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A popular and useful resource for youth workers. Each month thESource explores a topic relevant to youth ministry and offers Bible studies, devotions, skits, and more. Youth workers also have the opportunity to connect through thESource Forum.
We offer free shipping on those resources requiring shipping and offer a number of "downloadable" digital goods. Here are some of the items available at the online store:
Youth Worker Prayer Book $15
A fantastic resource for anyone who serves students. More than 70 prayers covering topics such as: Faith Matters, Life Situations, The Church Year, Liturgical Prayers, Youth Activities, Youth Worker Concerns are provided in a leather prayer journal that can be used to reflect on God's work in your life and ministry. To order please call 800.248.1930 x.1155. (Shipping included in price)
thESource Essentials Downloaded $20
This CD-ROM is bursting with the high quality youth ministry resources you've come to appreciate from thESource for Youth Ministry! Essentials Downloaded includes ten, four-session Bible studies; ten theme-driven skits; multiple devotions; and a wealth of practical group builders and more for use in the congregational youth setting. To order please call 800.248.1930 x.1155 (Shipping included in price)
Teen Leadership Initiative
Helping teens become leaders, the TLI leadership components help teens identify their leadership strengths and then be trained to become effective in using their gifts. Teen Leadership Initiative includes six different component parts . . .
"TEEN BRIDGE BUILDING TRAINING (TBBT)" deals with the topic of intergenerational ministry and equips youth to take the first steps to build a bridge across the generation gap.
"TEEN SERVICE TRAINING (TST)" leads youth through a Biblical model of service and a practical step by step training to plan their own local service project.
"TEENS REACHING TEENS" (TMT) focusing on outreach to teens in a peer ministry mode.
"TEENS BUILDING TEAMS" (TBT) focusing on community development and building relationships among teens.
"TEENS LEADING TEENS" (TLT) focusing on developing a dynamic servant leadership approach in youth ministry.
"TEENS TEACHING TEENS" (TTT)focusing on young people nurturing the faith in each other through youth lead Bible class and discussion groups.
"TRULY CARING TEENS" (TCT) focusing on peer ministry and care relationships by teens for teens.
"TEEN ASSET TRAINING" (TAT) focusing of how teens can build assets in each other as defined by Search Institute.
"TEEN MISSION TRAINING" (TMT) an aggressive witnessing program designed to help teens share their faith in a bold and uninhibited way. Direct inquiries for Information on TLI training events to your district office.
Nearly every LCMS district has young people trained in these components. Training is designed for teens to lead each other through the material, putting into practice the philosophy that teens can be effective leaders. Contact your district office or the DCS Youth Ministry at 800-248-1930 ext. 1155 for the trainer closest to you.
Youth Ministry Logo
Download the Youth Ministry logo for use in congregational publicity. The logo use policy is included and must be accepted before download of the logo can be completed.
