Student Resources

Websites  

follow the rabbi
A great place to study the historical and cultural world of the Bible. Make sure you check and order some of the “That the World May Know” DVDs.  
jcstudies                                                                                                                
A ministry devoted to Judeo-Christian studies and a place for balanced biblically-based and Christ-centered materials from a Hebraic point-of-view.
zola levitt ministries
A great resource for historical and cultural study of the Bible. Check out and order his booklets on the Seven Feasts and The Passover. They give great clarity to how God uses those feasts to communicate with His people.
echoessms.com                                                                              
Ever wondered if there are Christian bands that sound similar to mainstream bands that you like? Well, this website provides a search to find Christian music that sounds similar to mainstream bands.
studentz.com                                                                                                           
A resource for students to engage their culture and influence non-Christians with the truth of Jesus Christ.
rob bell                                                                                                                
He is the pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Michigan. This is the guy who teaches on the NOOMA videos we have watched together.  You can download his sermons for free.
relevant magazine
This is a not just a magazine dealing with modern culture, but it is also a great place to find many challenging and thought-provoking articles, books, and resources.
SAGE ministries
This is a great site for all you ladies out there! Check out “Girl Talk” for fashion stuff, devos, and all things girly!
plugged-in
Check out reviews and articles on your favorite music, TV shows, and movies.
probe ministries
Got questions about what you believe or how to answer questions about your faith? This is a great site with a ton of great info on other religions and the Christian faith.

Tools

Bible Reading Plan
NavPress gives two options to help you read through the Bible (OT & NT) and one option to help you read through the NT in one year (in downloadable pdf formats so you can print it out and keep in your Bible).
Bible Version Chart
Ever wondered what the difference was in Bible translations or need help picking out a Bible? Here is a pdf file that will help. If not just ask one of the youth staff, and they can help you.
biblegateway.com                                                                                                                                 An online Bible search engine with tons of different translations of the Bible (from The Message to King James versions).
Daily Devotionals                                                                                                  
YFC (Youth For Christ) daily provides a devotion for you. So if you are stuggling in your time with the Lord or just need something to help you, then check out this site.

CDs

David Crowder Band
Dave & Jess Ray
Passion Worship CDs
Leeland
Hillsong United
Derek Webb 
Chris Tomlin
Relient K
Jennifer Knapp
Nichole Nordeman

Books

The Barbarian Way by Erwin McManus
Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris
Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell
Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
Searching for God Knows What by Donald Miller
Do You Think I’m Beautiful? by Angela Thomas (for girls)
Captivating by Stasi and John Eldredge (for girls)
I Am Not But I Know I AM by Louie Giglio
Breaking Free by Beth Moore
The Confessions by Saint Augustine
Be the Change by Zach Hunter
The Pleasures of God by John Piper 
In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson

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