All of our decisions in life lead us in one direction or another. Even choosing not to choose is making a decision. Choices dives into the very beginning of decision making and morality. It will cover what it means to make a good decision and why humanity has the ability to make decisions. The youth will learn about the consequences of actions as well as what it looks like to live a life of virtue and how the way we live affects society as a whole.
A detailed outline for every Edge semester from 2016-2018, all in one place. Look ahead to see what Edge Nights, Issue Nights and Social Nights are just around the corner, and set your Edge program up for success.
Middle school is a difficult season of life for all youth and there are many different issues they will face throughout these young adolescent years. In this Issue Series you will find four different Edge Nights that tackle a different issue facing middle school youth. Poison and Potential covers the topics of bullying, peer pressure, time management, and social media. They are designed to be used and implemented individually throughout the year as the need arises to address certain issues.
These “How To” guides cover an array of situations in youth ministry. They are quick tips and explanations to help you implement various activities in your Edge program. This quick sheet covers how to survive the dreaded bus ride and how to keep your middle school youth entertained and engaged while riding to or from an event.
We put everything you need in one place. Here you can download all of the PDFs, environment images, parent letters, handouts, "How To" quick sheets, additional Edge Nights and videos.
How do we weather the storms in our lives? When the waves come, and the winds pick up, will we be able to withstand what comes our way?
Through the Storm is designed specifically for 8th-grade youth to help them understand the importance of having a firm foundation in Christ. They will learn that through a relationship with Jesus, in reading the Scriptures, and in acting upon the will of God they will build an immovable foundation for their lives. In doing so, when they face the storms that inevitably come in high school they will not be washed away but rather stand firm in their faith and the truth.
In the winter of 2015 the young adults of Jesus Culture Church in Sacramento, CA began holding gatherings in the Underground Lounge, an empty pool in the bottom of an old hotel that was built in the 1920’s. The purpose of these gatherings was for the young adults of the city to come together, worship Jesus, and build community. Let it Echo (Unplugged) is an expression of these gatherings.
Enjoy Jesus Culture - Let It Echo (Unplugged), in the March Edge Support Box
Good small groups requires leaders—and that's where you come in. If you're a small group leader, you may have lots of questions: Am I making a difference? Can I really do this? If so, how can I maximize my impact in teenagers' lives?
Find the answers you're looking for in 99 Thoughts for Small Group Leaders. This book delivers insights, tips, and veteran advice for anyone leading a small group (from young to old). When these bite-size, consumable pieces of wisdom are put into play, leaders will be better equipped and more confident. This book is all about setting them up to win.
You'll get plenty of use out of 99 Thoughts for Small Group Leaders, included in the March Edge Support Box.