GIRLS MINISTRY RESOURCES
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At LifeWay Girls, we believe it’s crucial for teenage girls to know and love God’s Word, so our goal is to put tools in your hands to help them. They’re not too young to learn how to read and study the Bible, so let’s set the bar at a place where they can reach and grow. Whether you’re a Student Pastor, Girls Ministry leader, a mom, or a small group leader, we want to help you do the thing God has called you to do: disciple teenage girls. Whether or not your church has a specific ministry to girls, you have girls in your ministry who are searching for Truth and depth. They are looking for people to invest in them, and Bible studies are an incredible way to make this happen. We pray that as you dig into the Bible with your students, you see real life change happen. These resources aim to meet the greatest needs of both the girls in your ministry and the women leading them.
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What you do is vital to the advancement of God’s Kingdom here on earth, and it truly matters. You’re making a difference in the lives of teenage girls right where you are, and we want to help you along the way. Know that we are praying for you and cheering you on!
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Mary Margaret West Girls Ministry Specialist LifeWay Christian Resources @marymargaretc
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THE QUEST Daring to Know the Heart of God
Curiosity is hardwired in humanity. We have an innate need to question and seek after what we don’t know or understand. This is an invitation to ponder the deeper questions of faith with confidence and humble expectation. Adapted from the LifeWay Women’s resource, The Quest: Daring to Know the Heart of God will challenge girls to delve into Scripture to explore how God created them to seek after Him—a God who desires to be found and known. They will learn to develop intimacy with Him and embrace the adventure that comes with living a life for God. (6 sessions)
Student Book 005802015 $14.99 Student eBook 005802016 $14.99 Student Leader Kit 005802213 $59.99 Digital Student Leader Kit 005802216 $59.99
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RACHEL & LEAH What Two Sisters Teach Us About Combating Comparison
There is a quiet question that every girl asks in her heart at some point in her life: “Why her?” Or better yet, “Why not me?” Comparison is a struggle that many girls constantly combat, often lasting well into their adult years. That same thread of comparison was a challenge throughout the lives of Rachel and Leah in the Bible. With the transforming Word of God, girls will take an honest look at themselves, learn how God’s truth combats their tendency to compare, and discover the fullness of living as the young woman God created them to be. (6 sessions) Student Book 005799072 $12.99 Student eBook 005801381 $12.99 Digital Video Bundle 005802360 $24.99
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AUTHENTIC LOVE Christ, Culture, and the Pursuit of Purity
Every day we are invited into a world where we can create, customize, and even change our identity. We become consumers in a culture that tells us we can have whatever we want whenever we want it. Speaking directly to the hearts of young men and women, Authentic Love exposes culture’s distorted messages about purity and love and reveals how God has created us for a lifestyle of personal holiness. (8 sessions) Bible Study Leader Kit 005791918 $79.99 Digital Bible Study Leader Kit 005795231 $79.99 Student Book 005791915 $12.99 // Student eBook 005791916 $12.99 Digital Leader Kit 005792342 $49.99
W E S AV E D Y O U A S E AT Finding and Keeping Lasting Friendships
We Saved You A Seat looks at the heart of lasting friendships, using Jesus as the ultimate model. It reminds girls that friendship takes vulnerability, service, and forgiveness. It’s learning to exercise joy instead of jealousy and encouragement instead of envy. In friendship, sometimes we need to be willing to go first—whether we’re the new girl in a circle of friends or we’ve been a part of the same group since elementary school. (7 sessions) Student Book 005791569 $12.99
*Note: This True Love Waits branded resource includes two separate Bible studies written along the same general outline (with different videos for each).
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A BEAUTIFUL STORY Making God’s Story Yours
In A Beautiful Story, Erin Davis explores the lives of 10 Old Testament women whose seemingly ordinary lives point the spotlight toward an extraordinary God. This study taps into the power of story to discover God’s character and redemptive plan in all of Scripture. These stories aren’t just scattered pages; they are bound together by the One who wrote them. (8 sessions) Student Book 005793034 $12.99 Student eBook 005793035 $12.99
BEAUTIFUL ENCOUNTERS The Presence of Jesus Changes Everything
When we encounter Jesus—when we really experience Him—we discover a longing to connect with Him. And, as we learn more about His character, our faith and character blossom. Beautiful Encounters examines the lives of 11 New Testament women who were changed by Jesus Christ. These women experienced the same needs, emotions, and longings that girls experience today; as girls realize this, they will see how a beautiful encounter with Jesus can transform them as well. (8 sessions) Student Book 005795889 $12.99 Student eBook 005796367 $12.99
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Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story This study covers major events from the Bible, tying them together into the greater story of Scripture. The goal is to lead girls to gain an understanding of God’s overarching story that runs from Genesis to Revelation. Each session features people, places, and promises including maps, general Bible facts, word studies, and key information that ties all of Scripture together into the seamless truth of the gospel message. (7 sessions) Student Book 005724811 $11.99 Leader Kit 005724813 $59.99
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THE ENTIRE BIBLE IS A VAST LIBRARY, WRITTEN BY OVER 40 AUTHORS OVER 1600 YEARS. YOU CAN EXPLORE THE NOOKS AND CRANNIES FOR A LIFETIME. BUT THE AMAZING THING IS THOSE 66 BOOKS TELL US ONE SEAMLESS STORY ABOUT THE GOD WHO MADE US, LOVES US, REDEEMS US, AND HAS A FUTURE FOR US. -ANGIE SMITH, SEAMLESS
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A Study of 2 Timothy for Teen Girls
A STUDY ON 2 CORINTHIANS
FOR TEEN GIRLS
KELLY MINTER
ALL THINGS NEW A Study on 2 Corinthians for Teen Girls The city of Corinth was much like our modern-day communities and cities—full of people and full of problems. In the middle of this busy metropolis, an early church was struggling to make a difference. Paul challenged the church to share the message of reconciliation—the gospel—despite hardship, pain, and struggle. He encouraged the new believers, reminding them the gospel was meant to thrive in circumstances such as these. Student Book 005787455 $12.99 Student eBook 005791599 $12.99
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WORTHY VESSEL A Study of 2 Timothy for Teen Girls In Worthy Vessel, author Amy Byrd leads girls through an in-depth study of 2 Timothy, examining biblical context and a multitude of spiritual truths in this letter from the apostle Paul to his apprentice, Timothy. As they explore the relationship between Paul and his young disciple, girls will be challenged to live as worthy vessels of the gospel of Jesus Christ, encouraging others to walk in faith as they deliver the message God has entrusted to them. (6 sessions) Student Book 006104413 $11.99 Student eBook 005789762 $11.99 Student Leader Kit 006104400 $59.99 Digital Student Leader Kit 005792206 $59.99
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BIBLE STUDY FOR TEEN GIRLS
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DEFINING BEAUTY THROUGH THE LENS OF SCRIPTURE
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MORE THAN PRETTY Defining Beauty Through the Lens of Scripture
More Than Pretty is a timely resource for girls that explores the definition of true beauty in a culture obsessed with self. Using our five natural senses, this study will serve as a tool to guide girls in exploring how to spiritually and practically develop multifaceted beauty that ultimately honors God. This resource will also help girls better understand their identity in Christ by gazing upon His glory rather than looking to themselves for fulfillment. (6 sessions)
B E AU T Y T O T H E W O R L D A B O V E YO U R O W N . -OCIELIA GIBSON, MORE THAN PRETTY
Student Book 006104384 $10.99 Student eBook 005786808 $10.99 Leader Kit 006104383 $59.99
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- Girls Ministry Resources A STUDY OF 1 & 2 THESSALONIANS FOR TEEN GIRLS
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AMY-JO GIRARDIER
LOOKING FOR L O V E LY Collecting the Moments that Matter Every moment matters. Every individual matters. In Looking for Lovely, author Annie Downs explores the lives of ordinary people in the Bible to discover the beauty in everyday life. Whether they are in a season of plenty or a season of perseverance, girls will walk away from this study having grown in both character and hope, knowing that it is God who sustains them through it all. (7 sessions)
FA I T H F U L O N E A Study of 1 & 2 Thessalonians for Teen Girls Thessalonica was once a major city in Macedonia that became an important trade route in the Roman empire. It was also a city filled with pagan practices, and the church there suffered great persecution. Paul wrote these letters so that the Christians there would not get discouraged or deceived by the dark culture that surrounded them—and he did this by keeping his message centered around the gospel.
Student Book 005781390 $11.99 Student eBook 006104392 $11.99 Digital Video Bundle 005788239 $24.99
Student Book 005646506 $10.99 Student eBook 005689600 $10.99 Leader Kit 005690040 $59.99
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A BIBLE STUDY FOR TEEN GIRLS
CORWIN SON AND MONA AMY KENDRICK PIER
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n a culture saturated by empty messages and constant motion,
our hearts long for a refuge. Our search for security and pursuit
SALVAGING MY IDENTITY A 40-DAY EXPERIENCE FOR GIRLS &
of peace will ultimately lead us to this realization—we were made to dwell in the presence of our Creator. The fellowship that was
broken by our sin has been healed by our Savior. Through Christ, we can draw near to God and find rest for our souls.
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means to dwell on the Word of God, in the presence of God, and with the people of God. We will learn how to move past the
Dwell was created to help teen girls discover
resting in the shadow of the almighty
distractions that hinder an intimate relationship with the Father
and focus on the delight found only in Him. Through the last four sessions, we will dwell on Psalm 91 and experience the joy of
the beauty of communing with God and the importance of resting in His presence. resting in the shadow of the Almighty.
Student Book 005720741 $10.99
AMY BYRD + BECKY DEDGE
YOUNG WOMEN
Salvaging My Identity takes a biblical approach toward finding identity in Christ by looking at the spiritual restoration that takes place in every believer’s life. Student Book 005647983 $12.99 Student eBook 005674732 $12.99
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WOVEN
A RETREAT FOR TEEN GIRLS
Woven is a digital Bible study for teen girls A 40 DAY E XPER I EN CE FO R G I R L S & YO U N G WO M EN
that focuses on unity and addresses the importance of harmony within a student group and among Christian believers of all ages. Digital Bundle 005587581 $59.99
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Embracing humility in an all-about-me world
This 40-day devotional challenges girls to intentionally seek the fullness of God’s plan for their lives and to choose His best over everything else. Focusing on eight different proofs, girls will discover what it looks like to live a victorious and eternally significant life for the glory of God.
TRUE PRINCESS
EMBRACING HUMILITY IN AN ALL-ABOUT-ME WORLD RACHEL LOVINGOOD & JENNIFER MILLS
Student Book 005754481 $12.99
True Princess is designed to help girls understand their sense of entitlement won’t get them anywhere in the kingdom of God. Student Book 005260396 $10.99
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LIFEWAY GIRLS CONFERENCE
IF YOU WALK WITH HIM, YOU CANNOT REMAIN THE SAME PERSON. -BETH MOORE, THE QUEST
LIFEWAY GIRLS CONFERENCE IS A TWO-DAY EVENT FOR GIRLS MINISTRY LEADERS, MOMS, AND TEENAGE GIRLS. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT
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