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Adventist Robotics - First Lego League and First Tech Challenge Kindergarten-Grade 12FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-14 through fun, exciting hands-on learning, while FIRST Tech Challenge students (grades 7-12) learn to think like engineers. Teams design, build,... -
iBelieve Bible Grade 7-TertiaryAsk hard questions. Foster honest conversations. Understand who you are. Both written by and designed for Adventist youth and young adults, this web series encourages a deeper look into issues of faith and spirituality. -
10 Questions for God Grade 10-TertiaryConsider 10 big questions with answers from a Biblical worldview from Christian apologist Grenville Kent. -
2019 Chosen International Camporee Exit Survey Tertiary-LifelongThis report presented the responses of the exit survey of 2019 Chosen International Camporee of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It summarized participants’ demographics, their activities at the Camporee and their ratings on the arrangements of the... -
21st Century Adventist Connection Study Report TertiaryThis presentation lays out a study of young adults. It includes questions about attendance, devotional practices, lifestyle, etc. Ten focus groups were held at Oakwood University and Southern Adventist University, and survey was conducted as well. -
A Model for Mentoring the Millennials of the Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church to Perform Relevant Urban Ministry in Harlem Tertiary-Lifelong"The purpose of this project was to provide a model that equips the millennials of the Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church with the skills to do relevant urban ministry in Harlem through the use of mentoring relationships." -
A Compilation of Studies Related to Seventh-day Adventist Youth and Young Adults and their Attitudes toward Spirituality and the Church TertiaryThis paper is a partial report that attempts to assemble studies, from a variety of sources, that relate to how youth and young adults view their Church, its beliefs, and its practices. -
A Reason to Believe Grade 4-Grade 12Introducing the first Seventh-day Adventist Church-sponsored youth doctrinal/baptismal course anyone has seen for a long, long time! We've boiled down the SDA fundamental beliefs to 10, because we like 10 better. Here they are: Divinity Rebellion Humanity Revelation Jesus Response Love Joy Future Purpose You... -
Adventist Millennial Study Grade 9-TertiaryAlso titled Young Adult Study, this report contains the findings from a series of questions commissioned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in a nationwide study of 18-29 year old Adventist constituents. In all, 488 online interviews were completed during... -
Adventist Student Retreat in Europe Studies Church and Social Justice Grade 11-Lifelong"Forty-five Adventist students from universities across Europe gathered at a farmhouse in Ter Aar, the Netherlands, for a thought-provoking weekend congress entitled, 'We Can’t Look Away: The Church and Social Justice.'” -
Ambassadors Curriculum - Fostering a New Generation of Spiritual Leaders Grade 11-TertiaryIntended for ages 16-21, "Ambassadors is a new level of youth ministry designed to equip leaders with resources to train a new generation of youths to be the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus in their local churches and communities." Developed by General... -
AMiCUS Tertiary-LifelongAMiCUS is the Adventist Ministry to College and University Students. It seeks to meet the spiritual, intellectual, and social needs of Seventh-day Adventist students on secular campuses worldwide. In cooperation with leaders at various church levels, it aims... -
An Exploration of the Understandings of Adolescents Living in Botswana Pertaining to the Risk of their Peers Contracting HIV and AIDS and Strategies for Reducing its Spread TertiaryHIV and AIDS is a major cause of death in most sub-Sahara Africa countries and research shows that older adolescents and young adults are at great risk of HIV infection. It is therefore important to understand and alter those beliefs and practices that put... -
Attracting and Engaging Millennials in Local Church Communities Tertiary"This study explores the trends among young adults at Oakridge Adventist Church in Vancouver, British Columbia and the wider British Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in order to develop strategies to increase attendance and engagement of... -
Beyond Belief Study Surveys What Millennials Really Think of the 28 TertiaryThis article shares an interview with researcher Jan Åge Sigvartsen that talks about a major research project at Andrews University, and plans to expand the survey to Adventist young people around the world. -
Bringing Christianity into Courtship Grade 9-Lifelong"Because it involves the intention of marriage and establishment of a permanent relationship, courtship should be entered into with utmost seriousness and care. Here are eight helpful principles." -
Burst the Bystander Effect - Making a Discipling Differenece with Young Adults TertiaryPreparing to teach a young adult ministry course here at the seminary, I found myself perplexed by how the bystander effect may be impacting you and me, allowing new generations to drown, disappearing from faith life as part of our church. The most potent... -
Cellphone Addiction and Academic Stress Among University Students in Thailand TertiaryCellphones abound on college campuses around the world, and so does stress! Is there a connection? Conducted in Thailand, this study's purpose was to "assess students’ perceptions of cellphone addiction and academic stress." Class, gender... -
Central Lincoln Community Assessment TertiaryThis presentation lays out a community needs assessment in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its purpose was to profile the demographics and religion of the neighborhood around the Capitol View Seventh-day Adventist Church in Lincoln. The information should be helpful for... -
Chosen International Camporee 2019 - Camporee Survey Report Tertiary-LifelongThis brief report highlights major achievements and key facts related to the Chosen International Camporee that was held in Oshkosh, WI, from August 12–17, 2019. -
Church Dropouts - Is There Any Hope? TertiaryThis article analyzes church dropouts. It shares thoughts of Monte Sahlin, Paul Richardson, Julia Duin, etc. -
Connecting Students with God - Alternative Worship Service Captivates College Students TertiaryThis article shares the process of creating an alternative worship experience for college age students. Pacific Union College started an alternative worship service, led by students and endorsed by the college church pastors. A steering team meets weekly to... -
Connecting Young People with God TertiaryThis video shows an interview with Dr Barry Gane. Dr Barry Gane shares crucial findings from his Valuegenesis research into the spirituality of young people, stretching back more than 20 years. Barry is Head of the School of Ministry & Theology at Avondale... -
Creating a Culture for African American Young Adults in Seventh-day Adventist Church Leadership in San Bernardino County Tertiary-Lifelong"The history of youth ministry in the African American church in the U.S. has always had young adults leading and taking action. In San Bernardino African American churches, that is not the case. Reasons such as fear, pressure, and lack of peer group... -
Differences in Cognitive Skills Among Young Female College Students Who Consume Alcohol Grade 10-Lifelong"Empirical evidence has shown that alcohol abuse may negatively affect certain cognitive functions. The aim of this paper was to analyze the relationship between alcohol consumption and certain cognitive abilities (memory, perception and reasoning)... -
Disciples in Action Grade 9-TertiaryDownload this personal curriculum designed to help youth and young adults on their journey toward an authentic walk with Jesus. This is an excellent resource for use in higher education as well as high school. The curriculum consists of five guides with five... -
E-Mail from God for Teens Grade 9-Grade 12This devotional will "alert" teenagers that they have "mail" from the Best Friend anyone in the world could ever have: God, the Creator of the Universe. Each one page devotional targets the real spiritual and life issues facing teenagers... -
Engaging Adventist Millennials : A Church that Embraces Relationships TertiaryThis article provides information about a research on engaging Adventist Millennials conducted by the Barna Group. Its purpose was to investigate how its congregations can more effectively maintain engagement with this age group. The research was commissioned... -
France Holds “Influencer for Christ” Youth Convention Grade 9-Lifelong“More than 100 young people, including many who study in public universities, responded to the call for baptism during the ‘Influencer for Christ’ youth convention of Seventh-day Adventists, May 14–20, 2023, held in the heart of Paris,... -
GC Youth Department Kindergarten-LifelongThe Youth Department facilitates and supports the ministry of the Adventist Church in winning, training, holding, and reclaiming its youth. It is to assist the world church in forming objectives, goals, and plans, and to provide training that will equip the... -
Ghana Union Conferences Hold National Senior Youth Congress Convention Grade 11-Lifelong New!!“The Northern Ghana Union Conference and the Southern Ghana Union Conference combined forces to hold a joint national senior youth congress in the country’s capital of Accra from May 3 to 7, 2023, under the theme, ‘On Mission.’” -
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GODencounters TertiaryGODencounters is a movement of young adults wholeheartedly pursuing a 24/7 experience with Jesus Christ. These pages form a tapestry of our lives so far, where we have found GOD and where we've been found by GOD. Each thread unique, frayed, and honest. We... -
Gorgeous2God Grade 7-TertiaryFounded by the North American Division Assistant Director for Women's Ministries, this blog site is dedicated to connecting teen girls to God and tackling tough issues that challenge them every day. Categories include faith, real life, guy talk, and healthy... -
Grace, Relevancy, and Confidence in the Future - Why Adventist Young Adults Commit to the Church TertiaryStudied the effects of certain religious understandings on church commitment, as a part of a longitudinal study on religious commitment and its correlates. Data were collected in 1992–93 from 319 male and 515 female (aged 20–22 years) from Adventist... -
Growing Young Adventists - It's the Culture Change Grade 9-LifelongView this presentation from a 2018 NAD convention breakout for a strategy for helping "our young people discover and love their church and Christian education." -
Helping Students Cope With Stress Preschool-Grade 12This article challenges educators and parents to understand the dynamics of childhood and adolescent stress. The author identifies effective coping skills that will strengthen students' resistance to stress at home and school. -
Helping Young People Resist At-Risk Behaviors Grade 9-TertiaryRecent research provides new insights on causes of at-risk behaviors and how to provide an environment that encourages and guides youth to channel their energy into productive outlets. -
Hey Love Them and They Will Come TertiaryWhy don’t young people see religion as central in their lives? Think about it. You mentor, you pray…a lot. You speak about the love of Jesus, about the Bible, and you may lead conversations about God and His power to change lives. You spend... -
How to Afford an Adventist Education - Opportunities in Literature Evangelism Grade 11-Tertiary"Literature evangelism allows teenagers and young adults to serve and feel useful. It helps create a sense of purpose in life. We praise God for the youth worldwide who have engaged in literature evangelism and pray that many others will accept the... -
Identity Styles, Mediated by Commitment and Syncretism, as Predictors of Undergraduate Students' Attitudes Toward Selected Discipleship Practice at Vally View University in Ghana in 2015 - Implications for Religious Education Tertiary-LifelongThis present study sought to examine the possible predictive role of identity styles, mediated by commitment and syncretism, in the attitudes towards discipleship practices among undergraduate students of Valley View University in Ghana, West Africa in 2015.... -
Intrinsic-Extrinsic Religious Motivation and Patterns of the Self-concept – An Analysis of Selected Single Young Adults of the North Caribbean Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between intrinsic-extrinsic religious motivation and patterns of self-concept for a selected sample of single young adults of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The findings of the study were supportive... -
Like Water Between Our Fingers TertiaryThis article presents the thoughts of Jimmy Phillips. It is focused on church dropouts, especially on young adults leaving the church. -
NAD Education Supplemental Reading List - PPPA Library Titles Kindergarten-Grade 12This supplemental reading list is compiled annually for North American K-12 students. It includes series/sets and single books written by Adventist authors and published by Pacific Press. -
New Escape Game Prompts Teens to Study the Book of Revelation Grade 7-TertiaryTeenagers in Brazil enjoyed learning more about Revelation while participating in Escape Game i9teen. After being locked in a shed, the teens used logical reasoning, teamwork, and biblical knowledge while finding passwords, reading Bible verses, and conceptualizing... -
Opinions about Columbia Union College TertiaryThis presentation lays out a survey of opinions about Columbia Union College. A questionnaire was developed and distributed within the Columbia Union. -
Peace Like a Spider Grade 5-Grade 12This book explains some of the Bible's best tips for succeeding in relationships, spiritual life, school, and on the job. -
Reaching Out : Making a Difference with Young Adults TertiaryThis article addresses a critical issue from the perspective of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and primarily in the context of North America. We believe, though, that similar challenges exist in other denominations and in other parts of the world. -
Reaching the Millennial Generation - A Necessity for Adventist Education Tertiary-LifelongWho are the Millennials? Jeffery shares insight into what needs to happen within Adventist education to meet the needs of those born between 1978 and 2002. This generation, expected to be the most highly educated, affluent, and ethnically diverse in history,... -
Relationship Between Involvement in Institutional Activities and Christian Life Commitment Among Undergraduate Students of a Christian University in Mexico Tertiary-LifelongThis study attempted to identify the extent to which Christian commitments of undergraduate students in a Mexican Christian university are related to their involvement in institutional activities, influential agents, and selected demographic variables. A descriptive... -
Research from Lost and Found - The Younger Unchurched and Chruches that Reach Them Grade 11-Tertiary"If you are interested in discipling young people, this video gives an interesting overview of their world-view and provides a link to another website where you can get more resources." -
Research on Youth and the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America Grade 9-TertiaryStudies in this annotated bibliography "reflect informal and academic research including Adventist youth in some aspect of ministry or service provided by the Adventist church within North America." -
Show Me the Way TertiaryValue modeling provides a genuine source for value integration within the lives of young children and adults. This article informs readers on three principles of modeling that facilitate relationship and value building. The three include: Love for family,... -
Some Really Good Literature for Young Adults Grade 9-Grade 12Sometimes it seems that titles in the category of young adult literature can be the most difficult to select. This is a great list of some exciting new titles and perhaps some favorite old ones. Presented at the 2006 NAD Teachers Convention. -
Still a Teen, Already a Mother - Understanding the Teen Motherhood Phenomenon Through Photovoice Grade 11-LifelongIn the Philippines, the rate of teen motherhood is increasing. Hear from several mothers in this study, which used participatory action research and photovoice to "give voice to teen mothers so that stories of their past and present struggles, and their... -
Survey of Teens and Young Adults TertiaryThis paper reports a survey of teens and young adults that is part of NAD Mega Study One. A questionnaire was used for gathering the data. It is focused on schools, engagement in the church, and involvement in the church. -
Survey of the Young Adults in the Pacific Union Conference by the Church Ministries Department TertiaryThis paper reports a survey of the young adults in the Pacific Union Conference conducted by the Church Ministries Department. Questionnaires were used for collecting the data. -
TEACH Editorial Vol 12 Issue 2: Wellbeing Kindergarten-TertiaryThe overall wellbeing of today's children and adolescents is a concern. In this editorial, Perry introduces a new feature, Wellbeing Notes. Additional articles in this issue include: Watch... -
Teaching Effective Communication Principles - Characteristics of Effective Preaching to Young Adults in a North American Context TertiaryThe purpose of this dissertation is to help preachers to be more effective in the pulpit. The characteristics for what make a preacher effective in the pulpit are explored and considered in this project. The seminar: Preaching to the iPod Mind was presented... -
Teaching YA Cancer Narratives - The Fault in Our Stars and Issues with Voicing Illness Grade 9-Tertiary"Increasingly publishers are promoting illness as a commodifiable literary product. . . . The aim of this paper is to provide some background context on illness narratives and offer a close reading of the young adult text, The Fault in our Stars... -
The ABCs and Ds of Young Adult Relationships - A Conceptual Model for Discipling New Generations Tertiary New!!Literature has consistently pointed to relationship building as the primary means of nurturing the spiritual growth of adolescents and emerging adults (Setan, 2008). Yet, according to recent observations, the relevant praxis of young adult ministry is all... -
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey Kindergarten-Grade 12A woodcutter's wounded heart is healed and his faith is restored through a joyful miracle in this holiday classic. -
The Concept of Salvation in 19-34-Year-old Seventh-day Adventists Who Live in the State of Indiana Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this study was to describe how the concept of salvation developed among Adventist young adults and to examine the perceived influence of mentors, as well as life experiences, especially traumatic experiences, on the development of the concept... -
The Lived Experience of Conversion in the Broader Context of Experience of Faith Formation – A Phenomenological Study of Third- and Greater-generation Seventh-day Adventist Young Adults Tertiary-Lifelong"The purpose of this study was to describe the lived experience of conversion in the lives of those nurtured in faith from childhood. Research was conducted on Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) young adult members who had grown up within an SDA family and faith... -
The Metanarrative of a Biblical Curriculum Tertiary-LifelongToday the magic of the screens is a more powerful and seductive force than the stars in the universe therefore it is imperative that we reconsider how we deliver schooling, kindergarten through graduate school in order to connect with the minds of the young.... -
The Relationship of Parenting Styles to Commitment to the Church among Young Adults TertiaryA survey of 653 Seventh-day Adventist young adults, randomly distributed throughout the United States and Canada, compared their perceptions of the way their parents treated them as children with their present commitment to the church. Warm, caring behaviors... -
The Voice of Youth - Central and South Philippines Welcome More Than 8,000 New Members to the Church Tertiary-Lifelong“‘Unstoppable’ involved young people in mission and mobilized more than 14,280 young persons, divided into 557 teams, to conduct public evangelism in the central and south Philippines from March 18 to April 1. These evangelistic efforts were... -
Uganda Adventist University Students Meet for Fellowship and Evangelism, 2018 Tertiary"The 2018 conference of Adventist college and university youth in Uganda closed on two high notes: the first, a total member commitment (TMC) on the part of the university students to be representatives of Jesus and proclaimers of His grace in the educational... -
Underscore - What Do Young Adults Say About Millennials Leaving the Church? Do They Have Solutions? TertiaryThis short article shares what young adults about Millennials leaving the church and their solutions. -
VG1 Perspectives on Values - A Project Affirmation Publication Kindergarten-Grade 12This book contains essays from distinguished educators and ministers on values. Find out how values are formed, how they are changed, and how they form a vital foundation to a Christ-centered life. -
VG2 Ten Years Later - A Study of Two Generations Grade 7-TertiaryWhat are the "big" things discovered in research about Adventist youth? This books shares topics such as: Focusing on Teens; Valuegenesis and the Journey of Faith; Loyalty and the Content of Faith; Personal Piety and the Quest for Spiritual Life;... -
We Can Keep Them in the Church Kindergarten-LifelongWhat keeps young people in the church? A sense of belonging. In this compilation, Myrna Tetz and Gary L. Hopkins share action driven stories, interviews, and personal testimonies of how to make a difference in the lives of young people. Each story emphasizes... -
What Jesus Said About Young Adult Ministry TertiaryThis article is about young adult ministry. It is focused on young adults and the problem with them leaving the church and with their high-risk behaviors. It presents Jesus' strategies from the Bible and it encourages churches for action. -
What Young Adults Revealed About Their Perceptions of the Church and Their Understanding of Stewardship TertiaryThis report is an outgrowth of over twenty young adult focus groups conducted in three different western-oriented world divisions of the Church. Much of the information gathered by focus groups can be described as qualitative rather than quantitative. -
Why Do They Walk Away? TertiaryThis article is focused on youth and young adult engagement in the church. It states a problem with this age group leaving the church and it makes suggestions for action. -
Why Do Young People Leave the Church TertiaryJerry Jacques shares in this article some reasons why young people leave the church. -
Why Youth Stay in the Church When They Grow Up Grade 9-LifelongThe author offers three observations of youth who choose to stay in the church. 1. They are converted (rather than just being "good kids"). 2. They have been equipped, not entertained. 3. Their parents preached the gospel to them. -
You Did It to Me - What a youth team in Temuco, Chile, is doing to witness for God's glory Grade 11-TertiaryAfter earnest prayer, a group of college students and young professionals in Chile chose to build and furnish a house for a family in need. -
Young Adult Dropout and Assimilation Study TertiaryThis article presents the results of a survey carried out on 89 young adults in the Collegedale Church. The research was undertaken to identify the dropout rate of young adults at the church, and also to examine the reasons behind young adults who leave the... -
Youth Alive - Building Resilience Against At-risk Behaviors Grade 7-Tertiary"Promoting healthful behaviors during adolescence and taking steps to better protect young people from health risks are critical to preventing health problems in adulthood." -
Youth Specialties Grade 7-LifelongFor over 50 years, Youth Specialties has trained, equipped, and encouraged Christian youth workers. They have yearly training seminars, videos, and internet support, reaching over 100,000 youth workers every year. The website contains links to the listserv,... -
YouthPastor.com Grade 7-LifelongWebsite for an internet community of youth pastors of many denominations throughout the country. Includes online resources, listservs, job postings, books to order, and much more.