Issues Preteens Face

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OVERVIEW

As someone who ministers to preteens, you can play an essential role in helping preteens develop a solid sense of self and a strong, resilient faith that will weather the coming storms of the teenage years. This download is meant to give you a starting point for doing just that. To begin, you’ll find several articles that address specific issues preteens are dealing with. After each article there are several “Consider” questions for you to use in your own personal reflection or to talk about with others in your church who work with preteens.

TRAINING MATERIALS

Introduction
A Bit Like Frogger.
by Kelli B. Trujillo

Preparing for Puberty
Helping preteens navigate the turbulent waters of approaching adolescence.
By Debra Bruce

Coping with Cliques
Preteens struggle to form healthy friendships
By Faith Tibbetts McDonald

The Pressure to Cheat
When preteens and teens see others cheating, especially without being caught, it's easy for them to question the importance of integrity.
By Faith Tibbetts McDonald

Bullies Are Hurting Too
Ministering to kids who bully others
By Alicia Corts

Deadening the Heart
Killer video games are no 'safety valve' for preteens and teens—quite the opposite.
A CHRISTIANITY TODAY editorial

Preteen Pressures
High-risk behaviors once limited to adolescence are finding their way into the preteen world.
By Kelli B. Trujillo

MINISTRY INSIGHTS

First Steps Toward Faith Ownership
An Interview with Preteen Ministry Veteran Patrick Snow.
Interview by Kelli B. Trujillo

Get Into Their World
What preteens are like and how to get to know them.
By Patrick Snow

5 Things Your Preteens Want You to Know
Strategies for your preteen Sunday school class.
By Kelli B. Trujillo

Recommended Resources
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Total number of pages - 27 pages

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