LifeWays New Urban Curriculum

YOU is a curriculum specifically designed to meet the needs of urban/multicultural churches.Any church can use YOU.Released Fall 2008Follows a modified version of the KNOWN outlines (adults/students can study the same topics)Relevant topics minus sugarcoating

Staying Spiritually FitThis is a process-driven curriculum.YOU intentionally incorporates the LifeWay adult Connect, Grow, Serve, Go strategy. An explanation of the CGSG process appears each quarter (see p. 3).

Each quarter, a list of discipleship resources that correspond to the units of study will be provided (see p.7).Aids the minister of education, superintendent, or Sunday School director in easily providing a comprehensive ministry of Christian educationSuggested Resources

YOU has a simple and easy-to-understand table of contents (pp.4-5) that visually portrays how each lesson fits into each unit, and how each unit fits into the CGSG strategyTable of Contents

Each lesson begins with printed Scripture that is reader friendly (HCSB)Key Words help learners dig deeper into the textThe Lesson Question and Lesson Point guide the lesson Scripture Page

Sample Lesson Page

Emphasizes the lesson title and provides a color band to indicate the CGSG category (p. 12)Undated, so YOU can be used on whatever date you chooseRepeats the question that guides the lessonOutlines the focal passageLesson Overview

Interactive lesson for leaders and learners (built-in Bible study and personal reflection questions) Encourages active participation in the learning processLesson

Did You Know?Highlights little known facts to help users contextualize the Scripture and understand the lesson better (p. 14)

Provides an option for those desiring deeper understanding of selected topics/words (p. 13)Includes some information and allows users to search the Scriptures on their ownDigging Deeper

Emphasizes life application (p. 15)Challenges users to connect the lesson to real lifeSo What?

Four included for each week of studyThe first two review the previous lessonThe second two prepare learners for the next lesson (p. 16)

Daily Readings

Shares the real stories of real people and their real spiritual victories (p. 53)Connects real experiences to spiritual principles taught in the lessonsHelps readers connect the lessons to real lifeThis Is My Story

Creates awareness of the work of churches and missionaries at home and abroad (p. 79)Challenges learners to consider and obey Gods calling for them to serveReinforces principles taught in the lessonsMissions Articles

Provides steps for preparing an interesting, interactive, and transformational learning experience (p. 102)Equips teachers with more than just what to teachDescribes how to prepare a lesson to meet students where they are.Before You Teach

Provides an option for teaching as Jesus taught with common objects (p.102)A great teaching idea or discussion starter for reaching all learnersObject Lesson

Take-along Teaching Plan (pp. 103-104)Structured enough to give directionFlexible enough for teachers to adapt their lessons to their learnersTeaching Plan

Provides practical life application ideas and questions (p. 104)Connecting the Text to YOU

Designed especially for teachers (p. 105)Provides more information about the lesson text without being overwhelmingCommentary

Additional commentary, Biblical Illustrator articles, and a midweek/sermon series are available online for YOU users at no additional charge (p. 105).Additional Online Resources

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