We are so close to wrapping up the entire first year of Grow! (And, OH BOY, is it looking awesome.) In the meantime, here’s all of your stuff for August (and then some) . . .

FINDING FRIENDS

A 4-WEEK SERIES ON FRIENDSHIP

You’ve probably had an experience or two that has taught you the power of a good friendship and the danger of a destructive one. This is never more true than during the teenage years, when teenagers are the most susceptible they’ll ever be to the influence of their peers. Teenagers, though, sometimes have difficulty seeing the way their friendships influence them. So, in this 4-week series, we’ll be discussing how to choose our friends wisely, exploring the qualities of a healthy friendship, encouraging students to build friendships with wise people, and helping them see Jesus as their best and truest friend.

Get the Parent Email for this series.

WEEK 1

YOUR FRIENDS INFLUENCE YOU.
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WEEK 2

TRUE FRIENDS LOVE YOU NO MATTER WHAT.
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WEEK 3

THE BEST FRIENDS ARE WISE FRIENDS.
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WEEK 4

JESUS WANTS TO BE YOUR BEST FRIEND.
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SMALL GROUP PARTY KITS

THIS QUARTER'S SPIRITUAL HABIT: SPENDING TIME WITH OTHERS
(Recommended For The Fall)

If we want to grow spiritually, we need to be engaged in healthy community and Christlike relationships with others — with people who share our beliefs, as well as with people who don’t.

WEEKEND RETREAT

Fall is the perfect time for a weekend retreat. Once September hits, summer has ended, and the routine of a new school year has begun, a fall retreat is an opportunity to maintain your ministry’s momentum from the beginning of the year. As schedules get busy and you begin competing with school programs and sports, a fall retreat will help your students stay connected.

When done well, a weekend retreat can refocus and rejuvenate both you and your students. It’s kind of like a cup of coffee at 2:00 pm — it’s just what you need to keep going.

And do you know the best part about a weekend retreat? It’s an opportunity to pack a ton of ministry into a short amount of time . . . without spending tons of money.

The right weekend retreat, when done strategically, will help your students . . .

connect with God.
connect with each other.
connect with your ministry.

We may not be able to do all the retreat-planning for you, but this resource is designed to give you just about everything you need to pull it off on your own.