Youthworks Media 2024 Catalogue

For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 7:8 (NIV)

It’s our mission to support you in nurturing, discipling and encouraging the next generation on their journey of faith and in the knowledge of the saving power of Jesus. Above all, we strive to produce vibrant and culturally relevant resources that are firmly entrenched in biblical truth to help children, youth and families grow in faith.

We look forward to bringing you even more resources in the coming year. We’d love to hear from you if there are particular resources you would like us to publish! Please get in touch with us at sales@youthworks.net

Blessings, The Youthworks Media team

Contents

Children’s books

Fearlessly Madison

Penny Reeve and Jemima Trappel

$14.95 Code 9771

In this delightful adventure, Madison learns that no matter what our circumstances might be, we need not be afraid; God is with us and he’s working in all things for our good. available

Wonderfully Madison

Penny Reeve and Jemima Trappel

$14.95 Code 977

Troubled by the impending arrival of her first sibling, a little girl learns that we are all precious in the eyes of our mighty and loving God. Based on Psalm 139.

Bitsy the Bossy Bilby

Skye Parry-Jones and Emma Pavlich $12.95 Code 9751

Bitsy lives beside a billabong in the dusty Australian outback. She loves to be in charge and give everyone her opinion, but she just can’t understand why things won’t change to suit her. Through this beautifully illustrated story, children learn that God is the boss and everything works according to his perfect plan.

The Word War

Mark Hadley and Amy Lees $14.95 Code 979

Panda - Friends

Mark Hadley and Nathan Lee $9.95 Code 9761

Kids’ Club

Mid-week, camping and lunchtime groups

These themed programs can be run by a single leader or small team, and are ideal for weekly church kids’ clubs, holiday clubs, camping ministries or lunchtime groups with limited resources.

Each pack contains:

• clear leader’s notes, preparation tips and Bible time talks

• plenty of ideas for games, craft and activities linked to each resource’s theme visual aids and photocopiable masters

• an album of music, with the exception of Best News!

Hey! Book Series

Penny Morrison and Bethany Abbottsmith

Lucy and Zac were the best of friends … until a war of words— thoughtless, hurtful words—began to fire from both sides. Eventually, the pair realise that one particular word, ‘sorry’, when coupled with its response, ‘I forgive you’, can break down any barrier. The Word War encourages children to use words, including the way they speak and respond to others, to build and sustain relationships. available

These delightfully playful books teach little ones the wonders of God’s creation including his amazing design of animals, fruit and us!

Hey! Is That How God Made Fruit? $5.95 Code 9561

Hey! Is That How God Made Me? $5.95 Code 9551

Hey! Is That How God Made Animals? $5.95 Code 9571

Hey! Is That How God Made Families? $5.95 Code 958

Panda loves to paint and play the drums, but most of all he loves to skate! So when he meets some fellow skateboarding enthusiasts, Panda just knows they’ll become good friends. But is shared passion the best foundation for friendship? This second book in the Panda series beautifully illustrates the Christian view of friendship, teaching kids to love others the way that God loves us.

Best News!

Tony Jones

$29.95 Code e746 (Digital edition)

Starting at Creation and the Fall, this 7-session program looks at God’s plan to rescue his people from sin. From Abraham to Jesus’ birth, death and resurrection, we can be assured of God’s love and promise of eternal life. Available in digital downloadable form only.

Hard Questions about God

$29.95 Code 743 Code e743 (Digital edition)

This 7-session resource gives sensitive answers to the hard questions kids ask about God. It aims to provide a safe environment in which they can air their doubts and questions, and be encouraged to pursue their search for truth.

Heroes of Faith

$29.95 Code e745 (Digital edition)

Using a variety of stories of people mentioned in the Old and New Testaments, this 7-session program aims to show kids what faith is, what it is based on, how God can be trusted and what this can look like in their own lives.

Light of the World

$29.95 Code 7441 Code e7441 (Digital edition)

This resource reveals throughout 6 sessions how God sent his Son into the world to be a light in the darkness, and the eternal impact this had on an Ethiopian official, a tax collector, a blind man, and a man renowned for persecuting Christians. available available

Mini Olympics!

$29.95 Code 6841 Code e6841 (Digital edition)

The Olympic Games is an exciting world event celebrating discipline, perseverance and teamwork on the path to winning ‘Gold’. This fun and interactive program teaches kids over 5 sessions about running in the most important race: the race of life! Kids will learn that by being on Jesus’ team they will win the ultimate prize—eternal life!

Rock on

$24.95 Code e742 (Digital edition)

This weekend camp program explores the concept of ‘God our rock’. It is suitable for a church weekend, a kids’ outreach weekend, or can be adapted for a 5-day holiday program. Craft, games, music and drama ideas are included with photocopiable kids’ activity sheets. Available in digital downloadable form only.

Kids’ Holiday Club

Five-day school holiday programs

Egyptian Adventure

Loren Becroft and Julie Firmstone

Follow the Clues

Ian Morrison

Holiday clubs are a great way to reach out to kids and families in your local area about Jesus using a fun, action-packed program that’s biblically sound and cost-effective. Each Director’s pack includes music as well as a full program of activities for 5 half-days, and this can be complemented with a Poster pack, containing 12 colourful A2-sized posters—5 for promotional purposes and 7 for teaching sessions, and Tract packs. available

Director’s pack

Pearls, Pigs & Parties

$29.95 Code 7401 Code e7401 (Digital edition)

Pearls, Pigs & Parties aims to teach children that being a follower of Jesus and part of God’s kingdom is more valuable than anything else. This 6-part program culminates in a fun party, where family and friends are also encouraged to accept Jesus’ invitation to the ultimate celebration in heaven with God’s people.

available available

This Child

$29.95 Code e741 (Digital edition)

This is a 6-session program designed to teach children the story of God’s plan to send Jesus, the Saviour. As well as Bible times, the program includes instructions on how to present a half-hour nativity ‘mini-musical’, plus ideas for costumes, props and musical instruments—all made by the children. Available in digital downloadable form only.

NEW

7 Principles of Effective Discipleship of Children

Annemarie Rivers

$15.00 Code e8242 (Indiv)

$30.00 Code e8243 (Group)

Created by Youthworks Ministry Support, this paper distils a biblical understanding of children, families and the church into seven principles that inform the effective discipleship of children. Each principle will be explained theologically alongside a variety of examples and possible ways this might be implemented. Diagnostic questions are also provided to help the reader evaluate their own values and practice.

Egyptian Adventure takes children on a discovery tour of the ancient Middle East. Through the fun characters of an Indiana Jones-style archaeologist and his technology-savvy assistant, children learn about the biblical concepts of sin, perseverance, redemption and mercy, and discover what these mean to them personally as they accept and follow Jesus.

$69.95 Code 753 Code e753 (Digital edition)

Poster pack

$19.95 Code 7531

Contains 12 colour A2 posters for promotional and teaching purposes.

Tract pack

This pack contains ten colourful luggage tag gospel tracts based on the Egyptian Adventure theme. In easy-tounderstand language, this swivel-action tag tract is the perfect gift for each child attending your holiday club.

$9.95 Code 7532

Tract pack

$19.95 Code e7502

Director’s pack

Help solve the mystery of the man who defeated death with this fun, actionpacked program. Follow the Clues uses a detective theme to teach children about God’s promises throughout the Bible, and the evidence that leads them to Jesus.

$69.95 Code 751 | Code e751 (Digital edition)

Poster pack

$19.95 Code 7511

Contains 12 colour A2 posters for promotional and teaching purposes.

Tract pack

This pack contains 20 colourful, pocketsized gospel tracts based on the Follow the Clues theme. In easy-to-understand language, this fold-out tract is the perfect gift for each child attending your holiday club.

$9.95 Code 7512

Knights of the King

Ian Morrison

Director’s pack

Join the quest to find the one true King with this fun, action-packed holiday club program based on Matthew’s Gospel. Children will love the themed craft and activities and the drama scripts will excite and engage them.

$69.95 Code 750 | Code e750 (Digital edition)

Poster pack

$19.95 Code 7501

Contains 12 colour A2 posters for promotional and teaching purposes.

Rock Star

Jennifer Maskiell

This is a printable file of a full-colour, pocket-sized Gospel tract based on the Knights of the King theme. In easy-to-understand language, this foldout tract is the perfect gift for each child attending your Knights of the King Holiday Club. For the full Holiday Club program, see the Knights of the King Director’s Pack. Also available: Knights of the King Poster Pack.

$9.95 Code 7542 available available available

Director’s pack

Rock Star tells stories of Jesus’ life and teaching from Matthew’s Gospel. Over the 5 sessions children will be impacted by Jesus’ revolutionary teaching about life on this earth and life for eternity, and understand the depths of his love for them. Includes animations for promotion, drama scripts, fun electives and more!

$69.95 Code 754 | Code e754

Poster pack

$19.95 Code 7541

(Digital edition)

Contains 12 colour A2 posters for promotional and teaching purposes.

Tract pack

This pack contains 20 colourful, pocketsized gospel tracts based on the Rock Star theme.

Learning through Play

Programs for playgroup or creche

Jesus Our Friend (Digital)

Learning through Play

$24.95 Code e961

Teaching little ones about Jesus? If you are involved in a playtime group or crèche, you’ll love this program in the Learning through Play range.

Kids’ Church

Introduction

God Our Creator (Digital)

Learning through Play

$24.95 Code e960

Children ages 2 and 3 love life they’re keen to do anything but stop still! This great resource is packed with myriad ideas for introducing these little ones to God their Creator through play. Ideal for crèche and playtime groups.

Jesus Our Saviour (Digital)

Learning through Play

$24.95 Code e963

An excellent resource as Christmas approaches, Jesus Our Saviour, is an ideal resource for playtime groups and crèche and introduces young children to Jesus, our Lord and Saviour.

Kids@Church is a practical, engaging and life-changing kids’ church program which provides children with a well-rounded and enduring knowledge of the Bible.

Kids@Church is a kids’ church curriculum available in three convenient learning levels: with each level spanning three years of programming.

Serious Play (for ages 3–5), Adventure (ages 5–7) and Over the Top (ages 7–11).

Each learning level offers 12 units of study. These units may be done in any order, allowing flexibility to plan ahead and tailor your children’s program to fit with specific sermon series, as well as celebrate Easter and Christmas.

Children aged 2 and 3 love to run, jump and play, explore their world and experience new things. Learning through Play handbooks contain activities and ideas that will help young children learn in the way they love best—through play! available

God Our Father (Digital)

Learning through Play

$24.95 Code e962

Free play, bite-sized story ideas and craft for little fingers are just some of the creative ways you can teach your playgroup about God their Father in this wonderful program.

How to use Kids@Church across all age groups

Does your weekend program cater for children in each of the three age groups? Several Kids@Church units can be run together under a single Bible theme across all these groups. This makes it easy to have all the children in the one room together for part of the session and then allow group leaders to split off into age-appropriate activities, prayer and fellowship time. For example, the units in the table on pages 10-12 are based on the same Bible themes. If the majority of your group falls in the 5–7 age bracket, but you wish to accommodate some older and younger kids, we would recommend the Adventure series. You might like to ask a leader to help the younger ones and add a more challenging game or activity for the older children.

Summary of available resources

Leader’s manual

Contains full lesson aims and outcomes, suggested prayer and memory verses, plus detailed preparation notes. There are 10 clear session plans per unit.

Digital leader’s pack

Consists of an electronic copy of the Leader’s manual, black-line masters for photocopying, full colour digital visual aids and a digital copy of the Child’s component.

Child’s component

Contains week-by-week activities for the selected unit. These vary from craft and puzzles, to journals, games, cartoons and more.

For ages 3–5

Serious Play is for kids of Preschool level. It introduces kids to the Bible and helps them grow in their faith. This is play with a purpose!

Serious Play is for children who: enjoy and learn through play are either non-readers or beginning readers

Each Serious Play resource features 10 lessons, with the exception of Unit 9 which contains 11 lessons. Units 1, 5 and 9 include sessions on Easter, and Units 4, 8 and 12 have a Christmas lesson.

$19.95 each

Adventure

Adventure is for kids of Primary Infants level. This program is intended to help kids grow in their knowledge of God and their faith in Jesus—the greatest ‘adventure’ of them all.

Adventure is for kids who:

• enjoy discovery and exploration

• are gaining reading skills are beginning to work independently and in small groups.

Each Adventure resource features 10 lessons, with the exception of Unit 9 which contains 11 lessons. Units 1, 5 and 9 include sessions on Easter, and Units 4, 8 and 12 have a Christmas lesson.

Leader’s manual $19.95 each

Digital leader’s pack $29.95 each

Child’s component $2.75 each

Digital leader’s pack $29.95 each $2.75 each (available as a digital file with the digital leader’s pack or as hard copy where

1 Who is God? Who is Jesus? Genesis and Matthew 140 e140 e141

2 God cares for people who trust him Genesis 1402 e1402 e1412

3 Trusting God and living for him Various Old and New Testament passages 1403 e1403 e1413

4 Jesus teaches about God’s Kingdom The Gospels 1404 e1404 e1414 1424

5 Responding to God’s Son, Jesus John 1405 e1405 e1415

6 The early church Acts 1406 e1406 e1416 1426

7 Promises to Abraham’s family Genesis 1407 e1407 e1417 1427

8 God keeps his promises Exodus and Luke 1408 e1408 e1418 1428

9 Cradle to crown Luke 1409 e1409 e1419 1429

10 Walking and talking with Jesus Luke 1400 e1400 e1410 1420

11 Living for Jesus Various New Testament passages 1401 e1401 e1411 1421

12 Like Father, like Son Psalms and John 14012 e14012 e14112 CEP2004 SP2 available

1 What has God done for his people? Luke 150 e150 e151 152

2 God the Creator and covenant maker Genesis 1502 e1502 e1512

3 God rescues his people Exodus–Joshua 1503 e1503 e1513

4 Living in God’s family Matthew 1504 e1504 e1514

5 Who is Jesus? John 1505 e1505 e1515

6 Go and tell Acts, 1 Corinthians and 1 Peter 1506 e1506 e1516

7 God rescues his people Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel 1507 e1507 e1517

8 God is faithful Daniel, Ezra and Nehemiah 1508 e1508 e1518

9 Responding to God from A to Z The Gospels 1509 e1509 e1519 1529

10 The King and his servant Acts and Ephesians 1500 e1500 e1510

11 Pictures of Jesus Mark 1501 e1501 e1511 1521

12 Splendour to captivity 1 and 2 Kings 15012 e15012 e15112 available For

For ages 8–11

Over the Top

Over the Top is for kids of Lower and Upper Primary level. This program will help them to extend their knowledge of God and their faith in Jesus.

Over the Top is for children who: enjoy seeing things in a new way

• are reading independently

• can work in small groups

• are growing in confidence

• are looking for a challenge.

Each Over the Top resource features 10 lessons, with the exception of Units 9 and 12 which contain 11 lessons each. Units 1, 5 and 9 include sessions on Easter, and Units 4, 8 and 12 have a Christmas lesson.

Leader’s manual $19.95 each

Digital leader’s pack $29.95 each

The Puzzle Maker

Naomi Ireland $69.95 Code: e1630

The Puzzle Maker is a complete 10-lesson biblical theology program for use with children aged 6–12. Each lesson’s components are designed for churches to select from and mix and match so that the program can be run at various lengths, with different age groups and with diverse levels of resources. Every week includes as options a Family spot, a Talk, Application, Small group teaching material and activities, and critically the Puzzle Maker time. During the Puzzle Maker time, children earn puzzle pieces over the weeks that ultimately construct a big picture overview of God’s gospel message as told from the whole Bible. In the last lesson, this puzzle is flipped over to show what God’s people are looking forward to: being with Jesus in his forever kingdom.

Child’s component $2.75 each

1 Through the eyes of Doctor Luke Luke 160 e160 e161

2 God the Creator and covenant maker Genesis 1602 e1602 e1612 1622

3 Led and fed by God Exodus–Joshua 1603 e1603 e1613

4 Preparing for Christ’s return Ephesians and Revelation 1604 e1604 e1614 1624

5 Who is Jesus? John 1605 e1605 e1615

6 Go and tell Acts and Matthew 1606 e1606 e1616

7 God speaks through Elijah and Elisha 1 and 2 Kings 1607 e1607 e1617 1627

8 God is faithful Daniel and Isaiah 1608 e1608 e1618 1628

9 People of faith Hebrews 1609 e1609 e1619 1629

10 Follow the leader The Gospels and Acts 1600 e1600 e1610 1620

11 God’s people under God’s rule in God’s land 1 and 2 Samuel 1601 e1601 e1611 1621

12 The hope of the nations Various Old and New Testament passages 16012 e16012 e16112 16212

Supadays

Unique one-day programs

These innovative one-day programs give children a fun-filled adventure combining indoor and outdoor games, multimedia and craft activities. Supadays resources are perfect for outreach events, pupil-free days and church camps with a separate children’s program.

All Supadays packs include:

• full program of activities for a day of fun and learning

• quirky characters and engaging drama scripts

• multimedia components

• printable full-colour gospel tract

• advertising and promotional resources, and

• helpful advice on registrations, set-up and implementation from experienced practitioners.

For ages 5–12

Come to My Party

$19.95 Code e967 (Digital edition)

Come to My Party! uses Jesus’ parable of the Great Banquet from Luke 14:15–24 to share God’s invitation to each of us to come to his eternal party in heaven. This program introduces children to the key Christian concepts of sin and forgiveness, while showing them that God’s way is the most rewarding way to live.

Available in digital downloadable form only.

Lost and Found

$19.95 Code e965 (Digital edition)

Welcome to the Lost and Found store, a place where you can find hidden treasures among the dust and cobwebs! This energetic one-day program introduces children to the concepts of sin and redemption and God’s love for us, his people. Available in digital downloadable form only.

Time Traveller

$19.95 Code e966 (Digital edition)

Have you ever wanted to travel back in time to see the events of history unfold before your very eyes? For Christians, the greatest events were Jesus’ death and resurrection—when our Saviour conquered death so that we could be made right with God and live for eternity. This innovative one-day program gives children an overview of Jesus’ life and encourages them to trust the historical evidence that shows that Jesus died and rose to life again. Available in digital downloadable form only.

Visual aids

Bible Events Posters

$29.95 Code 1481

4 A2 posters (with 32 A5 scenes) of significant Bible events and people covering the creation of the world to Jesus’ second coming. These posters can be displayed as a timeline.

Bible Maps Posters

$34.95 Code 1471

A total of 12 maps, showing David and Solomon’s kingdoms, the 12 tribes of Israel, the places Jesus travelled, Paul’s missionary journeys and more.

Bible Timeline Posters

$29.95 Code 1431

9 A2 posters depicting God’s big salvation plan from creation to the present day. The major events in the Bible are shown on the one long timeline.

Bible Events playing cards

$5.95 Code 2994

These 32 Bible Events playing cards are ideal for teaching the significant events and characters from the Bible’s timeline. Spanning God’s creation of the world to Jesus’ second coming, each pack also contains one card ordering those events.

New Testament Visual Aids

$49.95 Code e6202

If you’re looking for a multimedia approach to your children’s ministry and need images to illustrate a lesson in the New Testament, download hundreds of high-resolution images in full colour ready to use in PowerPoint presentations or other data projection. Spice up your kids’ talks with contemporary images of Bible characters, scenes, maps and more. Perfect for printing posters too.

Bible Timeline, Events & Maps Visual Aids

$49.95 Code e6223

This fantastic resource contains a new 9-part Bible timeline, plus well over 100 other images of Bible characters, maps and scenes. Perfect for your school or church ministry. Also contains teacher’s notes.

Christmas resources Music

Masterplan

Ben Pakula

27 tracks

$19.95 Code 7819

A Very Special Tent

Ben Pakula 12 tracks

$19.95 Code 7817

We Will Follow Him

Ben Pakula

12 tracks

$19.95 Code 7818

Jesus Little Book series

Our popular range of vibrant Jesus Little Books are a unique way of sharing the story of Jesus and his redeeming power. They are pocket-sized gems which make for great gifts and rewards.

Jesus—The Saviour Lives! The Easter Story

$2.50 Code 9753

$29.95 Code 9752 (Jumbo edition)

Jesus Helps Bartimaeus

$2.50 Code 9746

Jesus Calms the Storm

$2.50 Code 9742

Jesus Walks on Water

$2.50 Code 9747

Jesus—A King Is Born! The Christmas story

$3.50 Little Book Code 973

$29.95 Jumbo Book Code 9754

Jesus Meets Zacchaeus

$2.50 Code 9743

Jesus Forgives the Lame Man

$2.50 Code 9744

Creative Christmas Kids Talks Volume 1 & 2

Pete Tong

$34.95 each Code 952 & 9521

A collection of downloadable videos, scripts and handy hints to take away the stress of generating ideas for a fresh and engaging presentation to the children and families in your context. There are 3 talks available on Volume 1 and 4 talks on Volume 2 showing fun and effective ways to present Christmas talks using visual aids and mind-boggling acts to keep the audience guessing.

Topics include Christmas Tree and Cracker, Emoji Christmas and Present Box, and Christ the King, Christmas Card, Christmas Light, Christmas Promise and Predictions, and Christmas Crossword.

Pete enthusiastically presents a demonstration of each talk before an audience of youngsters, as well as background information for each talk including how he made the props and performed the acts, as well as the tools and preparation required.

The Mighty Mighty King Christmas Book

Penny Morrison and Lisa Flanagan $16.95 Code 959

Christmas is a time to celebrate, but why do we celebrate a baby born in a manger thousands of years ago? This beautifully illustrated book helps children to understand who this special baby was, how he grew up, what he has done for us, and why he is the mighty mighty King we celebrate at Christmas time.

Christmas for Kids

$24.95 Code 638 Code e638 (Digital edition)

Packed with ideas to make Christmas a memorable and Christ-centred experience. This book contains teaching tips, crafts, drama ideas, photocopiable activity sheets, music and gift-making suggestions.

available

All About Jesus Christmas Colouring and Activity Book

$5.95 Code 633

Contains loads of Christmas colouring and puzzle activities for kids aged 2–7.

Jesus—A King Is Born! The Christmas story

Shan Joseph

$3.50 Little Book Code 973 $29.95 Jumbo Book Code 9754

This unique computer-illustrated story of the first Christmas is a fun way to introduce children (aged 3 to 8) to our Saviour King, Jesus. Ideal to give kids at home, school and church, Jesus—A King Is Born shows children that the greatest gift at Christmas is the one God gave us in his Son, Jesus.

Christmas: God’s Gift ... the Saviour comic

$1.50 Code 6204

Ideal for Christmas outreach, these engaging pocket-sized comics encourage readers to see that they can trust and follow Jesus as their King and Saviour.

Christmas Colouring-in Gift Cards

$11.95 Code 2996

A set of 30 double-sided cards providing the perfect classroom activity or gift.

Easter resources

Leader resources

Jesus—The Saviour Lives!

The Easter story

Shan Joseph

$2.50 Little book Code 9753

$29.95 Jumbo edition Code 9752

A touching retelling of the Easter message and the true hope we have in Jesus is captured in this wonderful book. The Jumbo edition (42 x 42 cm) is ideal for leader-togroup reading, while the Little book (12 x 12 cm) is a fitting Easter memento.

All About Jesus Easter

Colouring and Activity Book

$5.95 Code 632

Contains loads of Easter colouring and puzzle activities for kids aged 2–7.

Easter for Kids

$24.95 Code 639 | Code e639 (Digital edition)

This resource focuses on Jesus, and his death and resurrection. It includes dramas, Bible reading suggestions, art and craft, music, games, group and individual projects, and ideas for quiet reflection and prayer.

available

Colouring-in Gift Cards

$11.95 Code 2995

A set of 30 double-sided cards providing the perfect classroom activity or gift.

Children’s Ministry on the Front Foot

Zachary Veron (Editor)

$19.95 Code 8192

This practical and insightful guide is ideal for children’s ministers, church leaders and anyone passionate about children’s ministry. Application guides in each chapter contain helpful questions, checklists and exercises to help you consider your own children’s ministry context.

Fabulous Crafts

$16.95 Code 629 Code e629

Fabulous Crafts has stacks of fun ideas that will engage the budding artists in your class, and require minimal preparation time. There are dozens of reliable and easy craft ideas suitable for all ages.

Great Ideas

$24.95 Code e637

Filled with hundreds of ideas for ministry to children, Great Ideas includes lessons and visual aids, and suggestions for costumes, musical instruments, puppet theatre, memory verses and easy crafts. available available available

Fantastic Games

$16.95 Code 630 Code e630

Fantastic Games contains a multitude of ideas for use in any situation that calls for a game. If you’d like to organise some fun activities but don’t know where to start, this book will give you everything you need to get underway.

Talks for Kids

$24.95 Code 640 Code e640

In this valuable resource are 25 children’s talks covering events in Jesus’ life, the fruit of the Spirit, forgiveness, suffering, growing as a Christian and more. Music and PowerPoints for 17 of the talks are included.

Talking Sex by the Book

Patricia Weerakoon

$24.95 Code 994

Every parent faces the need to talk to their child about sex at one point or another. But how do you start the conversation? How do you know what to tell your kids now, and what to leave until they are older? How do you talk through these issues with your child helpfully? And how do you overcome the barriers that might be holding you back or making you cringe?

Patricia Weerakoon combines secular research with biblical guidelines to answer all these questions, and gives advice for different age levels from toddlers to teens and beyond on topics such as body development and image, sex and relationships, pornography and gender. There are also activities to help parents to work through their own hesitations and concerns.

Whether you are a parent, carer, grandparent, aunt, uncle or part of the church family, this easy-to-follow guide is a must-have which can help you to give the kids in your life a roadmap for understanding and living out God’s plan for sex, identity and relationships.

The Best Sex for Life

Patricia Weerakoon $24.95 Code 991

We live in a world of rampant individualism and self-fulfilment. We’re entitled to sexual satisfaction; our culture vigorously affirms it. The result is dissatisfaction. Whether you’ve accepted that ‘this is as good as it gets’, struggle in ignorance, or turn to other sources for fulfilment, know that this is not how God intended sex to be! The best way to have a happy, fulfilled sex life is to understand God’s purpose for sexuality and to be willing to live under biblical direction for our relationships in marriage and beyond. No matter whether you are engaged, a newlywed or have been married for many years, this new book by Patricia Weerakoon is for you. available

You and Me by the Book

Patricia Weerakoon

$21.95 Code: 995

In You and Me by the Book, children learn that God has created them right from the beginning to be either a boy or a girl, regardless of how they feel or what they like to do. Best-selling author Patricia Weerakoon leads children to understand that God’s plan for them is good, and that it is part of a bigger purpose in which God never stops loving his people. Question boxes throughout and extra pointers for parents and carers mean that You and Me by the Book can encourage conversation about the body, sex, identity and God’s big plan for his people as revealed in the Bible.

Patricia Weerakoon

Teen Sex by the Book

$16.95 Code 9902

Sex surrounds teenagers: it’s not something they need to go looking for. This book, for readers aged 15–18, sensitively covers the topics of sexual desire and arousal, falling in love, dating, cybersex, pornography, homosexuality and gender identity, and provides sound, godly advice. The discussion is frank and, in parts, explicit.

Growing Up by the Book

$14.95 Code 992

This book provides those aged 10–14 with helpful, Bible-based answers to the questions they commonly ask or wonder about with regards to puberty, sex and relationships. Written in Patricia Weerakoon’s positive tone, it encourages readers to see that growing up is about becoming the best person you can be! available available

Birds and Bees by the Book

$39.95 for the set Code 993

This 6-book set is designed for parents to read with their children aged 7–10. The books help kids to understand the family structures in the world around them, how their body and brain develops as they grow, what is involved in sexual activity, what it means to be a boy or a girl, and how they can protect themselves from pornography.

“ ” A valuable resource for Christian parents, giving a holistic, biblical guide to approaching the topics of sex, identity and relationships.

22 Patricia Weerakoon

Dig-In Discipleship

Penny Reeve

Tween ministry

Battle Gear

$6.95 Code 767

Based on Ephesians 6:13–18, this 6-part study shows the necessity of being equipped in God’s armour, and provides great encouragement to keep trusting Jesus, even in the hard times.

Pastures, Paths & Parties

$6.95 Code 765

With the focus on Psalm 23, this 6-session study examines the concept of God as our good and loving shepherd, his need to send Jesus, and his great promise of eternal life.

Follow the Leader

$6.95 Code 766

Looking to Philippians 2:5–11, this 7-session study challenges participants to a shift in attitude modelled on the way of the Servant King.

Pray this Way

$6.95 Code 770

In this 7-part study based on Matthew 6:7–13, participants will learn that prayer is a thoughtful conversation with our heavenly Father and Saviour who loves, listens and speaks into our lives.

This series is designed to get kids digging into the word of God as a transitional step between primary and high school. Each study focuses on a specific group of verses from the Bible, exploring their meaning and how they fit within the whole message of the Bible. Combined with fun games and activities for individuals and groups.

Good Advice!

$6.95 Code 769

This 6-part study on Proverbs 3:1–6 highlights that seeking God’s perfect wisdom gives life to obedience, peace and a path made straight.

True Identity

$6.95 Code 768

In 6 sessions this study unpacks Colossians 3:12–17 which teaches how we are to live as children of God. Each verse reminds us of our identity in Christ and the actions that spring from our position in God’s family.

Keep On Keeping On!

$6.95 Code 7701

Unpacking Hebrews 12:1–6 in this 4-part study, participants will learn about the journey we are on as God’s dearly loved children, and why God is worthy of our trust.

Blinded by Light!

Graham Wade

$1.25 Code 6208

Teach children aged 8–12 that serving God is an adventure! It starts with Saul’s persecution of the early Christians and his miraculous conversion on the Damascus Road, and follows Paul as he preaches the good news of Jesus, performing miracles in his name. Ideal for children’s ministry in schools and church.

Youth ministry

A New Freedom

Mike Snowdon

$24.95 Code: 987

This book is like a training program for how to use the Bible to take on life. Teens will learn the theory and then put it into practice as they think through various topics like their studies, money, suffering, violence, sex and identity, helping them to see for themselves why Jesus always tells a better story than the world does.

The Jesus Foundation Series

Tim Clemens

These full-colour resources are great for lunchtime groups and youth gatherings. The studies are succinct, interactive and engaging, with many featuring a DVD component.

For ages 12–16

Radical Jesus

Teacher’s manual $35.95 Code 565

Student handbook $10.25 Code 5651

From his virgin birth and forthright teaching, to his death by crucifixion and miraculous resurrection, the life of Jesus was radical. This 10-lesson study delves into key areas of Jesus’ life and challenges participants to consider the significance of each. The Teacher’s manual works with John Dickson’s Jesus—Life of Christ DVD (included).

Birth of a Nation

Teacher’s manual $35.95 Code 496

Student handbook $6.45 Code 4961

In 5 studies, explore with your group the miraculous way in which God intervened in history to deliver his people out of slavery and into the Promised Land as his obedient children.

For ages 14–16

Big Calls

Teacher’s manual $35.95 Code 495

Student handbook $6.45 Code 4951

Jesus made 5 big and bold ‘I am’ statements, not just about his identity but also about his divinity. This 5-week program seeks to investigate the meaning of each claim, as well as wrestle with its significance in terms of who Jesus is and what this means for us today. The Teacher’s manual comes with a copy of the John— The Visual Bible DVD.

Historical Jesus

Teacher’s manual $35.95 Code 564

Student handbook $6.45 Code 5641

Many know Jesus of Nazareth as a historical figure. This 5-part study looks to build from that base, revealing that the Jesus documented throughout the Bible—long-awaited Saviour, judge and friend, crucified and resurrected—is someone who is fully trustworthy. The Teacher’s manual works with John Dickson’s Jesus Life of Christ DVD (included).

Hard Core Christians

Teacher’s manual $21.95 Code 493

Student handbook $6.45 Code 4931

This 5-part study looks at the things every Christian needs to grow in their relationship with Jesus—faith, obedience, prayer, reading God’s word and going to church. An authentic relationship with Jesus is the best way to live!

Bible studies

Leading Better Bible Studies

Karen & Rod Morris

$22.95 Code 5131

If you want to learn how to help Christians grow through belonging to a Bible study group, this is the book for you.

Karen and Rod Morris combine adult education insights, sound biblical principles and lots of practical advice.

available

Youthworks Bible Study series

For ages 12–16

The Youthworks Bible Study series is designed to challenge and encourage young people to be confident in their faith in Jesus in a changing world. These studies have been written by experienced youth leaders and are arranged into Old Testament, New Testament and Topical.

Keep the Faith

$7.95 Code 583

David Morgan 8 studies

Designed for those preparing for confirmation or baptism, Keep the Faith takes readers through a practical journey in fully grasping the Christian faith with God as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. There are 8 studies using ideas presented in the Nicene Creed to encourage participants to not only place their trust in Jesus, but to continue to run the race, fight the good fight and keep the faith until the very end.

Sex, Love and Relationships

$7.95 Code e582

Michael Sams 7 studies

How do we know what real love is? What should a Christian relationship look like? What is good sex and bad sex? The world bombards us with its views on sex, love and relationships.

As young people, how are we to seek a godly marriage or to live God’s way in singleness? These studies are designed to show us God’s views on relationships as revealed in the Bible as well as addressing issues such as pornography, masturbation and homosexuality.

Exodus

$7.95 Code 5793

Mike Everett 11 studies

Esther $7.95 Code 569

Matt Brain 5 studies

Psalms

$7.95 Code 571

Graham Stanton 5 studies

Ruth $7.95 Code 578

Joanna Roberts 4 studies

Job $7.95 Code 574

Ken Moser 5 studies

Daniel $7.95 Code 577

Luke Thomson 5 studies

Mark $7.95 Code 575

Scott Petty 7 studies

Philippians

$7.95 Code 5721

Louisa Pfitzner 6 studies

1 Peter

$7.95 Code 581

Kristen Young 7 studies

John

$7.95 Code 5761

Matt Malcolm 7 studies

1 Thessalonians

$7.95 Code 573

Ken Moser 7 studies

1 John

$7.95 Code 5791

Jon Thorpe 7 studies

Bible studies

Leader resources and youth books

Youth Games with Purpose

Leah Dyason

$19.95 Code 985

With more than 85 fun and challenging games, this essential take-anywhere guide looks at why play is important for engaging with teenagers. The games illustrate gospel ideas, communicate God’s salvation plan and demonstrate Christ’s sacrificial love.

Youth Ministry on the Front Foot (eBook)

Zachary Veron (Editor) $11.99

Tackles the unique opportunities and challenges of ministry to this age group through the wisdom of experienced youth ministers with a passion for seeing teenagers come to Christ. Only available on Amazon Kindle and Apple Books.

Tactics for Teen Ministry

Scott Petty $19.95 Code 822

Your go-to resource for building a vibrant youth ministry that is focused on growing disciples of Jesus. Designed for ministry leaders on the ground, this book will help you to set up solid structures and practices that can be easily evaluated, refined and reshaped to achieve real and steady growth in your youth ministry.

Leadership on the

Front Foot (ebook)

Zachary Veron $9.95

This book outlines 23 principles to inspire and encourage church leaders. Practical guidance is offered for all aspects of ministry with application guides at the end of each chapter.

Unshakable: Following Jesus in Your Teens and Beyond

Richard Beeston (Editor) $19.95

When should start dating? Is it OK for Christians to drink alcohol? How do tell my friends about Jesus? Do I need to go to church? What job does God want me to do? Unshakable answers some of the biggest questions facing teens and young people today.

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A Life Already Started (eBook)

Dr Megan Best $11.99

This immensely practical resource looks at all the options in the event of an unwanted pregnancy from a Christian perspective, starting with and moving forward from the realisation that the child in the womb is ‘already a life’. It also provides wisdom as to how we can genuinely love and support those who did not intend to become pregnant.

The Cross

Edward Surrey

$14.95 Code 4975

An engaging resource explaining why the cross of Jesus is central to every aspect of the Christian faith. Through practical examination of individual case studies, coupled with careful and skilful analysis of the biblical text, The Cross takes the central event of Christ’s crucifixion and applies it to the everyday challenges young people face living in this complex and confusing world.

The Spirit

Edward Surrey $14.95 Code 4978

Many questions arise about the Holy Spirit. This easy read uses relatable stories, humour and loads of the Bible to show who the Holy Spirit is, knowing his purpose and why he’s critical for following Jesus. This valuable resource explains what a transformed life should look like and how God powerfully works through his Spirit to offer the ultimate life worth living.

What If?

Kristen Young $14.95 Code 986

Being a Christian doesn’t make us immune from times of doubting our faith in God. This book is a great first step to answering the questions that most commonly come up with recommendations to further reading of other handy resources. It also provides encouragement to push for a deeper understanding of life, the Bible and our Creator.

Reading The Bible Today series edited by Paul Barnett

A collection of non-technical commentaries devoted to presenting careful scholarship in a way that everyone can understand and enjoy. They are a perfect resource for those wanting to get a better understanding or explore the background of individual books of the Bible.

Lenten studies

$14.95 Code 4638

These 40 devotional studies from veteran teacher and preacher Michael Raiter will help you revel in the joy and hope that comes from the resurrection, seen in both Old and New Testaments, exemplified through Jesus, his prefigures and his followers. Suitable both for Lent and other periods of the year, the studies also come with questions for group discussion or personal study.

The God Who Is For Us

Reg Piper

$14.95 Code: 4637

Experienced preacher and pastor Reg Piper shares his infectious love for Romans and his insights into Paul’s message in these 40 engaging daily reflections in the book of Romans. Discover how Paul’s passionate proclamation of righteousness only through Christ is brilliantly argued in this letter, key reading for healthy churches and thriving Christians today.

The Things that Make for Peace

Reg Piper

$11.95 Code 4634

In this study, Reg Piper digs deeply into Luke’s Gospel and his recordings of Jesus, the Great Physician of the soul. These daily reflections cover 40 days and provide questions for personal reflection, group discussion and sermon outlines.

Peter at the Cross

David Mulready

$9.95 Code 4633

In these 40 daily devotions, David Mulready explores the historical events surrounding the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, mostly through the eyewitness accounts of the Apostle Peter.

I Saw a Lamb: The Cross in Revelation

Michael Raiter

$11.95 Code 4635

Shadows of the Cross

Michael Raiter

$7.86

In these 40 daily devotions, Michael Raiter encourages readers to reflect on the death of the Lord Jesus by exploring how the Old Testament foretold the coming of the Messiah.

Lenten studies: The Farewell Messages of Jesus

David Mulready

$11.95 Code 4636

David Mulready explores John’s account of the last weeks of Jesus’ earthly ministry as he prepares his disciples for his departure. This can be used in the weeks leading up to Easter or at any other time.

Jesus, One And Only

Peter Brain

$7.99

The Lord Jesus Christ is the constant focus of Hebrews. In helping us to see why Christ is unique and the only one who can rescue us from the deadness of religion and give us the freedom and confidence born of grace, Hebrews is worth our attention.

Walking in Truth & Love

David Mulready

$7.99

David Mulready explores the 3 letters of John. These confronting letters encourage Christians to remain faithful to the truth as the true children of God, marked by hearts of love.

In these 40 daily devotions, Michael Raiter reminds readers of the God of the Bible who made the world and brings relief in an age where many feel hopeless and anxious about the future. Using the book of Revelation, we are introduced to the Lamb of God who is the Lord Jesus, who has been exalted and given authority over all things. Michael explains the simple but profound message of comfort that the book of Revelation brings to the Church, while also exploring God’s word on deeper levels. Perfect as a preparation for Lent, or at any other time of the year. the book of Revelation brings to the

God’s Fellow Workers

David Mulready $7.99

In this series of studies we meet Christians of the first Century AD, serving God together. As we get to know some of the fellow workers in the New Testament, we are encouraged to grow up in our faith and come to maturity in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Lenten studies

Jesus: Hope Realised

Peter Brain

$7.99

In these readings, and weekly discussion questions, Peter Brain adds clarity to the hope believers have by reflecting on the foundation of Christian faith. The reader is encouraged to find in Romans a framework by which to understand God’s work in the world.

Following the Way

Ray Smith

These 40 daily reflections concentrate on what it means to be and live as a devoted follower of Jesus. Centred on the Sermon on the Mount, these studies teach us how to please our Heavenly Father and open ourselves to being the recipients of the many favours he wants to bestow on us.

Before the Throne of God

David Mulready $7.99

Prayer is a crucial part of the Christian life, but it can be hard sometimes! David Mulready explores the prayers of the Bible, which can help us! In these, we find enriching and inspiring words from the Bible’s heroes, the greatest being Jesus himself, who taught us how to pray. Before the Throne of God also includes questions for personal reflection or group discussion, as well as sermon outlines for those who teach.

World-changing Sermons from the Book of Acts

David Mulready

$7.99

Each week, we’ll explore 1 of 6 world-changing sermons: 3 by Peter, 1 by Stephen and 2 by Paul. Included are questions for group discussion or personal reflection, and sermon outlines for a ‘whole of church’ approach.

The One Sure Hope

Harry Goodhew $7.99

In the grand book of Isaiah, which embraces some of Israel’s most challenging moments, we find judgement, salvation and the promise of the final victory of God. These studies provide an experience of the message of this great prophet: to hear and respond to the Word of the Lord.

Power and Promise

Peter Jensen

$7.99

The opening chapters of the Bible are a majestic introduction to God, his word and the world as we know it. In these chapters we also see the heartbreaking history that stemmed from humanity’s first rejection of its Creator, and the unmatchable hope offered in God’s covenants.

The Life and Labours of Paul

Reg Piper

$10.95

Reg Piper enables readers to accompany Paul on a chronological guided tour of his life and ministry, with the aim of increasing our understanding and ability to do the will of God to Jesus’ glory as Paul did, despite our failings.

Ephesus and the New Humanity

Reg Piper

$7.99

Bishop Reg Piper has provided comment on 40 selected Bible readings to follow throughout Lent which trace the history of Ephesus and her daughter churches from their beginnings in Acts to their final mention in Revelation. This is a story of God’s ‘new humanity’ as it developed in the city of Ephesus and from there, throughout the Roman province of Asia.

Devotions

Not Ashamed: 2 Timothy

Con Campbell

$7.99

These 17 daily readings on 2 Timothy are a practical way to apply Scripture to your everyday life, with all its challenges and opportunities. In 2 Timothy, Paul encourages us to hold on to our faith in all circumstances without fear or shame.

The Busy Girl’s Survival Guide

Kristen Young

$6.95 Code 580

Focus on what really matters with this devotional resource on Ephesians, packed with lots of other fun girl-y stuff (and some more serious info) to help you survive exam stress. Also designed for your youth group.

Vital Signs

John Dickson & Simon Smart $7.99

James urgently calls on believers to look like real believers, to display their ‘vital signs’. This book aims to take this ancient portion of God’s word and apply it to real life as we experience it in the 21st century.

Survival Guide According to Jesus

Kristen & John Young $6.95 Code 5804

A Survival Guide

According to Jesus has 11 weeks of easy-to-digest daily devotions for teen girls filled with practical things you can do to help your relationship with God grow.

Reap Journals

$12.95 each Code 980 (Adult–Blue)

Read—Explore—Apply—Pray

Reap Journals help individuals reach their spiritual goals with an easy-to-use format and a daily Biblereading program. They last the whole year—perfect as resources to keep us in God’s powerful word daily. The journal also has a leather-look, sturdy cover.

Survival Guide According to Jesus

Kristen & John Young $6.95

A Survival Guide

According to Jesus has 11 weeks of easy-to-digest daily devotions for teen boys filled with practical things you can do to help your relationship with God grow.

Resources for families

Footsteps for Future Generations

Author: Ian Barnett (editor)

Price: $21.95 Code: 921

This collection of essays and wisdom from Christian grandparents including Peter and Christine Jensen, Kel Richards and Mike Raiter will inspire and encourage grandparents to embrace our unique opportunity with purpose and passion: that of leaving the generations following us the legacy of faith in Jesus. Believers from various backgrounds and viewpoints share their triumphs, tips and troubles in this important book, which has grown out of the tide-turning National Grandparent Movement.

A Godparent’s Handbook

Alice Warren

$16.95 Code 5631

A Godparent’s Handbook is the long-needed guide for godparents that explains how to build a lasting relationship with their godchild, from birth to adulthood, from baptism to birthdays to the everyday.

Families in God’s Plan

Harriet Connor

$14.95 Code 920 (Indiv/couple)

$29.95 Code 9201 (Group)

The concept of a ‘nuclear family’—just mum, dad and their young kids—is very modern. In most times and places across history, including biblical times, extended families were the norm. In our highly individualistic society, we can easily forget that our lives are deeply interconnected with the lives of others. Yet families, and the concept of family, have been deeply ingrained in God’s plan right from the beginning. These 12 studies will help parents, grandparents and other interested Christians to explore God’s view of families and how this relates to their own experiences of family life. Reflections and talking points are included throughout the studies to encourage deeper thinking. These studies are ideal for church Bible study groups and parents, but are relevant for people at all ages and stages of life.

Bringing Forth Life

Jodie Mclver

$24.95 Code: 930

Bringing Forth Life offers a unique look at pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn, preparing readers physically, emotionally and spiritually for these experiences and the Christlike transformation they promise. Weaving biblical perspectives and real women’s experiences together with the down-to-earth insights of a midwife, this book guides women and those supporting them along their childbearing journey. Bringing Forth Life goes beyond standard birth books as it leans on the wisdom of the ultimate life-giver to reveal the wonder and purpose of pregnancy. available

Bible Bites

Ladeane Lindsay

$9.95 Code 970

Finding the time each day to read and discuss the Bible with our children is so important. Here’s a full year of devotions written exclusively for families that will help you make time in God’s word a regular habit in your home.

GPS: God’s Plan for Salvation

Allan Chapple

$19.95 Code 503

If followers of Jesus don’t have a grasp of the Bible as a whole, what it’s telling and where it’s pointing, then trying to live as a Christian isn’t much better than being lost on a mystery journey, caught in heavy fog without a light or compass.

GPS: God’s Plan for Salvation aims to give readers direction in finding their way around in the Bible, highlighting what shapes and holds it together. More importantly, it’s to help Christians live in line with God’s great purposes, in a way that truly honours him.

A Godparent’s Handbook

Alice Warren

$16.95 Code 5631

A Godparent’s Handbook is the long-needed guide for godparents that explains how to build a lasting relationship with their godchild, from birth to adulthood, from baptism to birthdays to the everyday.

The Heart of Marriage

Michael Hill

$9.95

From respected Moore College theologian

Michael Hill, The Heart of Marriage integrates the biblical material on marriage with great insight and clarity. At the heart of marriage is godly other-person-centred love and service, good leadership, faithfulness and a one-flesh view of sex that God designed to be a taste of heaven to come.

Apologetics

A Short Book About Jesus: The Man from Heaven

Paul Barnett

$19.95 Code 504

Written for sceptic and believer alike, master historian Paul Barnett guides the reader through the themes and stories around the extraordinary man, Jesus. Within the context of plausible, trustworthy history, the unique ‘Man from Heaven’ confronts and challenges the reader to rethink their very existence.

If I Were God I’d End All the Pain

John Dickson

$12.95 Code 566

Why does God allow suffering? If God is all powerful and loving why is there so much pain in the world? In this short book John Dickson looks at what the world says about suffering before turning to the Bible to see what it says about God, justice and suffering. If I were God, I’d End All the Pain is a sensitive and biblically informed treatment of the problem of suffering. If God loves me, why does he allow me to feel lonely, hurt or afraid? There are no easy answers to the question of suffering and we are not served by glib responses to very real and troubling issues. If I were God, I’d End All the Pain is well suited for Biblical Studies classes and other contexts where the important issue of suffering must come up.

A Sneaking Suspicion

John Dickson

$14.95 Code 5601

John Dickson’s engaging evangelistic book for young people discusses things that matter—things like life, death, relationships, sex, suffering, meaning and God— things that are important but which we don’t often talk about.

666 and All That

John Dickson and Greg Clarke

$17.95 Code 850

What we know of the future of the world is not as complex as many people think. 666 and All That looks at what the Bible says (and does not say) about the future. Some readers will be disturbed, comforted, humbled and hopefully thrilled.

A Doubter’s Guide to World Religions

John Dickson

$29.95 Code 8002

available

In this timely book, John Dickson presents each of the world’s major religions in its best light. He carefully outlines the history, belief systems and spiritual practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam so that the interested ‘spectator’ can explore the similarities and differences. Includes extensive readings from the sacred texts of each religion.

Is the New Testament History?

Paul Barnett

$24.95 Code 501

The New Testament states that at a certain time and place, God became human and lived among us. Even more, it claims that his death, resurrection and return have eternal significance for every person. Paul Barnett presents the evidence for these claims in this insightful read.

A Spectator’s Guide to World Views

Simon Smart (ed)

$26.95 Code 8101

available

This lively, accessible book highlights society’s most influential voices—including New Age, secular humanism, relativism and postmodernism. Readers will be rewarded with a way to process the complex messages of our 21st century world and an understanding of how these relate to a Christian world view. Drawing together research and insights of 11 writers, each chapter presents an objective treatment of a major system of thought, along with a focus on where each hits the ground in real life in film, music, advertising, literature and conversation. Readers are encouraged to assess each subject for coherence and liveability and to consider just where it is that we might find a sound base on which to build a life.

Other ministry resources

Australian Lectionary

2024

$13.95 Code 4345

Published every year, the Lectionary includes the Calendar with readings and Psalms for Holy Communion and Morning and Evening Prayer from An Australian Prayer Book.

Year Book of the Diocese of Sydney 2020 to 2021

Anglican Press Australia

$29.95 Code 429

The Year Book of the Diocese of Sydney for 2020 to 2021, published by the Diocesan Registry.

Common Prayer: Resources for Gospel-shaped Gatherings

Anglican Press Australia

$19.95 Code 400

The apostles urge the gathering of believers to engage with Christ and each other through teaching, prayer and song, as they meet together in his name. At the centre of it all is the word of Christ, the gospel.

Common Prayer is presented to the churches as a resource for such gospelshaped gatherings in the evangelical Anglican tradition.

This book is produced by the Archbishop of Sydney’s Liturgical Panel, as a development and expansion of Sunday Services (2001).

Baptism, Confirmation and Godparent Certificates

Anglican Press Australia

$1.50 each

Baptism Code 5625

Confirmation Code 5624

Godparent Code 56271

Building resilient faith in our children

To foster a faith that lasts, start doing these two things today..

I worry about my children! School, health, friends, emotions, safety … and the list goes on! But one of my biggest worries as a parent is the Christian faith of my children. How will they navigate a world that seems to be increasingly uncomfortable for Christians?

FOSTER INTERGENERATIONAL DISCIPLESHIP

with a Bible verse they wanted to share with this teenager. They took turns sharing their verses and encouraging him and then as a group gave him a new Bible with each of the verses highlighted so he could return to them again and again.

In our home, fostering intergenerational relationships takes the form of a Bible study with a few other families where we include our children in the discipleship moments .

What might this look like in your home? What might it look like for your child?

HELP YOUR CHILD TO SERVE

In my late teens, something that deeply impacted my faith was being asked to teach a group of younger children for kids’ church. It was one thing being responsible for my own faith, but another to contribute to the faith of others. When I started serving in this way, I realised that my faith was not just an individual thing. Over time, my own faith grew as I spoke with a group of kids about theirs.

Chap Clark calls this ‘contributing purpose’: a deep sense that my faith was important and valuable to the broader body of Christ.1

In Sticky Faith, he and Kara Powell note that when young people are given opportunities to serve the body of Christ they are more likely to remain in the body of Christ.

What might that mean for our families?

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What I sense about the world my kids are growing up in through news, politics, social commentary and screen media, is corroborated by the real-life experiences hear about from my kids, my friends’ kids and in my work as a Youth Ministry Advisor.

In my worst moments, I’m overwhelmed by the thought of how difficult it will be for my kids to remain faithful to Christ. And yet I know that God is good and sovereign. And so, in my better moments, my worry is turned to the question: What can I do, under God, to help my children to have resilient faith that can weather the storms of life in this world?

Here are two answers from the book Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by youth ministry researchers, Kara Powell and Chap Clark.

Powell and Clark say that the closest thing to a ‘silver bullet’ for young people retaining their faith after high school was intergenerational relationships in church (as they talk about in this podcast). When young people have meaningful discipleship relationships with people of varying ages in the body of Christ, they are more likely to have long lasting and mature faith.

To put some flesh on the bones of this they talk about the ‘5:1 ratio’: where every young person has a team of five adults around them who are interested and invested in them and their growth as a young disciple. This could include a youth leader, a friend of a parent, an uncle or aunt, an octogenarian or whoever else, but the key is that each of them knows, prays for and encourages the young person in their faith. While this team may change over time, the principle of intergenerational discipleship remains the same.

Recently, a friend of mine was invited to a gathering for the 13-year-old son of a friend at his church. He and a group of others were asked to come prepared

EVERYDAY OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD IN SERVING

Our kids are not just the church of the future but part of the body of Christ today. How great it is when they can participate in serving the body of Christ in ways appropriate to their age and stage.

Depending on their age and stage, they may be able to:

•walk beside you (literally!) as you serve in up front roles

•help with preparing meals to deliver to others

•write thank you or encouragement cards to leaders or others

•help you to host things like Bible study or get-togethers

•help with welcoming

•help with setting up or cleaning up

•read the Bible or pray up front

•serve morning tea

•help with the music or behind the scenes during services

•serve as a helper or leader at kids’ church or a kids’ holiday program.

When opportunities arise, jump on them! If your child is asked to help at kids’ church, get behind them. If they’re asked to share their testimony at youth group, help them prepare. If you are

rostered on welcoming at church, ask them to look out for the kids to say hello to. It’s such a precious gift to a young disciple to have parents who champion opportunities for them to genuinely contribute to the body of Christ.

A FURTHER OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CHILD TO GROW IN SERVICE

I’ve just finished leading at Youthworks’ Leaders in Training—a camp for years 9–12 specifically designed to equip young people to grow in serving in their church. Each day young people:

•hear from God’s word—this year in Ephesians

•spend time on the ‘Teaching Target’: a tool that teaches them how to understand and communicate any Bible passage

•spend time participating in training that equips them to serve in their home church or school

•serve each other on camp in many up-front and behind-thescenes ways.

Here’s one parent’s account of what LiT meant for her daughter:

‘Being at LiT has fuelled Kyla’s love for Jesus and her desire to learn more about him and become more like him. Meeting new people has increased her self-esteem and confidence. She feels more at ease when leading the younger children at kids’ club.’

I love LiT for what it seeks to achieve—helping our kids take their place in the body of Christ as valuable and meaningful contributors.

It’s hard to escape the thought that remaining faithful to Christ will be a huge challenge for our kids. Let’s turn that thought to a question: What can I do, under God, to help my children to have resilient faith that can weather the storms of life in this world?

1In his newer book, Adoptive Church: Creating an Environment Where Emerging Generations Belong (Baker Book House, 2018), p 66.

Al James has been involved in youth ministry in a variety of contexts over the last decade, and now serves with Youthworks as a Youth Ministry Advisor to Sydney’s Western Region. He lives in Sydney with his wife and four children.

Growing Faith is a ministry of Youthworks Media that encourages and equips Christian parents and carers every week through our online magazine and monthly e-newsletter. Visit growingfaith.com.au

Al James

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