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Conflict of the Ages in Modern English - Free Digital & Audio Downloads Grade 7-LifelongFreely download contemporary English audio and text versions of Ellen White's Conflict of the Ages series. These digital versions in understandable English make accessible Christian education tools. The adapted titles are: Beginning of the End Royalty... -
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. -
101 Creative Worship Ideas for Children's Church Kindergarten-Grade 8These 101 easy-to-prepare devotions, object lessons, Bible stories, puppet scripts, and holiday ideas will spark singing, prayer, movement, and worship! -
101 Quick Attention-Getters for Children's Ministry Kindergarten-Grade 5These fidget busters are designed for the squirmers in your class! You can energize students with innovative activities and then return to your planned lesson. -
A Comparative Study of African Adventist Youth and Drugs TertiaryDrug use among young Seventh-day Adventist youth in recent years has been on the rise. This study was conducted among African Adventist youth in an effort to determine what the current needs are with regard to drug prevention. Surveys were the instrument used... -
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... -
A Study of Drug Usage Among Seventh-day Adventist Youth in North America TertiaryThis in-depth research study examined factors that contribute to drug usage amongst Seventh-day Adventist youth in the North American Division. Reasons for drug usage, parental involvement, and baptism rates were some factors examined in the study. -
A Study of the Felt and Perceived Needs of Adolescents as a Basis for a Youth Sabbath School Curriculum TertiaryThe youth Sabbath School study is a survey that was designed to gauge the opinions of young people within the Seventh-day Adventist Church who attend Sabbath School. This paper reports the results of the felt needs of the youth based on the survey. The purpose... -
A Study of the Religious Attitudes and Behaviors of Seventh-day Adventist Adolescents in North America Related to their Family , Educational and Church Backgrounds TertiaryProblem. Why are Seventh-day Adventist youth leaving the church in North America? This study, the first report of a 10-year longitudinal research project, sought to identify attitudes and behaviors of Adventist adolescents and examine possible correlations... -
A Ten-Year Study of Youth Retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America - The Eighth Year TertiaryThis is the report for the seventh year of a ten-year study on youth retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The report examines church involvement, non-involvement, drop-out of the youth and the factors that contribute their level of activity. -
A Ten-Year Study of Youth Retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America - The Fifth Year TertiaryPart of a ten year study on youth retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the North American Division, this paper examined the results conducted during the fifth year of the study. The Youth Retention Study and Valuegenesis research were used to assess... -
A Ten-Year Study of Youth Retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America - The Fourth Year TertiaryPart of a ten year study on youth retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the North American Division, this paper examined results conducted during the fourth year of the study. The Youth Retention Study and Valuegenesis research were used to assess... -
A Ten-Year Study of Youth Retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America - The Ninth Year TertiaryThis paper is a report on the ninth year of a ten-year study on youth retention in the Seventh-day Adventist church. This current study examines youth and their relationships with their parents, as well as their college and high school educational experiences.... -
A Ten-Year Study of Youth Retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America - The Second Year TertiaryThis paper presents data collected from the second year of a ten-year study on Seventh-day Adventist youth in the church. A short survey yielded information such as the youths' personal religion and their family lives. The results from the survey are presented... -
A Ten-Year Study of Youth Retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America - The Seventh Year TertiaryThis report is based on a ten-year longitudinal study of Seventh-day Adventist youth and their relationship with the church. The current report is for the seventh year of the study, and was based on a survey that was distributed to the youth who were a part... -
A Ten-Year Study of Youth Retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America - The Sixth Year TertiaryAs part of a ten-year longitudinal study of youth retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, this article presents data collected during the sixth year of the study. The information presented includes data on the spiritual lives and church connections... -
A Ten-Year Study of Youth Retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America - The Third Year TertiaryPart of a ten year study on youth retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the North American Division, this paper examined results conducted during the third year of the study. The Youth Retention Study and Valuegenesis research were used to assess... -
Addressing Spiritual Development in Youth Development Programs and Practices - Opportunities and Challenges TertiaryIf strengthening children's moral and spiritual selves is the most important challenge facing youth-serving organizations in the United States today, three things are required to respond: a clear road map of where to go and how to get there, a critical mass... -
Adventist Health Ministries Grade 7-LifelongLearn more about Adventist health beliefs and lifestyle. Consider Christian perspectives on various health-related issues, find powerpoints to teach CELEBRATIONS... -
Adventist Standards - The Hinge of Youth Retention TertiaryDiscovering how to retain the younger population of Adventist is a critical step towards ensuring the stability of the church. This article examines the first year findings of a ten-year study on youth retention within the church. Researchers surveyed 1,511... -
Adventist Youth and Drugs TertiaryThis article reveals a major study of drug usage among Seventh-day Adventist youth. It was conducted in the United States and Canada. Questionnaires were used for data collection. -
Adventist Youth Cry Out TertiaryThis article is focused on youth and lack of attention the youth gets in the church. -
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... -
An AIDS risk Appraisal of SDA Youth Attending Four-year Academies Throughout the United States and Canada -1995 TertiaryThis report describes the HIV/AIDS-risk factors of a sample of students attending SDA high schools throughout the US and Canada. This research was designed to assess student' AIDS-related knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes, normative beliefs, and their perceived... -
Besides That I'm Ok: Well-Being in Caribbean and American Adolescents and Youth Grade 11-TertiaryA total of 235 adolescents and college students from Aruba, St. Lucia, Tennessee, and Alabama participated in this study that measured various aspects of well-being. The Life Factors Questionnaire measured participants' responses on such self-reported measures... -
Boredom-Busting Ideas to Involve Children in Adult Worship Kindergarten-Grade 8Lisa Flinn and Barbara Younger share ninety-five creative, practical ideas for welcoming children in adult worship services. -
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." -
Caught in the 'Net' - Recognizing Internet Addiction in Youth Grade 7-TertiaryVarghese and Fayard discuss the nature of internet addiction, noting that, “Internet addiction refers to a pathological use of computers or technology that is characterized by intrusive urges to engage in online behaviors to an extent that contributes... -
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. -
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... -
Ebony Evangelism Summer School of Prevention - Youth to Youth Leadership Training TertiaryThis paper presents an Ebony Evangelism Project with the purpose of increasing the number of African-American churches in North America. This program is based on the Adventist Youth to Youth model of prevention and prepares a small number of young adult trainees... -
Embracing Those Who Reject Religion : An Interview with Roger Dudley TertiaryThis article presents an interview with Roger Dudley. It is focused on Roger's experience with youth ministry. -
Factors Promoting Abstinence Among Adventist Youth - A Report TertiaryThis article explores youth within the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and their interactions with substance use within the context of the Adventist belief in abstinence. The data was collected using questionnaires administered to Adventist youth and explores... -
Generation Change - Why Our Youth Leave TertiaryThis article a few of the reasons why youth are slipping out of the church. -
Getting It Right - A Power-packed Resource for Adventist Youth Leaders TertiaryHere’s the youth ministry resource you’ve been waiting for! We searched the world and found 40 experienced youth ministry mavens who are passionate about leading young people into the kingdom of God. We combined their expertise in this volume so... -
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... -
Hot Illustrations for Youth Talks Kindergarten-Grade 5The illustrations in this book are sure to deliver the truth of God's Word in a way that young people can understand and remember. Over 100 short stories, parables, humorous anecdotes. -
How to Get to Heaven from Your House Grade 6-Grade 7How you Get to Heaven from Your House, is a recommended worship text for grade 7. It features devotional stories that take students on a spiritual journey as they get acquainted with Jesus, learn about the Bible, appreciative their world, pray successfully,... -
It's Not the Message - Thoughts on Keeping Young People in the Church TertiaryThis article reveals information about young adults and the reasons why they leave the church. Its focus is on youth retention. -
JAE Editorial: Narcissus and Christ in Adventist Education Kindergarten-TertiaryIs the approach in Adventist education to apocalypse, discipline, recreation, and church life, causing the youth to be apathetic? Motivating the youth to find meaning requires being intentionally Christian rather than narcissistic or self-serving. Articles... -
Loving Them Back Leading Them Home TertiaryWhy do they leave? Is there anything the church can do to prevent them from turning away, or to bring them back once they’ve left? Is there anything I can do? You probably know people who have left the church. Maybe you know why they walked away, but... -
Messages to Young People Grade 9-LifelongA practical guide for teens. Several generations of youth have been nourished by this uncompromising call to duty, purity, and service. The author, who began her ministry when only 17 years of age, invites Seventh-day Adventist youth to examine their reading,... -
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... -
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. -
Pre-marital Sex Among Seventh-day Adventist Youth in Botswana and Possibilities for Preventative Action Tertiary-Lifelong"This research set out to investigate factors that lead to seemingly prevalent pre-marital sex by Botswana Seventh-day Adventist youth aging between 12 and 30 years. A 31-item questionnaire, divided into four sections, was used on a group of 45 youths.... -
Reclaiming & Nurturing the Health of our Youth TertiaryThis presentation is focused on health among Black college students. It is mainly about obesity and overweight. It reports a mixed method study. -
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." -
Sec Teen and Youth Feedback Survey TertiaryThis presentation describes a teen and youth feedback survey. It includes questions about church life, social life, and spiritual connections, strategic endeavors etc. The goal of the symposium is to bring together community of youth and young adults to engaged... -
Selected Variables Related to Alienation from Religion as Perceived by Students Attending Seventh-day Adventist Academies in the United States Grade 9-Grade 12"Problem: Some young people who are reared in religious homes reject the religion of their parents upon reaching adolescence. This is a matter of crucial concern to church youth leaders as well as to parents. It was the purpose of the present study... -
Seventh-day Adventist Youth Advise Their Church TertiaryThis paper examined the implications of 1,215 survey responses from young Adventist ranging in age 16-30. The goal of this study was to understand the issues young adults experience within the North American Division so that the tide of departures amongst... -
Seventh-day Aventist Youth at the Mid-Century TertiaryThis booklet presents the results of a sampling of the Seventh-day Adventist population in the United States made by the General Conference. It reveals areas of strength or weakness, and gives significant information about Adventist population. -
Sharing Books Grade 1-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center has books on Adventist Beliefs, for Children/Teens, on Christian Living/Spiritual Growth, Healthful Living, Marriage/Family, and other topics that can be used as gifts for students, teachers, and volunteers. They can also be used... -
Stepping Stones Grade 6-LifelongA collection of 365 readings drawn from the lives of explorers, kings, athletes, missionaries, and others who used the talents God gave them in positive or negative ways. Each reading is accompanied by a related Bible verse. -
STORM Co - An Introduction to Adventure in Service TertiaryThis TEACH Journal article outlines the philosophy underpinning the STORM Co program that sends teams of trained young people to work for, learn from and encourage individual communities, sharing God's love through service. -
Summary of Research on Youth Engagement in the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church TertiaryThis paper provides a summary of research on youth engagement in the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. -
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 Reveals Struggles of Church ' s Youth TertiaryThis article draws from a 10-year study by the Institute of Church Ministry on Adventist youth and their engagement and disengagement within the church. This specific study examines the motivations behind the young people who have already dropped out of the... -
Talking About Religion - How Highly Religious Youth and Parents Discuss Their Faith TertiaryThis study builds on previous research regarding parent-child religious conversations to explore the transactional processes of these conversations. It employs qualitative analyses of interviews with highly religious parents and adolescents representing the... -
TEACH Editorial Vol 12 Issue 1: Neglected Epidemics Tertiary-LifelongWriting of the "neglected epidemic" of Australia's high rate of perinatal deaths, Perry draws a parallel to the loss of youth from Christian belief. Additional articles in this issue include: Traumatic... -
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... -
Teens Tank Up with Spiritual Fuel Kindergarten-Grade 12This TEACH journal article reports on Australian young people leading out in spiritual programs. -
The Ideas Library - Discussion and Lesson Starters 2 Grade 8-Grade 12Contains nearly 150 riveting, attention-getting openers that will pull your kids into animated discussion on such subjects as discipleship, priorities, television, atheism, the Bible and others. -
The Impact of Family Rejection or Acceptance among LGBT+ Millennials in the Seventh-day Adventist Church Tertiary-Lifelong"Coming to terms with one’s sexual identity is a particularly complex process for Christian LGBT+ youth, many of whom are at high risk for negative outcomes such as depression, substance abuse and suicide. Many Christian families are just beginning... -
The Lost Generation : Why did 86 Adventist Young People Drop Out of the Church ? TertiaryThis article is based on a survey carried out using 86 Seventh-day Adventist youth to answer questions about their reasons for dropping out of the church. The study explored the feelings of the subjects upon leaving the church, and what they felt could have... -
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 Personal Religion of Adventist Youth TertiaryThis article examines the results of a Valuegenesis study given to 11,000 Adventist youth from grade 6 to 12. Research presented within this article appropriates considerable time towards understanding general values held within the youth population. Values... -
The Role of Our Youth in Evangelism Kindergarten-Grade 12Contemplate these six well chosen quotes that offer an explanation on the role of youth in evangelism. -
The Social Function of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong"The social function of the Adventist school has both a conservative and a revolutionary aspect. The commingling of those two roles empowers the developing student to be in the world but not of the world." -
The Teen Bible Challenge Grade 8-TertiaryAs a teenager, DeVries was challenged to begin reading the Bible for himself. Still experiencing the positive results decades later, he now encourages readers to join the Center for Biblical Studies in the Bible Challenge: to "invite the young (and not... -
Through the Eyes of Youth Leaders : A Study of the Leadership Development Experiences of Youth Leaders in Three Samoan Seventh-day Adventist Churches in the Greater Sydney Conference of Seventh-day Adventists TertiaryThis study set out with the focus of exploring the leadership development experiences of six past youth leaders from three of the Samoan Seventh-day Adventist churches in the Greater Sydney Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in NSW. The study was carried... -
Tracking Youth Trends TertiaryThis article briefly reports on data collected during the fourth year of a ten-year longitudinal study. The study focused on factors influencing youth retention in the church. Approximately 1,500 teenagers were surveyed producing a wealth of information for... -
Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions - Why Children Should Be Your Church's #1 Priority Kindergarten-Grade 12Few parents and church leaders realize how critical it is to start developing a child's biblical worldview from the very earliest years of life. George Barna shares profiles of churches which are effectively ministering to children and winning the war against... -
Ultimate Skits - 20 Parables for Driving Home Your Point Grade 7-Grade 12Use these 5-minute skits to get your group members thinking and laughing, then talking about spiritual truth and how it relates to important areas and issues of their lives. -
Valuegenesis Europe - Why Will Some Adventist Teens Remain in Church as Adults? TertiaryThis early report provides an initial overview of key findings in the Valuegenesis Europe study involving 6,000 active Adventist 14-25 year olds in 17 European countries. -
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... -
We're Hurting Our Kids by Robbing Them of Responsibility for Their Actions Kindergarten-Grade 12This article encourages those in authority to take responsibility and encourage accountability and discipline when needed. -
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. -
Why Adventist Youth Do(nt) Use Drugs TertiaryIn recent years the use of drugs for recreational purposes has exploded tremendously within popular culture. Researchers were interested in understanding the general impact of drug use within Seventh-day Adventist youth population in North America. This article... -
Why Teenagers Reject Religion and What to do About It Grade 9-LifelongThe initial results of Roger Dudley's longitudinal study of over 1,500 Adventist youth on issues such as lifestyle choices, church attendance, and church standards. -
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. -
Young Peoples Concepts of Personal Spirituality Grade 9-TertiaryThis qualitative study seeks to understand spirituality from the point of view of young people, and to portray their personal spiritual life and experiences. This study was done in Asia with eleven young people (ages 15-20) who were born into Adventist homes.... -
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 and the Struggle for Meaning TertiaryThe article discusses the challenges that adolescents face in transitioning from childhood to adulthood in today's society. The adolescent struggles to find their identity during this transition because of unclear and redefined definitions of childhood and... -
Youth Evangelism Link2Life - A Strategy to Reach Postmodern Youth in Germany and Switzerland TertiaryProblem: In terms of cross-cultural mission youth are the most crucial group of people to be reached with the Gospel. From a theological, a sociological as well as psychological point of view adolescence can be seen as the most receptive phase of life regarding... -
Youth Ministry TertiaryThis paper reports a research on the subject of youth leader attitudes and perceptions toward Youth Ministry in the local church. Its purpose was to review ministry resources, and to gather information for upcoming Youth Ministry taskforces. In order to complete... -
Youth Ministry and Beliefs and Values Among 10 to 19 year old Students in the Seventh-day Adventist School System in North America TertiaryProblem. A survey of the literature revealed that there was little by way of empirical study on the relationship between youth ministry and attitudes, beliefs, and values held by young people. We empirically tested the anecdotal evidence that youth ministry... -
Youth Pastor, Youth Ministry, and Youth Attitude Toward the Church Tertiary"A large number of churches hire youth pastors or workers to support their ministry for adolescents and young adults. An empirical exploration of whether and how youth pastors influence youth attitudes toward the church and denomination remains to be... -
Youth Religious Commitment over Time - A Longitudinal Study of Retention TertiaryOver 1500 middle-teenagers were selected from Seventh-day Adventist churches throughout the United States and Canada for a longitudinal study on church retention and dropout. A new survey was sent each year for ten years, collecting a wide variety of information...