student Resources
We want you to wildly succeed and have every resource you need to both grow in your relationship with Christ & encourage others to do the same. Check out the resources below and let us know which ones you like the most. Also, be sure to share any great resources we should consider adding to this page!
Spiritual Growth
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
- The Bible App (YouVersion Bible experience & devos)
- YM 360 Devotionals:
- “New” devotional for new believers
- “Next” next steps in following Christ
- “Now” impacting your world for Christ now
- “How to be a man”
- “Power Routines” Journal by Chuck Allen
- Right Now Media Video Series
- SHC Weekday Podcast
- SHC Weekday Meditation
- The Bible Project
- Kingdom Leader: A 21 Day Journey to Unleash the Kingdom Leader Within Us
- He Reads Truth / She Reads Truth App:
- Impact Student Leadership Devotional
- Starting College “First 30”
- Book: Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been
- Bible Promise Book: (Topical Bible Verse Compilation)
- The Story: The Bible As One Continuing Story of God and His People
- Athletes in Action (Resources for Athletes)
- FCA – Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Spiritual Growth Tools for Athletes)
- The Bible App for Kids (for leading your younger siblings in spiritual growth)
Mental/Emotional Health
Bible Recommendations
BIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS
In choosing a Bible translation, there are many things to consider. You can find some helpful articles below to help you make your choice. In Student Ministries, we typically use NLT translation in teaching as we find it to be easier for students to understand than such translations as NASB or NKJV.
Explanation of Bible Translations // Pamphlet comparing translations
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITES
Sharing the Gospel
SHARING THE GOSPEL
- The Story App
- Life In 6 Words
- Dare2Share Free Resources
- My Hope Videos (Stories from musicians, athletes, & “regular” people)
- I AM SECOND (Video Testimonies)
- Momentos Decisivos (Spanish Testimony & Gospel Presentation Video)
- Defining Moments – American Sign Language (Video)
- Something Amazing
- The Greatest Story Ever
- The God Conversation: Using Stories and Illustrations to Explain Your Faith
Music/Spoken Word/Drama
MUSIC / SPOKEN WORD / DRAMA
Answers to Tough Questions
ANSWERS TO TOUGH QUESTIONS
- EveryStudent.com (A Safe Place to Explore Questions About Life & God)
- Sean McDowell (apologetics videos, blogposts, resources)
- Impact 360 Videos
- Ignite Your Faith – Christianity Today (Christian Answers to Teen Questions about Faith, Life, Sex, Dating, Relationships, Fun)
- The One Minute Apologist (Quick videos with leading apologists about tough issues)
- Josh McDowell Website (apologetics)
- Reasonable Faith (Animated Videos About Deep Issues)
- Living Waters Movies
- Evolution – Evolution vs. God: Shaking The Foundations of Faith (Video)
- Abortion – “180” (Video)
- Suicide – Exit (Video & resources)
Why Christianity
WHY CHRISTIANITY
- Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World by Josh & Sean McDowell
- Answers In Genesis
- More Than A Carpenter by Josh & Sean McDowell
- The Case for Christ Student Edition: A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus by Lee Strobel
Gender/Sexuality/Dating
GENDER / SEXUALITY / DATING
Other Book Recommendations
OTHER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
- Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by
- Unashamed by Lecrae
- Counter Culture: Following Christ in an Anti-Christian Age by David Platt
- It’s Only Pain: But It’s Real & It Hurts by Taylor Morton
- Life Is __. God’s Illogical Love Will Change Your Existence by Judah Smith
- Gods at War: Defeating the Idols that Battle for Your Heart by Kyle Idleman
- Hold the Rope by Shonn Keels & Jeff Neal
Going Deeper
WANT TO GO DEEPER?
Leadership
LEADERSHIP
- Chasing Elephants Podcast (by Brent Crowe and Taylor Glow)
- iTunes
- Search “Chasing Elephants” in your podcast app
- “Lead Like Jesus” by Ken Blanchard
- Help! I’m a Student leader by Doug Fields
Preparing for College
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
- One of the best ways to prepare for college is to be a part of our “Senior Experience” & development of your PLAN. Check out more info here.
- 5 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make in College by Anthony Oneal with Rachel Cruze
- Welcome to College: A Christ-Follower’s Guide for the Journey (2nd Edition) by Jonathan Morrow & John Stonestreet
- How to Stay Christian in College by J. Budziszewski
- Walking with Jesus on Campus: How to Care for Your Soul during College by Stephen Kellough
- Freshman: The College Student’s Guide to Developing Wisdom by Mark Matlock
- Learning For The Love of God by Donald Opitz and Derek Melleby