Quick picks

Group, Nov/Dec 2002

Destination Unknown-Author Sam Halverson offers 50 mystery trips for youth groups, with destinations that include a courtroom, a rooftop, an emergency room, a potter's shop, a jail cell, and a junkyard. Each setting helps young people experience a Scripture lesson. Cost is $16. Available from Abingdon Press, 800-672-1789, (615) 749-6347.

Good Sex Drama-These 24 sketches by Jim Hancock involve 16 loosely connected characters who struggle with sexual topics relevant to young people. Each of the dramas can be used alone or in combination, and each includes follow-up discussion questions. Additional information provides tips on staging, presentation, and resources. Cost is $14.99. Available from Youth Specialties, Zondervan Publishing, 800-727-3480, (616) 698-6900.

So You Want to Be a Wise Guy-- This 10-session study for junior highers uses video, contemporary Christian music, skits, and more to explore Proverbs and stories from the life of Christ. Cost is $15.99. Available from Gospel Light, 800-235-3415, (805) 644-9721.

The Top 13 Questions About God-- Thirteen flexible-format lessons help engage students in intense discussions on tough questions such as "How is Jesus different from Buddha?" Reproducible student pages are included. (Formerly released as Student-Led Discussions: How Can know God Exists?) Cost is $16.99. Available from Group Publishing, Inc., 800-447-1070, (970) 669-3836.

Fresh Ideas: Intense Illustrations-- Youth ministry veterans Jim Burns and Mike DeVries offer this collection of 100 illustrations, stories, and quotes. All the illustrations include a key Scripture verse and additional Scripture references. Cost is $16.99. Available from Gospel Light, 800-235-3415, (805) 6449721.

The Top 12 Resources Youth Workers Want-This practical resource written by Jonathan McKee includes weekly program agendas, games, video-clip discussion starters, recruiting tips, planning strategies, and a leadership retreat. Cost is $14.99. Available from Gospel Light, 800-446-7735, (805) 644-9721.

To order Group Publishing resources, go to Youthministry.com, click on Ministry Resources, and then select the titles.