Welcome
Teenagers today have big questions about faith and sexuality. Some are wrestling with their own experiences of sexuality and are wondering what God might ask of them if they choose to follow Jesus. Others are wrestling with what the Bible says about sexuality – is it fair, is it practical, and is it good news for gay people? Still others are wrestling with how they can best love Jesus and love their gay friends.
In this context, youth leaders have a vital role to play. Youth leaders can help young people to acknowledge their questions and to explore them in safe and constructive ways. We've gathered some resources here to help youth leaders as they seek to support young people in these conversations.
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope is our free video series for youth groups. The six-episode series helps youth leaders create a context where young people can explore their big questions about sexuality, gender and faith.
Alongside the main episodes, we've produced training for youth leaders, church leaders and parents, and bonus material for use before and after the series.
Click here to access Kaleidoscope
If you're wondering whether Kaleidoscope would be right for your youth group, have a listen to some other youth leaders who've already used the series. You can watch a conversation with three youth leaders who all approached it slightly differently, or read an interview with a youth leader in a context where her church has different views on sexuality.
Youth Leader Network
One of the ways we seek to support youth leaders is through our Youth Leader Network. The Network equips youth leaders to help young people navigate questions of faith and sexuality. By signing up you get access to our email newsletters, invitations to exclusive events, the opportunity to ask your questions, and more. Head to the Youth Leader Network page to find out more or hit the button below to sign up.
Youth Leaders' Podcast Series
This podcast series gives youth leaders (and others working with young people) a crash course in helping teenagers to engage with Christian teaching on sexuality and gender.
Understanding Youth Culture feat. Mike Snowdon (Youth Leaders' Crash Course #1)
Podcasts | 39 mins
Responding to Culture (Youth Leaders' Crash Course #2)
Podcasts | 31 mins
Teaching the Bible (Youth Leaders' Crash Course #3)
Podcasts | 35 mins
Pastoral Support: The Wider Community feat. Tim Alford (Youth Leaders' Crash Course #4)
Podcasts | 34 mins
Pastoral Support: Caring for Same-sex Attracted Teens (Youth Leaders' Crash Course #5)
Podcasts | 38 mins
Thinking About Transgender feat. Dr. Julie Maxwell (Youth Leaders' Crash Course #6)
Podcasts | 39 mins
LGBT+ Teenagers and Mental Health feat. Dr. Preston Sprinkle (Youth Leaders' Crash Course #7)
Podcasts | 39 mins
Resources for youth leaders
We have a growing collection of resources that can be helpful to youth leaders. A few highlights are featured below. Head to our youth leader resources page for more.
