach prayer: walking in sand, making bread, painting on newspaper cuttings, praying on Internet etc. Each idea has Bible references, time estimates & ingredients list.
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Transforming Prayers Book
Jenny Baker Group Publishing 2004
30 activity-based prayer sessions and 10 self-contained prayer encounters that could form a service in their own right.
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Tune In, Chill Out Book & CD-Rom
Jenny Baker, Moya Ratnayake Christian Education 2004
'Using contemplative prayer in youth work.' Rich source of ideas inc: centring prayer, labyrinths, Ignatian & Franciscan prayer, guided meditations. CD-Rom has wide variety of music, visuals, animations, print out materials.
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What a Day! Booklet
Mike Anderson, Paul Heesome Kevin Mayhew 1998
Originally created in secondary school context, each of 15 stations of cross features monologue describing events through eyes of participants or passer-by, prayer, plus simple artwork to be made into poster of each station.
Christian basics
Christian basics
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Quest - Speak your Mind DVD
Phil Cann Imagexmedia 2002
Very good Christian basics series. 7 x 35minsv- discussion of spiritual issues from Christian perspective - Canadian production with UK presenter: Phil Cann. Also 2 leaders' training sessions. (2 copies)
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Youth Alpha 11-14 Magazine (Red) Booklet
Jonathan Brant Alpha International 1996
Participants booklet in bright graphic magazine style for 11-14 age group, based on 'Questions of Life' by Nicky Gumbel. 15 sessions - inc: Introduction, 3 for Holy Spirit weekend & 1 for final weekend.
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Youth Alpha Leaders' Guide Book & CD-Rom
Jonathan Brant Alpha International 2002
3 ways of running the course: multi media, interactive, or short version for school groups. Based on 'Questions of Life' by Nicky Gumbel. 15 sessions - inc: Intro, 3 for Holy Spirit weekend & 1 for final weekend.
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Youth Alpha Manual (Blue) for 14-18 Booklet
Jonathan Brant Alpha International 1996
Participants booklet in bright graphic magazine style for 14-18 age group, based on 'Questions of Life' by Nicky Gumbel. 15 sessions - inc: Introduction, 3 for Holy Spirit weekend & 1 for final weekend.
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Youth Emmaus Book - photocopiable & CD-Rom
Cottrell, Mayfield, Sledge, Washington Church House Publishing
Basic intro to Christianity for 11-16s, .14 sessions in 3 modules: What Christians believe, How Christians grow, Living Christian life. Intro, Leaders notes & handouts. (2 copies)
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Youth Emmaus 2 - Big Issues & Holy Spaces Book & CD-Rom
Gosling, Mayfield, Sledge, Washington Church House Publishing 2006
14 session interactive discipleship course for 11-16 year olds. Sessions 1-7: Sermon on Mount, 8-14: creative worship. Leaders notes, ice-breakers, themed activities,copiable resource sheets etc
Meeting outlines
Meeting outlines
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Absolutely Everything Booklet - photocopiable
Terry Cletterham CPAS 2002
'Through the Bible in 11 game-based sessions for 11-14s.'
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Completely Committed Booklet
Steve Tilley, Emma Sargeant CPAS
10 sessions on 2 Corinthians for youth groups, on various issues of Christian lifestyle and discipleship.
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Deep Shorts1: Facing God DVD
Phil Cann ImageXmedia 2005
The inimitable Phil Cann on 'Do you face God after you die?'. 15min presentation - very well done with lots of humour. Also has Quest Session 1
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Didn't He Used to be Dead Booklet
Steve Holloway, Steve Tilley CPAS
10 sessions for teenagers on Jesus: his death, resurrection, birth, teaching, healing etc
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End is in Sight, The Book

CPAS 1998
10 sessions on Revelation for 13-18 year olds. Death, judgement and Jesus' return may not be the easiest of subjects, but these sessions approach them in a down-to-earth, lively and relevant way.
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Flatpack Book

Scripture Union
'Ready to go assembly ideas for 11-14s' 34 complete assembly outlines in categories of: How should I live?, What am I worth?, What about God? and assemblies for special times of year.
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Flight DVD
Dir: Greg Fromholz 3Rock.net/crucial 2006
Material for 50 min session, introducing idea of faith. Vox pops & 3 short messages interspersed with timed 3-4min discussion slots. + interview with Christian skateboarder. Produced by Church of Ireland.
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Fresh #II DVD
The Tribe Authentic Media 2003
Discussion starters based on band's schools evangelistic work. 6 sessions (approx 10mins each): Money, Sex, Drugs, Self-image, Creativity, Living life to max. Short talk/ testimony from band member & music video on same theme.
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Getting into God Booklet
Rachel Heathfield, David Bell CPAS 2003
10 sessions for 10-14s exploring questions on who God is, what he is like and how he reveals himself.
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H2KnOw Pack

Christian Aid 2005
Activity & discussion starter ideas on theme of water, with real life stories & factual information from around world. Pack inc: leader's outlines, posters, postcards & sheet on Tsunami disaster. (2nd copy in World Mission)
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Hot Illustrations for Youth Talks CD-Rom
Ed: Wayne Rice Youth Specialties
400 attention getting stories, parables & anecotes from USA speakers inc Philip Yancey, Tony Campolo, Dough Fields etc .Search facility by title, subject & Bible reference. Just text, no visuals.
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Jesus Factor, The Video

One Small Barking Dog
Four 8 minute videos examining four aspects of Jesus' life: our example, the radical, the sufferer, the communicator. Also includes discussion notes.
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Just Add Water Book
Jenny Baker Authentic/Spring Harvest 2004
40 ready-to-use meeting guides for young people aged 11-16, in categories of Relationships, Culture, Spirituality, Discipleship
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Life that Counts, A Book & CD-Rom
Steve Adams Youthwork 2004
10 ready-to-use meeting outlines on subjects of: after the big event, boredom, original thinking, debt, escaping reality, guidance, internet porn, relationships & marriage, violence. Inc: games, activities & worksheets on CD-Rom.
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Lift the Label Booklet
Phil Bowyer, Geoff Harley-Mason CPAS 2003
12 youth sessions on lifestyle choice and trade issues. Use with 'Lift the label' video.
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Living Stones - Boulders Year B Book
Susan Sayers Kevin Mayhew 1999
Teaching materials for 11-14 year olds based on lectionary for every Sunday in Year B. Includes starters, readings, prayer, activities, thought for day, photocopiable worksheets etc
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Lost for Words - Youth Pack & CD-Rom
Various CPAS 2002
Helping young people to speak confidently about their faith. 6 session course with handouts, OHP slides and Powerpoint presentations. (See also Adult and Children 'Lost for Words')
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Mettle Booklet & CD-Rom

Youth for Christ
'User Guide & 6 sample sessions of ongoing resource material for 14-18 year olds.' 2 sessions on Kingdom of God, Hot Potato sessions on Friends & Attitudes: Risk, Games evening, fondue evening.
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No Sex Please, We're Teenagers DVD

Romance Academy
Documentary series first shown on BBC2. 3 1-hour programmes showing experiment with group of UK 14-17 year olds going through 15 week programme based on sexual abstinence.
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Parallels Book
Pete Townsend Kevin Mayhew
Outlines for Ash Wednesday and 6 Sundays in Lent, comprising Bible passage, story based on Bible reading, contemporary story on similar theme, questions, reflections & prayers.
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Prayer Zone Pack
Terry Clutterham, Martin Wainwright CPAS
'10 Bible-based sessions to energize 11-14s to pray.' Produced on 55 pull out cards. Each session inc tasks for 3 Challenge teams: T-zoners (Thinking challenge) M-zoners (Making challenge) D-zoners (Doing challenge).
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Raising the Standard Book
Janet Orchard National Society 2001
Subtitled 'Challenging activities for all in RE at Key Stage 3', much of this book is specifically related to education. However, it includes good material on: Genesis, Pilgrimage. Pilgrim's Progress, life journeys.
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Relationships Video

One Small Barking Dog
25 mins total duration with 4 discussion starter sections on subjects of Self-image, Sex, Love, Friendship
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Rock Solid Intro pack Booklets & Video
Phil Glover Youth for Christ 1994
Leaders Manual, short promo video & 3 sample programmes of club programme for 11-14s who aren't necessarily already involved with church
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RS2 Intro Pack Booklets & Video
Phil Glover Youth For Christ 2002
Leaders Manual, booklet with 8 session outlines & short promo video for club for 11-14s with some church background, or as a step on from Rock Solid.
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Searchlights - Torches (11+) Year B Book
David Adam Kevin Mayhew 2005
Whole year of outlines including readings, teaching, activities, prayers and photocopiable worksheets. (Also available: linked books for all-age common worship, 3-5s & 6-10s age groups)
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Seduction, The CD-Rom & DVD

Going Public
'The lie about sex.' Pack for Christian youth workers on hard to talk about issues. 5 sessions: image versus reality, God on Sex, Setting boundaries, Temptation, Forgiveness
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Spectrum - Resource Kit for Global Youthwork Booklet

Churches Together 2005
Part of the Spectrum pack (under Strategy and leadership) - material for group sessions on global issues, discussion starters, activities and ideas for positive action etc.
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Spotlight Sheet on Gambling Pack

National Council for Social Concern
5 information sheets and discussion starters on various aspects of gambling, intended for young people.
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Test of Time, The Booklet
lL Beadle, L Blaylock, J Mackley, P Draycott Bible Society/BBC
Teaching materials for youth, church, school (GCSE & above) to accompany video of same name. How Jesus' teaching on Money, Forgiveness, Commitment & Inner Peace has stood test of time.
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Theme Park Booklet - photocopiable
Steve Tilley, Bob Clucas CPAS 2001
30 teaching ideas and photocopiable A5 worksheets for young people on the Bible's main themes: church, love, sin, worship etc. Could be used 2 per session.
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Values for Life Booklet

Tearfund
'12 easy-to use session plans on values' on: Freedom, Self worth, Self-control, Integrity, Respect, Forgiveness, Humility, Love, Generosity, Commitment, Trust, Determination, each with developing world tie-in.
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Vibrant Spirituality Book & CD-Rom
Jenny Baker Youthwork 2004
10 ready-to-use meeting outlines on: Forgiveness, Fasting, Peace, Expectations, Giving, Inner Beauty, God with us, Engaging with Bible, Creativity. Suggestion for film clips, discussion starters. Printable worksheets on CD-Rom.
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Where Do We Begin? Booklet
Steve Tilley, Steve Couch CPAS 1999
10 youth (13-18) sessions on creation and beginnings, looking at Genesis, John's gospel and Romans.
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Word Up: Going Overboard, God's Big Plan Booklet
Steve Tilley, Jim Overton Scripture Union
Two Bible study series for 11-14s, one on Jonah and one on Ephesians. Each has 6 sessions, with activities and discussion starters.
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X-posure Video & Booklet

One Small Barking Dog
5-week exploration of the Christian faith featuring giveo, group work and story telling, suitable for both school and youthwork use. For 'non-book' young people aged 11-19 with little or no Christian experience.
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You Fish Shoes Book
Ed: Jenny Baker Christian Education 2005
'Connecting 30 key issues with Christian faith for 14-18 year olds' From: Abortion, Bereavment, Bodies to Sex, Success, Suffering & War.
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Youth Topics - the Ultimate Collection Folder
Katherine Cash Christian Aid/CAFOD
25 ready to use activity sheets, each looking at a different global issue such as: environment, trade, drugs, conflict etc.
Strategy & Leadership
Strategy & Leadership
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Accompanying Young People on their Spiritual Quest Book
Mazine Green, Chandu Christian Church House Publishing 1998
Outlining 'accompanying' , a new way of building relationships with young people and supporting them in their own development.
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Amaze Employment Manual Folder

Assn Christian Youth & Children's Workers
Guide to employing a youth worker: planning, finance, recruitment, management, review structures etc REFERENCE ONLY
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Contemplative Youth Ministry Book
Mark Yaconelli SPCK 2006
'Practising the presence of Jesus with young people.' New ways of thinking about young people's work including: contemplative prayer, spiritual direction, discernment, covenant community etc.
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Essential Youth Book
Andy Hickford Spring Harvest 2003
'Why the Church needs young people, ' and how to include them at the centre rather than on the periphery of church life. Valuable reading not just for youth leaders, but all church leaders.
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Evalu8 CD-Rom

Centre for Youth Ministry
'Self assessment tool for youth workers in Christian contexts' Feed in data from your situation to evaluate at number of levels - basic - 1 area of activity; annual reports; reports meeting Ofsted requirements.
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Guide to Youth Ministry, A Book
Katie McDaniel Church House Publishing
For parishes wanting to take a serious look at youth ministry, a step by step guide to thinking through the possibilities, with 8 outlines for group discussion (some photocopiable pages).
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Happy in my Skin Book
Ed: Simon Bell Christian Education 2006
'Youth ministry with young people from minority ethnic groups' Chapters contributed by a range of youth work practitioners including our own Youth Adviser Dean Pusey.
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Help! I'm a Volunteer Youth Worker Book
Doug Fields Zondervan 1992
50 bite-sized suggestions on the basics of reaching out to teenagers.
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Hip Hop Church, The Book
Efrem Smith, Phil Jackson IVP- US 2005
'Connecting with the movement shaping our culture.' Looking at how the church can engage with hip hop generation and what they can learn from it, from US perspective.
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Journal of Student Ministries, The Journal
Ed:Will Penner Develop Ministries
USA bi-monthly journal for youth workers in college-based work. Articles on cultural & theological issues and practical youth work suggestions.
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Making Sense of Generation Y Book
S Savage, S Collins-Mayo, B Mayo Church House Publishing 2006
'The world view of 15-25 year olds.' Explores how this age group's thinking is shaped by popular culture, what they think about the world and what their spirituality looks like.
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Meet Them Where They're At Book
Richard Passmore Scripture Union
'Helping churches engage young people through detached youth work'. An introduction to detached youth work, explaining the possibilities, limitations and difficulties.
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Mission and Young People at Risk CD-Rom

Frontier Youth Trust 2003
Interactive material in 4 modules: Community, Communications, Mission & Groupwork - broken down into around 90 parts with notes and worksheets ready to print.
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No man's land Folder
Shaun Bailey Centre for Young Policy Studies 2005
'How Britain's inner city young are being failed.' Personal view from a black youth worker on North Kensington Estates, his own home environment and an area with major crime and drug problems.
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Perspectives - Summer 04 Journal

Perspectives
'Reflecting on Christian youth work.' Reflective youth work practice and applied theology. Includes articles on Schools Ministry; Science, Faith & young people; Counselling etc.
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Postmodern Culture & Youth Discipleship Booklet
Graham Cray Grove Books 1998