The Economy and Student Ministry Curriculum Choices

Written by Scott Mills

As a student minister, I am sure you have to tighten your belt these days and make more youth ministry happen with fewer dollars. With the economy like it is, everyone has to make the most of what we have – at home, at work, and in our ministries.

FUEL: Vol 2.4 - Leader Pack (CD/DVD)

Did you know that LifeWay has many options for Bible Study? We have options for all budgets, but you will not lose anything when it comes to solid biblical teaching that is built on a strategy for developing students spiritually. All our Bible study resources line up with a solid strategy to help students KNOW God, OWN their faith, and make their faith KNOWN. (www.lifeway.com/studentstrategy)

Here is how these resources compare per week if you have 1 teacher and 20 students:

KNOWN (www.lifeway.com/known)
Leader Guide - $6.50
Student book - $4.50 (3 monthly issues at $1.50)
Total Quarterly Cost: $96.50
Per Student Cost each week: $0.40

Life Focus (www.lifeway.com/lifefocus)
Leader Guide - $5.25
Student book - $1.90
Total Quarterly Cost: $43.25
Per Student Cost each week: $0.18

Fuel2 Video Series (www.lifeway.com/fuel)
DVD/CD Leader Pack (all materials on CD and DVD) - $159.95
Per Student Cost each week: $0.67

With many of LifeWay Student resources, there are many FREE extras online to give you and your teachers even more tools to help develop your students spiritually. From Podcasts to parent meeting plans, visit the product websites to preview the curriculum products to get more specific information on each option.

Scott Mills is a LifeWay expert in student ministry. As a marketing strategist, Scott knows the practical aspects of ministry that sometimes dictate curriculum choices. Scott seeks to continue to be involved in work that produces quality products at a reasonable price for your students.

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