Here are resources that help churches minister to and through the groups linked below.
(Note: GCI does not necessarily endorse the entire content of these resources.)
CHILDREN
Articles
- Kid’s Korner in GCI Equipper
- GCI articles about ministry to children
- Stages of Development in Youths
Books
- The Jesus Storybook Bible
- Telling God’s Story (a Parents’ Guide to Teaching the Bible)
- Growing a Healthy Children’s Ministry
- Books by Karyn Henley
- Postmodern Children’s Ministry
- The Child Friendly Church
- Transforming Children Into Spiritual Champions
- Takeout Training for Teachers
Websites
- Children’s Ministry idea blog
- Karyn Henley’s resources
- The Bible Project
- Ministry-to-Children.com
- Kidology
- Children’s Sermons
- Sermons 4 Kids
- Pre-Teen Ministry
- David + Jonathan inc.
- Sunday School games, crafts and activities
Curricula
- Sermons 4 Kids (free RCL synced resource)
- We Believe (youth edition)
- Spark House curricula (various options, including ones synced with the Revised Common Lectionary)
- Ministry to Children (with lessons synced with the Revised Common Lectionary)
- The Bible App for Kids (with related free curriculum)
- Family Bible Films
- Godly Play
- Jesus Storybook Bible curriculum with OT handouts and NT handouts
- Telling God’s Story curriculum
- Illustrated Children’s Ministry
- Resource Well
- Treasuring Christ
- Trinitarian Children’s Lessons (no cost)
- Kid Connection
- Gospel Light
- LifeWay kids
- Discipleland
- Group Publishing
- Calvary Curriculum
- David + Jonathan
TEENS
Articles
- GCI articles about youth ministry
- Biologos youth ministry resources
- Lessons from Jesus’ Youth Ministry
- Preaching That Connects with the Next Generation
- Adolescent Development
- Stages of Development
- How to Make Your Congregation Youth Friendly
Books
Websites
- Exemplary Youth Ministry
- Fuller Youth Institute
- Impact 360 (worldview issues)
- Sticky Faith
- Youth Ministry 360
- Andrew Root
- Barefoot Ministries
- Wild Frontier
- Sonlife Classic
- Youth Specialties
- YouthMinistry.com
- The Source for Youth Ministry
- National Network of Youth Ministries
Curricula
- We Believe (youth edition for younger teens)
- We Believe (adult edition for older teens)
- GenMin teaching curricula (click on CAMP CURRICULA tab)
- Spark House (various options)
- Kingdom Life – video based Bible studies
- Treasuring Christ
- Sticky Faith
- Barefoot Ministries
- Gospel Light
- Group Publishing
- The 24/7 Experience
- David + Jonathan inc.
YOUNG ADULTS
Events
Articles
- Generation Next (research concerning young adults)
- Emerging Adults: The In-Between Age
- The Emerging Church
Books
- Lost and Found (reaching unchurched young adults)
Websites
- Lifeway Young Adults
- Leader Treks
- Biologos (campus ministry resource center)
Curricula
OLDER ADULTS
Events
Articles
- The New World of Senior Adults
- Understanding Today’s Senior Adults
- Ministry to Seniors
- Churches Responding to the Age Wave
- Creating New Opportunities for Older Adults to Serve
Books
- Senior Adult Ministry in the 21st Century
- Catch the Age Wave: A Handbook for Effective Ministry with Senior Adults
- Working the Gray Zone
- Encore: finding work that matters in the second half of life
- One Church, Four Generations
- Who Stole My Church?
- Age Wave
- Second Calling – Finding Passion & Purpose for the Rest of Your Life
- Creating a Successful Retirement
- Parish Ministry for Maturing Adults
Websites
Curricula
FAMILIES
(marriage, parenting, etc.)
Articles
- Do You Have Time for a Happier Marriage?
- Parenting Do-Over Advice from Grandparents
- Building Stronger Families
- On Being a Parent
- Some Thoughts on Parenting
- Intergenerational Ministry
Websites
- HomeWord
- Family Life
- DivorceCare
- National Center for Biblical Parenting
- Christian-parent.com
- Parenting
- Sticky Faith
- Family Matters
- Association of Marriage and Family Ministries
- Focus on the Family
- Celebrate Recovery
Books
- Family Based Youth Ministry
- Family Driven Faith
- ebooks from Focus on the Family
- Grace Based Parenting
- Parenting with Purpose
- Extreme Grandparenting
- Raising Kids to Love Jesus
- Boundaries with Kids
- Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry
- Effective Parenting in a Defective World
- Revolutionary Parenting
- Shepherding a Child’s Heart
- Loving Our Kids on Purpose
Curricula