'Accessible, practical, honest, insightful, funny and vulnerable.' Mike Pilavachi 'A gift to the church.' Christianity Magazine The Man You're Made to Be by author Martin Saunders starts by asking, What makes a man? The answer used to be easy. You chopped wood, you wrestled bears, and never showed an ounce of emotion. Today, thankfully, we've started leaving some of those ill-fitting gender stereotypes behind. But what replaces them? How do you make sense of masculinity in a world of mixed messages? If you're a young man growing up in this world, The Man You're Meant To Be is your invite on an adventure to explore the issues that confront us as guys - from conducting relationships, setting healthy boundaries and processing emotions, to handling money and behaving online - and to discover a better way of living through faith in Christ. If you're a youth worker or parent nurturing a young man, then this book is also a must read for you. Drawing on personal stories - mainly about the sorts of mistakes you don't have to make - and looking at Jesus as a role model who provides a much better blueprint for growing up well as a man, Martin Saunders provides an entertaining, easy-to-read way to ask the biggest questions: who am I, and why on earth am I here?

The Man You're Made to Be

Saunders, Martin

Teen & Young Adult

SPCK Publishing

You are not the centre of the universe. When we're so focused on our own lives and concerns, it's easy to forget that the world doesn't revolve around us. This book unpacks seven core values of the Christian life - with God at the centre - exploring whether this in fact is a much more fulfilling way to live. Offering a new vision of the Christian faith for today's generation, this lively, engaging look at discipleship is full of warmth and practical advice, making it the perfect introduction for young people looking to follow Jesus.

We Are Satellites: How to put God at the centre of your life

Children's Books

Religions

Youthscape Satellites: Signal Fire: A guide to putting prayer into practice

Religion & Spirituality

Thought-provoking stories and provocative questions make this useful book a great way to spark meaningful conversations with teens on deep topics.

The Ideas Factory: 100 Adaptable Discussion Starters to Get Teens Talking

Christian Books & Bibles

Monarch Books

Thank you God that you don't just hear us but are compelled to respond; That you don t just watch, but act; That when we cry out, you intervene. Here are 500 prayers for every occasion. Prayers for relationships; for problems; for saying thank you; for crying out in anger or pain; for times of spiritual dryness; for times of starting again. They can be used for worship together, and for worship alone. They can open up new possibilities, and help to bring a bad day to a better close. 'The desire and need to pray is created inside each one of us at the same time we get spleens, eyeballs and collarbones,' says Martin Saunders. 'There's nothing special about most of these prayers. But the act of prayer can be very special indeed, and sends humble little people like you and me into the gravitational pull of the all-mighty God. Prayer is one of the most powerful resources in the universe.' This book is primarily for use by young people themselves, but it will also prove a valuable resource for worship leaders and youth workers. It will make an excellent baptism or confirmation gift from a parent, grandparent or godparent.

500 Prayers for Young People: Prayers for a new generation

Packed with practical activities, engaging stories, and relevant explanation, this photocopiable resource will be a powerful tool to help young people develop a deep-rooted and lasting faith. Martin believes that many young believers today practise a dangerously brittle faith. They need to be led deeper, to a faith rooted not in the personalities of their leaders or the hype of big events, but in a disciplined direct relationship with God. This book provides practical tools to help youth leaders to teach their teenagers to pray, study the Bible, live more simply, and discover the value in other ancient disciplines such as fasting, solitude, study, worship and celebration. There are 10 short chapters, each suitable for one session. Each begins with background information for the leader, then provides a study section with practical exercises. Each concludes with questions suitable for discussion in small groups.

The Beautiful Disciplines: Helping young people to develop their spiritual roots

Many churches and Christian organizations have ploughed money and resources into youth work projects, only to see their initiatives wither and with it their confidence and enthusiasm. With case studies and principles which address both new projects and those which require a 'jumpstart', plus specific chapters which look at how to regenerate an old project, Martin Saunders applies his considerable experience to help such youth ministries change direction for the better. He addresses a host of 'big picture' issues such as: envisioning your church; recruiting and training volunteers and different models of youth ministry as well as spiritual ones such as adopting strong spiritual disciplines and soliciting prayer support. Practical areas are also considered: your first term; how do you encourage young people to lead; how do you build for the long-term and what to do when you run out of steam.

Youth Work From Scratch: How To Launch Or Revitalize A Church Youth Ministry

Games with a Purpose mixes energizing, entertaining games with learning points to create an invaluable resource for working with groups aged 9 and above. Categorized around popular topics this collection of games has something to suit every situation - from games needing little or no preparation or equipment, to big, memorable games that will stay with your group for a long time. Every game is followed by suggestions for further discussion, and the index of themes makes it easy to locate the right game for any session. Use this book in conjunction with the discussion starter resources The Ideas Factory and The Think Tank and you will have all you need to prepare a complete session.

Games with a Purpose: 200 icebreakers, energizers, and games that make a point

God, the Great Storyteller, chose to communicate with us through story – in fact a great library of stories, filled with heroes, villains, sex, violence, intrigue, sacrifice and redemption. The Think Tank gives young people an opportunity to explore their world through stories, and to relate it to the incredible story of the Bible – perhaps for the first time. Here are 100 stories designed to provoke discussion, followed by penetrating questions which relate the stories to biblical bedrock. The stories are in four parts: Would You Believe It? – Unbelievable stories, all absolutely true! Inspiring Individuals – Stories of celebrities, public figures and other people of note making a positive difference. What Would You Do? – Ethics explored through stories, many based on real events. Talking Movies – A major bonus: 25 movie clips that pack a punch with young people, and all the background and questions you'll need to facilitate discussion around them. This updated edition brings refreshed material that will speak to today's young people.

The Think Tank: 100 adaptable discussion starters to get teens talking

Here are 100 adaptable discussion starters. A brief story, usually factual, is followed by a series of provocative questions. 100 double-page spreads contain a story on the left-hand page and questions on the right. Stories explore a topic pertinent to young people, e.g. drugs, truancy, parental relationships; or an important biblical concept, e.g. giving, the afterlife, love. Questions begin with general discussion and move on to what the Bible has to say. Extra questions are included for use with unchurched young people. The last 25 discussion starters provide a journey through the main stories and themes of the Bible.

The Ideas Factory: 100 discussion starters to get teens talking

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