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Curriculum Tools
This page is a curated library of books, tools, and resources that support the teaching strands of our youth curriculum. Each section corresponds to a core focus of our discipleship framework—from biblical interpretation and core doctrines to ethics, evangelism, and worldview formation. These resources are chosen for clarity, theological depth, and pastoral usefulness for students, volunteers, and leaders alike.
Explore each category to find trustworthy materials that shape both the head and the heart.
From Heaven He Came and Sought Her
David Gibson & Jonathan Gibson (eds.)
A robust defense of definite atonement and Christ’s eternal redemptive purpose.
The Deep Things of God
Fred Sanders
Reinforces how the gospel is ultimately about the Trinity and draws us into life with the triune God.
Principles of Biblical Interpretation
Author: Louis Berkhof
Classic reformed introduction to hermeneutics.
God’s Kingdom through God’s Covenants
Author: Peter Gentry & Stephen Wellum
Lays out the storyline of Scripture through the lens of covenant theology.
Systematic Theology
John Frame
A dense but deeply formative reference for understanding the full scope of Christian doctrine.
The Deep Things of God
Fred Sanders
Explores how the Trinity is central to the gospel and Christian life.
The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible
B.B. Warfield
A theological and historical defense of Scripture’s divine authorship.
Five Views on Apologetics
Steven B. Cowan (ed.)
Great survey of differing methods of Christian defense.Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview
J.P. Moreland & William Lane Craig
A dense but rich foundational work on logic, metaphysics, and ethics from a Christian lens.Apologetics at the Cross
Joshua Chatraw & Mark Allen
Explores how to witness with both clarity and compassion.Tactics
Greg Koukl
Highly practical guide to having gospel-centered conversations.The Hole in Our Holiness
Kevin DeYoung
A powerful reminder that grace and godliness go hand-in-hand.
Union with Christ
Rankin Wilbourne
An accessible and pastorally rich guide to one of the most important themes in the New Testament.
Habits of Grace
David Mathis
Offers sustainable spiritual rhythms for students learning to grow in grace.
Men and Women in the Church
Kevin DeYoung
A short, balanced, and biblically faithful introduction to complementarianism.
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
Carl Trueman
Vital for understanding today’s identity crisis.
Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel
Ray Ortlund
A rich theological meditation on marriage as a gospel picture.
Ethics as Worship
Mark Liederbach & Evan Lenow
A comprehensive framework for approaching moral decisions through the lens of worship and discipleship.
The Decalogue and a Human Future
Paul Louis Metzger (ed.)
Reflects on the ongoing relevance of the Ten Commandments for human dignity and justice.
The Tech-Wise Family
Andy Crouch
A short but provocative book on reclaiming intentional rhythms in an age of digital distraction.
Compassion (&) Conviction
Justin Giboney, Michael Wear, & Chris Butler
A gospel-centered approach to politics, justice, and social witness from the AND Campaign.
Let the Nations Be Glad
John Piper
A passionate and theological call to mission rooted in God’s glory.
A Covenantal Vision for Global Missions
Tom Wells
Missions theology informed by a reformed, covenantal view of Scripture and God’s purpose for the nations.
A Theology of Evangelism
William J. Abraham
Explores evangelism not only as proclamation, but as a deeply spiritual, theological act.
12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You
Tony Reinke
A biblical and culturally aware reflection on the unseen spiritual effects of our digital habits.
Restless Devices
Felicia Wu Song
A sociologically rich and theologically grounded take on digital distraction and identity formation.
The Wisdom Pyramid
Brett McCracken
A creative guide to ordering your information intake and spiritual diet in a world of noise and confusion.
The Universe Next Door
James W. Sire
A clear introduction to competing worldviews and what sets the Christian view apart.
Total Truth
Nancy Pearcey
Shows how biblical truth speaks to all of life—not just private spirituality.
How Should We Then Live?
Francis Schaeffer
A classic exploration of Western thought and the necessity of a Christian worldview in culture.
Christ-Centered Youth Ministry
Cameron Cole & Jon Nielson (eds.)
A theologically rich guide that insists youth ministry isn’t about hype but about helping teens see Jesus in all of Scripture.Lead Them to Jesus
Mike McGarry
Highly practical and encouraging for new and seasoned leaders alike—written by someone who knows teens and pastors well.
Youth Culture 101
Walt Mueller
A foundational guide to understanding the world teens are growing up in—and how to bridge the cultural gap with biblical wisdom.
Show Them Jesus
Jack Klumpenhower
A book originally written for children’s ministry, but extremely helpful in shaping how we teach the gospel to young people clearly and consistently.
Marching Off the Map
Tim Elmore
A broader cultural leadership book that helps contextualize Gen Z (and soon Gen Alpha) without compromising truth.
You Lost Me
David Kinnaman
Barna’s well-researched deep dive into why young people are leaving the church—and what can be done about it.