The second best book to read | Jesus All About Life

The best book to read is the Bible. Hands down. But I think I’ve recently discovered the best book, after the Bible, to read. Over the last 10+ years I’ve been recommending books to teenagers, to help them get to know who Jesus is and what it means to follow him. My top three were the John Dickson trilogy for teenagers: A Sneaking Suspicion; A Hell of a Life; and Hanging in There. Now, don’t get me wrong – JD’s books still rock the suburbs, seriously. But they are starting to date and we need more good books that will help to introduce young people to the real life that is found only in Jesus.

Jesus all about Life by Murray Smith

Introducing, Jesus All About Life by Murray Smith. This book is now my number 1 recommendation to teenagers (closely followed by JD’s trio). It’s brilliant! Murray, one of the Pastor’s at Kirkplace Church, is a really smart dude. So he knows his gear. Yet he writes in an informal and teenage friendly style, without trying to be a teenager!

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LOUD 2009 @ Sydney Entertainment Centre

I’ve been looking forward to announcing this event… it’s going to be BIG!! Tickets aren’t available yet, but lock it into your youth group calendar for term 4… LIVE OUT LOUD is a youth rally sponsored by Connect 09 and fervr.net on Friday 4th December 2009. Christian teenagers can bring their friends along to hear the good news of Jesus.

Live out LOUD 2009

Tickets available on the website soon…

Qurious – The Good Life | High School Ministry Resource

Most scripture teachers and youth pastors that I know are pressed for time and are limited in their capacity to produce quality resources. Qurious have just released a useful tool for using in high school scripture classes and seminars. It’s well produced and one of the great strengths of this package is its flexibility.

qurious - the good life

The DVD has the following features:

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