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• Sex
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• Lust
• Hassled to do drugs
• Media
• Rebellion
• Succeeding in school
• Anorexia/Bulimia
• Cutting
• Disabilities/health issues
• Adolescents/puberty

• Dating pressure
• Alcohol
• Acceptance
• Making friends
• Avoiding addiction
• Building self-esteem
• Sexual identity
• Suicide
• Bullying
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• Just to name a FEW!

• Bible classes
• Devotionals
• Game nights
• Worship
• Small groups
• Regular contact with each teen
• Volunteer training
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• Mission trips
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• Outreach
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• Parent care
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"I have noticed a huge difference in our group since joining The Zone.

"They talk about how they love the classes, the handouts, and the PowerPoint. Because of the training I'm getting I understand the teens better and have been able to reach out to them more effectively.

"Thanks for the great work. Keep it up!"

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John Amos

Florida Youth Minister

 

I love the Spiritual Growth Zone with the stuff for Youth Pastors to check-in; especially the Dawn 2 Dusk retreats. I love to get away with my notebook, bible and the retreat and dig in. It's a refreshing time for me and thus for my ministry! ~AJ

 

The Zone is incredible. I am always checking the Zone and using the lessons. It has been like having an assistant!

 

As a bi-vocational youth minister, I don't always have as much time to plan my lessons and series as I would like, and the Zone gives me lessons that I know are Biblically based and easily adapted for my youth group, when I need them.

 

Words cannot explain how The Zone has helped our Youth Ministry. Each year we do a survey with the teens, this year more than ever they voted highly of the message we have been presenting to them. THANKS TO THE ZONE!!!

 

I use the Zone for many different games, ideas, and devotions and studies. It has been a huge help to me as the youth director.

 

I just signed up but we have loved the Godly Goals lessons and our youth have really had some great discussion about wisdom!

 

There are great transferable lessons for my leaders to utilize and for me too.

 

I loved the 1 John lessons and now I am using them in a young families class. Keep up the good work guys and blessings to all of you. Love the Website.

 

I use the lessons in the zone as a guideline of what to teach and I make my own lesson out of it. Right now I am still in school, teaching school and coaching sports teams and do not have time to come up with two brand new ideas every week. This site has enabled me to give something fresh to the teens every week. It has been a huge blessing and we have seen many saved and come faithfully to church.

 

I found that I really needed to spend more time developing relationships with my teens, but I am very concerned about what I am teaching them. Because of this I was spending more of my time developing lessons then developing relationships. When encouraged by my pastor to spend more time developing relationships I wanted to find material that I would feel comfortable teaching and less time on developing. I found the Zone and it has been exactly what I needed. Now I have time to develop relationships and still have the confidence that I am going to be teaching a good lesson.

 

I haven't a lot of experience and not a lot of time to prepare lessons, this helps me out soo much as I can concentrate more on presenting it in an engaging way. - Emily from Ignition Youth @ Power of God Church, Melbourne Australia.

 

It’s nice to have such a wide variety of resources readily available. Chris Knipp-Student Pastor, Oak Ridge Tn.

 

Being new to this site. our group of young people seem to be more involved since using the materials from the zone. thank you from the passion youth northside family worship center

 

The Zone has really helped me in preparing for Sunday Morning and youth night lesson. I stay pretty busy and can’t seem to get the time to prepare a lesson like I'd like for myself, and I don't know what I'd do without your site. You are a life saver

 

Lot's of good information to digest for pointers

Dave

 

The Zone gave Sunday mornings a great start to the youth week

 

I have been a member for a year now & am always finding new ideas and ministry tips that help me stay in touch with my students and keep me refreshed as well. I have been in student ministry since Moby Dick was a minnow, (I have got to be insane), and have used nearly every resource on the planet & I have found that HERE is the place to be.

Tim Coats, Student/Collegiate Minister

 

I am just starting with the zone so haven't had much experience with it...but I'm very excited at what it has to offer.

Great and useful resources.

Ch'ng /Agape Youth

 

since joining....teen life has added such a dimension to my preparation for Sunday school as well as our formal youth service! you guys really provide excellent material and insight that is very easily added to, which allows me to personalize every lesson or message........thank you and god bless. Pastor Brian

 

I am just getting started w/the zone but every thing I can get my hands on helps...keep up the good work! Elisha Barnett

 

I really appreciate the lessons and the helps. It encourages me and keeps me thinking in the "present tense" with my youth. I am praying for your ministry. Bill Moore

 

At this point we are just starting and The Zone is giving us a starting point as to what to say and how to say it in a language that teens will and can listen and understand

 

The Zone has been a great transitional tool for me as a youth pastor. Previously, we were using the Word of Life Curriculum and spending 10X as much as we do now. That is a fantastic curriculum, but we are getting a lot more use out of the zone for far less money. The power points and games have been a big hit with our group and a time-saver for me. (I am a volunteer and home school 3 children.) I can plan out my lessons and spend far less time having to prepare and put more time to actually studying the lesson. The kids have also connected with several of your lessons...the one about Joseph, Tough Love, Prayer. I also love the Monday Maximizer and feel blessed that you work so hard to keep the youth workers uplifted.

 

I am still pretty new to the Zone, but there seems to be a variety of different helps for ministry. I also really like the idea of Youth Print though I haven't utilized it yet. Still working my way around the site and getting familiar with all you have to offer.  Cliff Reynolds, Crossroad Baptist Church

 

I've found some great lessons. I'm really impressed with the quality of stuff offered in The Zone! (Paul O'Rear, College Street Church of Christ, Waxahachie, Texas)

 

The lessons are great and now that they are in word you can easily edit them to fit your groups personality. The best thing is that the lessons are in-depth enough for adults yet they can be adjusted for first graders. Thanks!!!,

Bro. Andy, Halltown Church

 

The Zone has helped me to present Bible lessons in a way that fresh and interesting to the teen without taking away any of the biblical context. Shirley J. Chicago, Teen Cafe

 

As I said I am just getting started, I usually teach adults so this is new and exciting. I can see this site helping me a lot. Thanks

 

Thank you for your help

 

The Zone gives me great ideas to work on and tailor for my groups specific needs!

 

Since I have been coming into this program It has help me communicate with my youth better and come up with ideas for a week end retreat. Debbie

 

I am a bivocational YP who sees about 75-85 teens a week. This site has allowed me to focus on Ministering to them and not always writing my own material. Thanks!

 

The Zone has helped me in preparation. It has cut my preparation time by 75%. I work full time and go to school part time and have 2 elementary age children at home. This leaves little time for preparation and the zone has helped me greatly. MJS

 

The lessons that are developed are the primary tools I use and they are great. Also, the video tutorials have really helped as well.

 

I have downloaded several presentations, adapted them for the teens at my church for weekly bible study. The kids just love the visual lessons! As a youth/pastoral care minister with a very tight schedule, the Zone has been well worth the yearly fee. Please keep up the good work!

 

• Each week you get a brand new Bible lesson outline to use in your classes.
• A handout you can print and give to the teens so they can follow along and take notes on the lessons.
• Create discussion with the questions provided with each lesson. The best learning occurs when a teen comes to discover the truth for himself or herself.
• You'll also learn how to teach more effectively, and with greater passion.
• Each lesson also comes with PowerPoint, This media tool makes it easy for teens to stay clued in, take notes, and learn more.
• Over 300 lesson outlines are already available.

PowerPoint Lessons

Over 300 PowerPoint lessons wait for your immediate download. Articles on how to use PowerPoint effectively. Backgrounds to keep you looking sharp. Avoid the time consumption of PowerPoint creation.

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	The Magnificent 7 Seven lessons with class handouts and PowerPoint. Bonus lesson on The Fruit of the Spirit.
	Six Plus... Six Lesson Outlines plus...student handouts...small group discussion sheets...PowerPoint Easy to follow and teach Bible curriculum is tough to find. Loaded with Scripture, discussion questions, and practical application; 6 plus provides material your teens will love and learn from. Lesson 1: "Hey Teens, Let's Stop Judging Each Other." We all know how cruel teens can be to each other. This session will take teens into God's view of judgment and teach them about accepting each other in Christ.   Lesson 2: "Life's Choices." One of the areas most painful to those in youth work is watching a teen make poor choices. Help your teens make the best choices; the right choices for their lives.   Lesson 3: "Worship, Not Ritual." Use this session to show teens the differences between congregational and personal worship. Some may not even feel attending church is that important. The five reasons to worship will be especially helpful.   Lesson 4: "Let's Make a Difference." What are your teens doing outside the youth group to impact their worlds?   Lesson 5: "I Really Want to Tell My Friends About Jesus." Teens feel like they don't know enough to share or exactly what to share. Empower them with faith sharing principles from Scripture, and give them confidence about spreading the word.   Lesson 6: "Encourage Someone Today." We live in such a cut down world that few teens ever get encouraged by their peers. This lesson shares the importance of encouragement, and your group will discover practical ways to build each other up.
	The Passion of James 8 Bible Lessons with PowerPoint to help your group learn from the brother of Jesus. Facing trials and temptations. Living for God. Favoritism. Taming the Tongue. Combining faith and works. Wise living. Planning for the Future. The Power of Prayer This material is different because you get two versions. The discussion version is filled with questions to keep the class talking about the scripture. The outline version is for those who like to have a clear cut point by point process to follow. You'll probably want to combine the two for maximum impact! In addition to the two versions you also get... PowerPoint based on the outline version. Small group discussion sheets. Class handouts. A Bible quiz for the end of the study. Find out if the student just sat there or actually learned something!
	Getting a Grip 13 Bible Lessons with PowerPoint to help your group get a grip on... Honesty Humility Worry Immodesty Unforgiveness Gossip Envy Hypocrisy Discouragement Lying Prejudice Hatred Pride Each lesson comes with... Massive amounts of Scripture so you have have real Bible study, not just a soft paraphrase of half a verse for some topical talk. Extensive discussion questions to allow teens to discover God's word. A take home sheet with daily Bible readings and questions so the teens can take the message deeper during their personal study times. PowerPoint lessons that you use as is or make additions if you want. More material than you can use in a class period.
	The Parables of Christ Thirteen lessons to use in class or small group sessions.   1. The Parable of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son 2. The Parable of the Good Samaritan 3. The Parable of the Talents 4. The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 5. The Parable of the Two Sons 6. The Parable of the Disloyal Steward 7. The Parable of the Rich Fool 8. The Parable of the Great Supper 9. The Parable of the Midnight Friend 10. The Parable of the Sower 11. The Parable of the Mustard Seed 12. The Parable of the Hidden Treasure 13. The Parable of the Tares   Each lesson includes: Goals for the session Prayer time ideas Introduction and openers Text of the parable Memory verse Context of the parable and what it meant in Jesus' time. Discussion starting questions Small group study for application
	1. 52 teen relevant topics like... Attitude Blaming Others Leadership Temptation Integrity Laziness Compassion Self-Control Complaining Spirituality Authority Commitment 52 in all! Look over that list again. Got any teens that need an attitude adjustment? Any with problems with authority? Got any lazy teens?   You know preaching to them (or at them) won't work. But for some reason their hearts start getting impacted when they start sharing.   2. Questions and statements to bring it to life and get the teens talking.   3. Passages that relate to the topic, so you get to hear what God has to say about it. Two or three passages are printed right on the page for you. More passages are listed for the group to look up and share together.   These Discussion Igniters are Perfect for: Devotionals Classes One on One Bible Studies Retreats
	In Teaching That Changes Lives you'll get... 14 Amazing Rules of Teaching 7 Teaching Myths Discover if You Should Be Teaching The Power of Words Knowing the Beasts in the Seats The Importance of Lifestyle Traits of a Great Teacher How to Pray for Wisdom Five Goals for Every Class How to Impact Your Group The I.Q. Study Method How to Avoid Proof Texting Structuring You Points 5 Rules for Jokes 3 Things to Remember About Personal Stories 8 Powerful Tools from Jesus' Teaching Style What Not to Do When Teaching Secrets of Class Participation Springboarding Steering Clear of Conventional Wisdumb (That's not misspelled) Getting Teens to Live the Lessons Much more!
	Devotionals! Quick but powerful Bible studies that pack a spiritual punch. In this Youth Ministry Resource Factory goodie package, you get...     7 Can't Miss Devotionals One of your seventh graders could pull these off, but don;t let that fool ya. These devos pack simple spiritual truths, while targeting seven topics for teens. Now You See It, Now You Don't: How Christ's blood washes away our sins. Hot Dog Devo: Helping teens see the Word creatively. Super Bowl Champs (you can change this for any sporting event): How and why every teen has a specific place in the kingdom. "I'm so Mad I Could...": How our anger hurts more than just us. Tuning Up with the Spirit: This devo shows the difference between life with and without the Spirit. Pooper Looker All Things Together   How to Become a Devo Pro   It's always great to be able to reach for a book of devotionals. But you can create the best devotionals for your group on your own. How to Become a Devo Pro shows you how to put together great devos from start to finish.   How to.... Get purposed, and hammer out exactly what YOUR teens need. Choose relevant scripture that won't lead your group on a scavenger hunt for the truth. Select the right props and visuals to support and not distract. Use a simple outlining formula to keep you focused and in no need of notes. Send teens out on a mission to become transformed, not just informed.
	The Original books that started Teen Life Ministries over 10 years ago!! 1,020 Tips, Tool, And Techniques...   You scramble and pull them off the bookshelf (your service counter). For the service project you turn to pages 54-56 of volume 1. In a flash you have ten all time great service projects to choose from.   Next you flip over to pages 33-35 in volume 2 and discover ten prime ways to spice up your youth room.   Finally...and you hear footsteps and laughter coming down the hall...you turn to pages of volume 2 and pick a wing-it devotional of the ten options.   The day goes smooth. Or at least as smooth as it can with a youth group. As the sun sets, you collapse. Through a sly opening in one eye you make out the dark blue cover of volume 1.   With a smile you turn to the table of contents and scan...ten counseling techniques...ten ways to involve parents...ten techniques to reach unchurched teens. You keep scanning because you know you have seen it before. Aha! Just what you need at the end of the day. Pages 150-152. Ten tips for recognizing burnout and what to do about it.

Zone Resource Exclusives

• Resources never released to the public.
• These cannot be ordered, they are exclusive for Zone members.

	Christianity 101 - 6 Lessons Get Started Get Going Get Together Get Free Get Down Get Deeper
	Ephesians - 13 Lessons Chosen and blessed Spiritual Wisdom for Believers Alive in Christ Unlimited Access to Jesus The Mystery of God The Power of God in Us Keeping Unity Faith Maturity A New Person Children of Light Have a Happy Marriage Under Authority The Armor of God
	Experience Jesus - 7 Lessons Being the Body Come and See Diversity A Personal Experience Dropping the Stones "I Need Help" Access Through Jesus
	Genesis- 13 Lessons Creation Life in the Garden A Bad Decision A Tale of Two Brothers Two Families Divided The Ark Builder Tower of Ambition Father Abraham Sin Cities Laughter and Joy Father of a Nation From Slave to Ruler A Story of God's Love
	Heaven - 5 Lessons What's So Great About Heaven? All Seats Reserved Look Mom, No Tears Somebody's Missing! The Final Word
	John - 13 Lessons The Gospel of Conflict IN But Not OF the World Get a Life, Starting Now Light in the Darkness Do Not Be Deceived Fix Your Eyes on Jesus A Holy Hunger for God Believe It Or Not Being a Disciple Love is More than a Feeling You Must Be Born Again God of Justice The Lord is an Abolitionist
	Jonah - 4 Lessons The Fear of God Return to the Lord God's Mind Change His Ways
	Mission - 4 Lessons His Mission Now & Later Seeing the Spread Asking in His Name
	Christmas- 3 Lessons Anticipating the Messiah Jesus Brings Joy Jesus is Coming Again
	Purity Plan - 6 Lessons God's Plan for Purity How Far is Too Far? Oral Sex Porn Protection MySpace.com Regaining Spiritual Virginity
	1 John - 6 Lessons Fellowship with the Living God Walking in the Light Walking in Love The Children of God Confidence in God Don't Be Deceived
	Leadership: Nehemiah- 8 Lessons Concern for Others Over Self Seek God's Direction Boldness Before the King Gathering Your Team Encountering Opposition Adapting to Circumstances Staying on Task Celebrating Completion
	Growth: Luke 2:52- 4 Lessons Growing in Wisdom Growing in Stature Growing in Favor with God Growing in Favor with God
	Romans - 13 Lessons

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Submit your own lessons and help others grow. This 007 lesson was submitted by Dave Robb. We added our own background and uploaded for all members to enjoy.

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The Spiritual Growth Zone 

• Teaching and training teens for the kingdom is exhausting, this zone helps you restore your spirit.
• A daily Bible reading schedule to feed your spirit. Each month you get a new one with a new focus to keep you strong.
• Special reports to target your need for growth while you help the teens grow.

The Combat Zone - 12 Issues

• How much of your time is spent talking to teens about their problems? A lot, right? This zone provides counseling techniques that even non-counselors can use to reach lives.
• Teen Life Ministries' co-founder, Al Millergren, has a Ph.D. in Family Studies. He will share his counseling experiences to help you impact the lives of your teens and their families.

The Twilight Zone - 12 Issues

• Scripture says with God a day is as a 1,000 years and a 1,000 years as a day. Youth ministry can feel the same! In the Twilight Zone you'll get insight on how to stay strong for the long-haul.
• Get detailed insights and advice on how to hold on and keep going when ministry gets tough.
• Leave burnout behind

Forms

Download forms to use in your ministry:

• Checklists for trips
• medical release
• teacher job descriptions
• volunteer applications

Fun and Games

• A 'games' section you can use in your ministry.
• PowerPoint games.
• Use fun to make serious, heart changing, teachable moments.

Multi-Media Training

• Discover how you can set up your classroom for the greatest impact.
• The secret ingredient that you can use to help any teen see the best path.
• Apply the five levels of leadership so you can let teens serve according to their ability.
• Seven ways to follow up after special events.
• How to deepen your youth ministry.
• Spiritual cause and effect. What it means to you.

Youth Ministry Articles

• Over 650 youth ministry specific articles are waiting on you inside The Zone.
• Youth ministry. Tips, tools, and techniques to catapult your ministry.
• Parenting. Articles to use and send to your parents.
• Spiritual growth. Articles to keep you focused and on fire.
• E-ministry. Techniques to use in this digital age.

Youth Ministers Forum

• Share ideas that have worked for you.
• Post problems and get the feedback of the online community.
• Help other youth workers with their challenges and offer your insight and advice.
• "Ask Al." Al Millergren, Ph.D. will answer your questions and concerns about youth work.

 Youth Print

• Youth ministry administration tool.
• Photo album
• Contact information
• Send email blasts
• Keep up with each teen individually.
• A calendar your entire group and staff can access.
• Group discussion board.
• This is a $34.95 a month value by itself!

Just for Teens

• SUDDEN IMPACT : Devotionals written especially for your teens. You can send one out a week by email, or print them and have them available in your classes.

• LISTEN to LISA : A section of articles written for the young ladies of your group. These brief thoughts are perfect to help your teen girls get a solid spiritual perspective. Copy and paste or emails or your mail outs.

• QUIET TIME. Personal getaways with God for students.

CamStudio Youth Ministry Edition

• Record On Screen Video and Audio : Do video announcements, inspirational messages, show a teen how to use a particular software, record step by sep bible studies.

• Convert to Flash Files : Flash files are MUCH smaller than standard video files. This software comes with the conversion tool necessary to make it possible.

• Upgrades : The standard version of CamStudio does not work with FireFox and Netscape browsers, this one does. Also, there is a cool redirect option. After the video plays if you would like the viewer to visit a particular site (for sign up o additional information) it will happen automatically.

• Upload to the Web for Viewing. Send students, parents, whoever to view your video online.

Discipleship 101: Nine weeks of material divided into daily sections. Perfect for personal and group study.

"Not only does the membership help my teaching and outreach, it helps me.

"Anytime I'm feeling burned out, or overwhelmed, I can login and refresh my spirit. The spiritual growth section has been awesome for me."

In Him,

Samantha Bice

Christ's Group

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Your ministry is too awesome.  I thank God for you.  Resources like this make me want to cry.  As someone who works a full time job and has four children, but still wants to impact his community, church, and youth program with real, relevant, life changing material, this is awesome. 

I could not have even prayed for this, because there was no way that I even knew I needed something like this (your ministry).  To be honest, I feel like I'm stealing.  I was just at a conference this week and I paid $10 for two little books that would not make up a chapter in some of your material. 

 And I know you are geared towards youth ministry but I will be using this with my Young Adults also.  Seriously, I am holding back the tears as I think of what your ministry is doing and what God has blessed me with in the 40 days and $20.00 I have spent with you guys.

Praise God and please keep up the tremendous work.  I am not well off financially, but please keep us abreast of any challenges you ever face in your ministry, we must always keep you working for the Lord.

Thanks again.
Darryl L. Johnson

This site is awesome and a great help. thx and god bless. Brandon Tucker youth pastor

I have just started browsing through The Zone and I already know that God is at work. We are a new ministry (1 year old) and this is one GREAT way to get through the kids in my Youth Group. I appreciate all the love and devotion you have put into the youth ministry. This is a answered prayer of mine, since I work full time and have to squeeze time to prepare my own lessons. With The Zone on my side helps our ministry more enjoyable and rewarding. Thanks to all who put time and love in equipping people like me the tools to equip today's youth. Thank you very much and may the Lord continue to bless this ministry. Commit your way to the Lord, and all your plans will succeed. Prov. 16:3 - Your ministry is just one more testimony of God's grace and love to his people. I truly believe that the Lord uses anything and everything to edify His people and He is definitely using you all. Please do advise me wherein I may send a contribution from time to time. - At His Feet, Perla Gil de Rodriguez

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