Resources

A handbook for Youth Workers, by Mike McGarry.

Teenagers in the life of the church, by Mike McGarry.

Identity, Church, Culture, and Discipleship, by Ruth Lukabyo.

Article written by Matt Bartlett (Youth Minsitry & High School SRE Advisor for Youthworks)

Written by Kevin DeYoung

How to build a youth ministry that lasts edited by Alan Stewart

Loving Teenagers with the Gospel by Drew Hill

Why most youth ministry doesn't last and what your church can do about it by Mark DeVries

5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon by David Kinnaman & Mark Matlock

Youth Ministry that transforms the church and changes the world by Ken Moser

By TGC edited by Cameron Cole & Jon Nielson

Taking your first steps as a follower of Jesus

A Parent's Guide to Grounding Identity in Christ by Ed Drew

A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp

Winning the Next Generation For Christ by Kevin DeYoung

A Handbook for Ministry Apprenticeship by Colin Marshall

How the Gospel transforms the teen years by Jaquelle Crowe

How to experience true contentment by Sophie de Witt

A Biblical Guide to Managing Conflict in Your Home by Ken Sande with Tom Raabe

Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age by Melissa B. Kruger

Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age by Melissa B. Kruger

The Gospel-Centered Community for Teens by bestselling authors Robert H. Thune and Will Walker gives teenagers biblical and practical guidance for building deep friendships and being part of a community where they can grow and flourish. 

Questioning Your Way to Faith by Mike McGarry

Written by Rebecca McLaughlin

Following Jesus When Life Feels Complicated by Chris Morphew

Faithful Living in a Faithless World by Andy Lamberton

The Story of God, the World and You by Glen Scrivener

By Mike Snowden

By Kevin DeYoung

A daily gospel devotional by Paul David Tripp

By John Dickson

By Dr Patricia Weerakoon

When an ordinary person meets an extraordinary God by Jonty Allcock

By John Piper

By R.C. Sproul

And other questions about why you need it and why it needs you by Sam Allberry

Exploring the Most Important Book You'll Ever Read by Katy Morgan

Series of books covering topics such as: Jesus, Life after death, Predestination, Science & God, Sex, Suffering & Evil, The Bible, The Holy Spirit and What's life all about?

Books on: Can I really trust the Bible?, Where was God when that happened?, What happens when I die?, Did the devil make me do it?, What makes us human?, Do Miracles Happen Today?, Is hell for real?, Why bother with church?, How will the world end?, How can I be sure?, Is forgiveness really free?, Why did Jesus have to die? and Who on earth is the Holy Spirit?

A Bible Overview by Vaughan Roberts

YouthMETRO is a 1 year, 16+ part time traineeship (~4 hours weekly) focused on preparing and growing youth leaders in local churches. It aims to prepare trainees to be, think and serve like Jesus, with a specific focus on doing this with and to youth or children.

Join us over the Australia Day long weekend each year for four days of engaging with God’s Word together. You’ll take part in strand groups, workshops, and Bible talks from a keynote speaker, who will also model what you’ll be learning in your groups.

By signing up to NextGen Online, you’ll have unlimited access to your learning resources, which includes:

NextGen’s core short courses (‘strands’): 

Rising Leaders: Leadership Development for Youth (specifically designed for Year 11-12 Students)

Strand 1: How to Interpret Bible Passages

Strand 2: Seeing the Big Picture of the Bible

Strand 3: Understanding Issues Biblically

Practical Workshops: 

11 practical video workshops to expand your learning

From special guests on relevant skills and subject areas