ALPHA YOUTH FILM SERIES
Alpha
This engaging, relevant and free ten-part series follows Ben and Jason as they explore the fundamental tenets of the Christian faith. Beautifully produced, including illustrations, comic sketches and vox pops – this resource is accessible to all young people; those exploring faith and those much further down the line.
WWW.ALPHA.ORG
CHANGING LANES
Jonny Pearse
This is a nifty little package comprising a DVD, handbook and a compact paperback book. The course is a journey of discovery in search of the ‘meaning to life and the truth about God.’ It focuses on the two paths in life, the wide path and the narrow path - challenging participants to consider where their life is going and to discover answers to some big questions. It is presented in seven short episodes, looking at topics such as sin and forgiveness, hell, and the truth about Jesus, and is aimed at both regular attendees and unchurched young people.
WWW.10OFTHOSE.COM
DIG DEEP
Rhythms
The Dig Deep video from Tearfund’s Rhythms explores our relationship with creation and cost. The short video and guide will help your group understand how faith in God connects with the stuff we own, our footprint on the planet, and what we can do to begin to live differently.
WWW.RHYTHMS.ORG
ENGAGE WITH GOD
Engage Worship
Engage with God consists of five unique and captivating 12 minute movies guiding you through a reflective worship time. The content varies widely between each episode, including a mixture of song, scripture, reflection, Lectio Divina and spoken response. It is visually beautiful, and with its handy how to guide is simple and straightforward to use.
WWW.ENGAGEWORSHIP.ORG
ETHOS
YFC
Ethos is a series of short films, available to watch free on the YFC website and on YouTube. Although created with young adults in mind, the Ethos films cover a variety of topics in a variety of styles and are well worth a watch with your group.
WWW.YFC.CO.UK
IT’S TIME TO WAKE UP
Open Doors
The Open Doors youth team has created the ‘It’s time to wake up’ series of videos to encourage young people to pray for the persecuted Church. From mid-September to the end of October they are rallying young people to wake up early and intercede for those without the religious freedoms we enjoy.
WWW.OPENDOORSYOUTH.ORG
JESUS IS_______
Judah Smith
How would you finish the above sentence? In this eight-session small group Bible study, Judah Smith tries to do exactly that: get to grips with who Jesus really is. Judah’s trademark passion makes this an appropriate fit for young people, and will open up conversations around the true nature of God.
WWW.JESUSISBOOK.COM
JESUS SERIES
Share Jesus International
We read the stories. We sing the songs. We attend church. But sometimes we forget the real Jesus. This series of short films offers fresh perspectives on the character of Jesus, including dramatic footage and teaching from Andy Frost. With resources included, this is a ready to go series to use with your group.
WWW.JESUSSERIES.CO.UK
KINETIC
URBAN SAINTS
Kinetic is a 12-part discipleship course designed to equip young leaders, including a study guide. Topics covered include biblical leadership, character, vision and strategy, and enduring through tough times.
WWW.URBANSAINTS.ORG/KINETIC
NEFARIOUS: MERCHANT OF SOULS
Benjamin Nolot
Nefarious is a documentary exposing the reality of the modern-day sex trade. Using a mixture of re-enactments, hidden cameras and interviews, the documentary hears the stories of former traffickers, pimps, psychiatrists and members of government, and their unique perspective on this issue. The film ends with salvation stories of how God has helped many to find freedom from their situation.
WWW.NEFARIOUSDOCUMENTARY.COM
NO CEILING TO HOPE
XLP
In his book No Ceiling To Hope, CEO of XLP Patrick Regan argues that we need to take ownership of the problems around us and find solutions and offer lasting change. This DVD sits alongside Patrick’s book and is produced as a small group teaching resource, including five short videos as well as discussion questions.
WWW.XLM.ORG.UK
RESOURCE BANK
Eden Network
Resource Bank is practical leader–to–leader advice for youth workers working with urban young people. In this seven-part training series, the Eden team cover everything from street–level outreach ministry to mentoring and discipleship.
WWW.EDEN-NETWORK.ORG/DVDRESOURCES
TEAM TALK
Scripture Union
Presented by Dan Walker, the presenter of BBC’s Football Focus, these video downloads feature international Christian athletes grappling with issues of sport and faith. These videos are a great way to make a link with major sporting events in youth groups, school clubs and school assemblies.
WWW.SCRIPTUREUNION.ORG.UK
THE POSSIBLE WORLD COURSE
CMS
Is another world possible? Like the Old Testament prophets before him, Jesus presents his followers with a radical challenge about how to live in the present, as well as hold a transforming hope for the future. How can we, as Jesus’ followers, live out both this challenge and this hope in our communities? The Possible World Course will take your group through seven sessions, focusing on practical issues such as hospitality, injustice, the environment and consumer culture.
WWW.CMS-UK.ORG
TOWARDS BELIEF
Authentic
Towards Belief follows Australian pastor Karl Faase as he travels around the world speaking to leading authors, leaders and apologists – such as Amy Orr Ewing, John Lennox and Nicky Gumbel – about the key objections to faith in our time. Although not specifically geared towards young people, this series of episodes would be suitable for older teens who are grappling with apologetic questions.
WWW.TOWARDSBELIEF.ORG
YOUTHWORK DISCUSSION RESOURCE
Premier Youthwork
A brand new video discussion starter from the team behind this very magazine, to tie in with our Ready-to-use discussion starter each month. It’s so new in fact, we’ve only made one! Stay tuned…
WWW.PREMIERYOUTHWORK.COM/WATCH
YOUTH MONEY COURSE
CAP
Young people learn many things at school – but how to manage finances is not one of them. CAP Money Youth provides practical and engaging workshops for 14-16 year olds, teaching young people how to identify income and expenditure, and how to build a balanced budget so that they can live within their means. This course is the first step towards giving our young people the tools they need to avoid the pitfalls of money management.
WWW.CAPUK.ORG
