Bible Studies

As a Loved Child of God: Study on Identity

by Cassie Moore
 on July 1, 2023
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Meaningful ministry to young people involves more than slapping pizzas on a table, stocking a room with tattered couches and ping pong tables, and planning silly games. Lasting spiritual transformation occurs when Christian adults invest in the young people of their community, walking with them through the questions that every person wrestles with: who am I, and what is my purpose?

Too often, teens chase hollow promises of self-identity in social media, popular causes, or hot-button trends. It is an identity grounded in Christ, however, that gives one a deep sense of peace, as well as the ability to navigate challenges, pains, and sorrows. This study series is designed to help your group explore the identity section of our 40 End Goals.

Through this four-part Bible study series, young people will explore who they are, what purpose God has in store for them, and how they can cling to these truths when facing an inevitable world of crisis and change.

The four studies cover these topics:

Part 1: EMBOLDENED: Who God Says You Are

Part 2: UNEARTHED: Discovering Your Identity

Part 3: ROOTED: Staying Grounded When Storms Threaten

Part 4: CONNECTED: Identity and Community

Attached Devotions

These lessons have four devotions that run parallel to the Bible study. These are designed for you to use if you meet multiple times a week or for you to share through email or social media in between lessons.

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Published July 1, 2023
40 End Goals Four Part High School Ministry Identity NATIONAL24

About the author

Cassie Moore
Cassie Moore is an author, speaker, and Director of Next Gen Ministries at St. Mark Lutheran Church & School in Houston, Texas. She’s author of “Authentic Youth Ministry: Straight Talk about Working with Kids, Teens & In-Betweens”, contributor for “Connected for Life: Essential Guide to Youth Ministry”, and an upcoming historical fiction series. She grew up in Illinois & Minnesota, has a degree from Concordia University in Irvine, California, has worked on national & district youth gatherings, and enjoys speaking nationally. She loves observing culture, travel, & talking to strangers. She and her husband, Pastor Tyler, have two dogs. Connect with her at cassieahmoore.com.
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