Creative Faith Ah-Ha's!: 45 Experiences to Enrich Youth in Ministry

by Schultz, Thom

• ISBN13: 9780764426193
• ISBN10: 0764426192
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Group Publishing

Summary

Here's a powerful pack of faith-to life connections that'll help students get the most out of whatever they're doing or learning in church! Encourage students to live out their Christian faith with these 45 purposeful, out-of-the-box experiences. Each one is field-tested and proven possible to match caring adults with youth in non-threatening ways. Everyone sees spiritual growth when they discover and celebrate their gifts by exploring photography, service projects, community surveys, art projects, construction, making gifts, and more! Book jacket.

Author Biography

Thom and Joani Schultz are pioneers in educational revitalization of the church. Thom is the president of Group Publishing and Joani is Group's chief creative officer

Table of Contents

A New Approach to an Old Program	p. 5
Why and How Faith Ah-Ha's Work	p. 9
On-the-Street Doubters	p. 16
Be Instrumental	p. 18
Keepsake Creations	p. 20
In the Spotlight	p. 22
Music Makers	p. 24
Puppet Players	p. 26
Puppet Players Support Team	p. 28
Puppet Creators	p. 30
Silent Singers	p. 32
Phenomenal Photographers	p. 34
Research Specialists	p. 36
Foto Fun Prayer	p. 38
Photo Gallery of God's People in Action	p. 40
Prayer Wall Construction Team	p. 42
Thanksgiving Prayer Chain	p. 44
Growing Globe Surprise	p. 46
Make Headlines	p. 48
Artists' Corner	p. 50
Spy Cam	p. 52
Calling All Carpenters	p. 54
Worship in Motion	p. 56
Butterfly Factory	p. 58
Easter Cross in Bloom	p. 60
Body-of-Christ Banner Bunch	p. 62
Thanksgiving Mural Mania	p. 64
Responsive Prayers	p. 66
Christmas Angels	p. 68
Christmas Angel Video Documentary	p. 70
Designer Bulletin Covers	p. 72
Church Improvement	p. 74
Christian Career Paths	p. 76
Stuff John!	p. 78
Giant Treasure Chest	p. 80
Glitter and Gold Gift Bags	p. 82
Tele-thankers	p. 84
Prayer Path Prep	p. 86
Prayer Path Promotions	p. 90
Spirited Mobile	p. 92
Food Baskets for the Needy	p. 94
Music Video Makers	p. 96
Raising the Roof by Lowering a Friend	p. 98
Personal Demons	p. 100
What Are You Waiting For?	p. 102
Communion Bread Bakers	p. 104
Bonus Special Event: A Baptism Scavenger Hunt	p. 106
Handouts	p. 115
Activity Matrix	p. 124
Scripture Index	p. 127
Seasonal/Theme Index	p. 128
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