Youth Education Resources
Youth are a vital part of our churches and our world. The Genesis Center knows how diverse, rapidly changing and hungry for information this age group is. Therefore, The Genesis Center is dedicated to providing youth, and those who work with youth, up-to-date, current, and valuable resources to help navigate this challenging and rewarding stage of spiritual formation.
Below are some online resources from around the web; if you can't find what you are looking for or need personal assistance, please contact us today! |
Online Resources
Make sure to check out our seasonal pages if you can't find what you are looking for!
www.thewiredword.com
Bring your lessons and discussions to life ... and make them more relevant to modern Christian living ... with The Wired Word — the easy, automatic way to weave current events into your weekly Bible studies. $
Creative Prayer Stations
From the blog Rethinking Youth Ministry*
Common Sense Media
This very helpful website is about the media. It includes reviews of movies, websites, games, and more for parents. It also has advice and education for parents and teachers regarding online interactions, websites and safety. Finally, it offers complete lesson plans regarding media usage that include safety and privacy awareness issues.*
d365
This website offers daily devotions for youth in a short but meaningful way using music, scripture, and prayer. It is published by Passport Inc.*
PCUSA Ministries with Youth
This webpage has a lot of great information for you ministers including Quicksheets, information on starting a youth book club, and more. *
Presbyterian Youth Triennium
Presbyterian Youth Triennium 2019 will be held at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana July 16-20, 2019.
Rethinking Youth Ministry
This blog authored by Brian Kirk and Jacob Thorne is a wonderful resource for youth leaders in the 21st century. It addresses pop culture issues and the unique challenges of leading a youth ministry in the social media world. Check out their Creative Prayers Stations and there popular post "13 Things You Should Never Do in Youth Ministry".*
Sticky Faith
The Fuller Youth Institute's website for youth ministry is dedicated to creating a faith that "sticks" to youth as they grow and mature. The website includes resources (some are free) as well as information for parents and youth leaders. */$
Bring your lessons and discussions to life ... and make them more relevant to modern Christian living ... with The Wired Word — the easy, automatic way to weave current events into your weekly Bible studies. $
Creative Prayer Stations
From the blog Rethinking Youth Ministry*
Common Sense Media
This very helpful website is about the media. It includes reviews of movies, websites, games, and more for parents. It also has advice and education for parents and teachers regarding online interactions, websites and safety. Finally, it offers complete lesson plans regarding media usage that include safety and privacy awareness issues.*
d365
This website offers daily devotions for youth in a short but meaningful way using music, scripture, and prayer. It is published by Passport Inc.*
PCUSA Ministries with Youth
This webpage has a lot of great information for you ministers including Quicksheets, information on starting a youth book club, and more. *
Presbyterian Youth Triennium
Presbyterian Youth Triennium 2019 will be held at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana July 16-20, 2019.
Rethinking Youth Ministry
This blog authored by Brian Kirk and Jacob Thorne is a wonderful resource for youth leaders in the 21st century. It addresses pop culture issues and the unique challenges of leading a youth ministry in the social media world. Check out their Creative Prayers Stations and there popular post "13 Things You Should Never Do in Youth Ministry".*
Sticky Faith
The Fuller Youth Institute's website for youth ministry is dedicated to creating a faith that "sticks" to youth as they grow and mature. The website includes resources (some are free) as well as information for parents and youth leaders. */$
Know of a great Adult Education website or online resource not listed here? Email us! We would love to check it out and possibly feature it on our website!
Online resources can include links to websites, articles, videos, blogs, pictures, social media, games, and more (some of these links may be direct downloads to resources The Genesis Center has permission to distribute. Please see our copyright page for more information). Resources available for check out can include curriculum, books, videos, DVDs, software and more, but they always have to be checked out by The Genesis Center and returned after use.