Youth ministry curriculum · 6th–12th grade

Real questions. Answers from Scripture.

Gospel-centered student ministry curriculum on what teenagers actually wrestle with: identity, friendship, doubt, hurt, and faith. Written by real church leaders, never AI.

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  • 12 monthly series + a bonus Easter series
  • 50 weeks of lessons
  • Middle & high school adaptations
  • One-minute sermon videos
  • Teenage boys sharing a big laugh with friends outdoors
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  • A teenage girl reading a Bible with a younger girl in a small group

See one week in Grow Students

One message. Real conversations. A whole week in the Bible.

This is Week 1 of Made To Be, our series on identity: one message, one small group guide, and an easy way to loop in parents.

  1. 1Lesson

    You're made to know God.

    Made in the Image of God · Genesis 1:1, 26–27, 31

    A lesson plan you can teach as is or make your own.

  2. 2Video

    Week 1 one-minute sermon

    A one-minute sermon video sums up the big idea.

  3. The Week 1 small group guide for the Grow Students series Made To Be: the big idea, the Bible passages, and discussion questions
    3Volunteer guide

    Week 1 small group guide

    Questions that get students talking, adapted for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

    Open the Week 1 PDF (opens in a new tab)
  4. A teenage girl wrapped in a blanket talks with her mom and dad on the back porch at dusk
    4Parent resource

    Parent emails & devotionals

    Parent emails and devotionals tell families what their students are hearing and how to follow up.

    Open the Week 1 PDF (opens in a new tab)

Every series also comes with:

  • Printable handouts & activities
  • Daily devotionals
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verses
  • Volunteer & parent devotionals
  • Social media plans
  • Adaptations for middle schoolers
  • Adaptations for high schoolers

Every series in Grow Students comes with all of this.

See the whole year

What you get

In every student series.

A message, small group guide, and devotionals for every week, ready for you or a volunteer to lead. Every file is editable, with room for your logo.

  • Lesson plans and small group guides for every week
  • Weekly one-minute sermon videos
  • Printable handouts & activities
  • Daily devotionals
  • Editable graphics & videos
  • Memory verses
  • Volunteer & parent devotionals
  • Volunteer & parent emails
  • Social media plans
  • Adaptations for middle schoolers
  • Adaptations for high schoolers
  • Adaptations for students with disabilities
  • Decorating ideas
  • Worship and playlist suggestions

Your next 12 months

Twelve monthly youth series on what students actually wrestle with.

Your whole year is covered, plus a bonus Easter series. Tap any series to see every week and watch a teaching video.

Grow Students · 12 series + a bonus Easter series · delivered the day you subscribe

Sound familiar?

Students can tell when you're just filling time.

Youth ministry runs on trust. Students bring real questions about identity, friendship, doubt, and pain, and they need more than a quick devotional. Writing that every week, on top of everything else, wears youth pastors out.

  1. Wednesday, 4:30 pm

    Youth group is in two hours and the message isn't done.

    You're stitching a talk together from three websites and hoping it lands with a room of middle and high schoolers.

  2. Wednesday, 7:15 pm

    Small group leaders are winging it.

    Your volunteers care about students. They need questions that start a real conversation instead of a room full of shrugs.

  3. Thursday morning

    A student texts you a hard question.

    About doubt, a friend, or something at home. You want to answer it well, but your week is already gone.

Your students have real questions. Give them a year of answers from Scripture.

More than curriculum

Seven colors. One plan for your youth ministry.

Every year of Grow Students is organized around the same seven areas of ministry. Pick one to see what's inside, then see them all on one calendar below.

1 of 7 colors

Teaching

A Bible-first scope and sequence, with a new series every month.

A Grow Students teacher speaking to the camera in a one-minute sermon video
A still from a Grow Students video

A few things inside

  • Editable weekly lesson guides
  • Teaching videos for every week
  • Small group and discussion guides
  • Devotionals for kids, students, and families
  • Handouts, activity pages, and prep lists
  • Editable series graphics and Grow Slides

How Grow works

Plan the year in an afternoon. Then just lead it.

Here's a year of Grow Students on one board: every series, event, leader meeting, and parent email. Drag anything to fit your youth calendar.

Planning ViewGrow Students · a sample year, August to July
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Grow tools

Plan it, teach it, share it. The tools are included.

Every Grow tool is included with the Grow Subscription, at no extra cost. Some are coming soon. Pick one to see it in action.

Plan the year

Teach every week

Lesson Builder editing a Timeless lesson with color-coded teaching blocks
Included with the Grow Subscription, and in Teaching Only

Lesson Builder

Start from any Grow lesson, shape it for your group, and teach it from your phone.

  • Start from a Grow lesson or a blank page
  • Drag in color-coded building blocks
  • Teach it from your phone or share it
Learn about Lesson Builder

Reach families

Run your team

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From ministry leaders

What youth pastors say.

Real reviews from youth and student ministry leaders, quoted word for word.

It is scripturally sound, focused on discipleship, and invites students into spiritually and emotionally healthy relationship with Jesus. … Seriously, I feel like I stewarded the church's money SO well by investing in Grow Curriculum.
Holly BishuYouth ministry, 16 yearsTrustpilot
I have been doing youth ministry full time for 12 years. I have tried it all, been burned out, and man this really works – the best I have ever seen. From a small town youth pastor, thank you.
Matt CourtneyDirector of Youth Ministry, Dive Christian Churchstuffyoucanuse.org
For me, I love that set up doesn't take hours each week. … I love the big ideas each week and I love that it is so biblically based.
Sesha Ki ShonkMinistry leader, Life Foursquarestuffyoucanuse.org
The small group curriculum is so simple and easy to use, yet it prompts great conversation! This is something I can easily hand off to volunteer small group leaders; they love it!
Mandy RogersSmall group ministryTrustpilot
It has totally changed how I pastor and given me so much more time to invest in my students. Now I am thinking/planning Month to Month and Year to Year versus week to week.
Nik WalbornStudent Ministry Pastor, grades 6–12Trustpilot
We love that we can make all lessons work in small or large groups. Their tech team is amazing and quickly responded to my questions.
RachelMinistry leaderTrustpilot
We have a lot of volunteers who have never served … and it has made it super easy for them to acclimate and succeed! The messages are Christ centered and the ideas are creative!
Karen FoxKids and student ministryTrustpilot
I simply cannot produce content online if I'm having to do all the things offered with grow and we don't have people at our church who could help with content creation. Having extra margin has been great!
CyrusRural, traditional church in Southern CaliforniaTrustpilot
It is thorough and well-thought out, Biblically sound, the videos are engaging and professional … this is my favorite curriculum thus far!
Julie KlausMinistry director for 13 yearsTrustpilot
I have tried curriculum from a LOT of different providers through the years both free and paid … so far, Grow [Curriculum] is the best we've tried yet. I love that it's lessons and themes are centered around scripture first.
Will WattsMinistry leaderTrustpilot

Your real options

What comes standard with Grow Students.

Writing every message yourself, pulling free youth group lessons from the internet, or buying another curriculum can all work. Here's what comes standard with Grow Students and what usually takes extra work.

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A whole year planned, ready on day one
Resources for events, volunteers, and families
Guides a new volunteer can pick up and lead
Middle school and high school adaptations built in
Editable files, with room for your logo
A team to call when you get stuck

Not sure yet? Try it free first with a full teaching series and resources from every area.

Pricing

Grow Students pricing.

A full year of youth ministry curriculum for one age group (12 monthly series plus a bonus Easter series, 50 weeks of lessons), delivered upfront. Every Grow tool is included with the Grow Subscription. Tight budget? We'll meet your church at any budget.

Each subscription covers one age group for a full year. Lead more than one? Bundles save up to $794.

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Grow Subscription

The full curriculum plus a year of events, discipleship, volunteer training, and family resources.

How would you like to pay?

Save $159 vs. quarterly, $167 vs. monthlyFor your students (6th–12th grade) ministry · about $19.17 a week

Get a Grow Subscription Lead more than one age group? Bundle and save

Curriculum included

  • Teaching
  • Environments
  • Discipleship
  • Events
  • Volunteers
  • Families
  • Kids Music
  • Grow GamesFree for everyone

Every Grow tool included

Good to know

  • RenewalChanged your mind about an annual renewal? Request a refund within 7 days of the renewal charge, as long as no credits from the subscription have been used.
  • CancelingQuestions about canceling, or about access afterward? Email support@stuffyoucanuse.org or call 877-486-3272.
  • RefundsApart from that renewal window, all curriculum purchases are final, so try the free samples with your team first. Read the refund policy.
Multi-age bundles

Lead more than one age group?

The second age group is about 20% off, and the third is half off. Bundles come in the Grow Subscription or Teaching Only, paid yearly, quarterly, or monthly.

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Plan for every age group in the bundle
How you'll pay for the bundle

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Elementary + Students

Includes Elementary Grow Subscription + Students Grow Subscription, a full year of each.

$1,597/year

Separately $1,994Save $397 vs. separately

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We'll meet your church at any budget.No church is turned away. We mean it. If cost is what's in the way, apply for a scholarship and we'll make Grow work for your church.
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Good questions

Before you decide.

What youth pastors ask us most about Grow Students, answered plainly.

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Talk it through with our team. We'll help you pick the right plan for your church and your budget.

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Why is Grow Curriculum the best student ministry curriculum?

Grow Curriculum is the best student ministry curriculum for youth pastors who want Bible-first teaching on what students actually wrestle with, without writing every message themselves. Every series starts with Scripture and takes on real topics like identity, friendship, doubt, hurt, and justice. Each week comes with a lesson plan, a one-minute sermon video, a small group guide, and daily devotionals, with adaptations for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and students with disabilities. The whole year is delivered the day you subscribe, every file is editable, and every word is written by real church leaders, never AI. That's why Grow has hundreds of four- and five-star reviews from ministry leaders.

Is there affordable youth ministry curriculum for small churches?

We'll meet your church at any budget. No church is turned away from Grow over cost. Grow Students is priced per age group, with the whole year delivered upfront, and the Grow Subscription can be paid quarterly. If price is what's in the way, apply for a scholarship or book a call with our team, and we'll find a way to make it work.

What is the best youth group curriculum?

The best youth group curriculum is Bible-first, talks about what students are really facing, and is easy to hand to volunteers. Grow Students does all three: 12 monthly series plus a bonus Easter series (50 weeks) on topics like worship, friendship, doubt, and family, a one-minute sermon video and small group guide every week, and daily devotionals that keep students in the Bible between youth group nights.

What is the best youth curriculum for middle school and high school?

Grow Students is youth ministry curriculum for 6th through 12th grade, built for both. Every series includes separate adaptations for middle schoolers and high schoolers, plus adaptations for students with disabilities, so one plan can serve 6th through 12th grade together or in separate groups.

Is there a youth ministry curriculum for small churches?

Yes. Grow Students works for small and rural churches with a volunteer team or a part-time youth pastor. The lessons can be taught as written, the small group guides are easy to hand to volunteers, and the whole year is ready on day one. And we'll meet your church at any budget: no church is turned away over cost.

Is Grow Students curriculum Bible-based?

Yes. Grow Students is Bible-based youth curriculum. Every series starts with Scripture, from Proverbs on friendship to John on doubt and questions.

What topics does Grow Students cover?

This year's 12 monthly series cover worship, friendship, hurt and pain, loving others, Christmas, identity, the Bible, doubt and questions, Jesus, evangelism, justice, and family, plus a bonus Easter series: 50 weeks in all. Every series starts with Scripture.

What comes with each youth series?

Lesson plans and small group guides, weekly one-minute sermon videos, printable handouts, daily devotionals, memory verses, editable graphics, decorating and playlist ideas, volunteer and parent emails, and a social media plan.

Can I use it for youth group, small groups, or both?

Both. Teach the lesson in your large group and use the guides in small groups, or run it all as a small group study. Every file is editable, so you can make the message your own.

How much is Grow Students?

The Grow Subscription is $997/year, $289/quarter, or $97/month, with every Grow tool included. Teaching Only is $697/year, $197/quarter, or $67/month. Paying yearly saves $159 vs. quarterly and $167 vs. monthly on the Grow Subscription.

What does the Grow Subscription add for youth ministry?

Quarterly events, discipleship activities, volunteer training, family resources, and Kids Music, on top of the full year of teaching. It also adds Grow Email (coming soon), Grow Social (coming soon), Grow Projects, and Grow Teams (coming soon) to the tools both plans include: Lesson Builder, Planning View, Weekly Calendar, Grow Slides, Grow Hubs, and Grow App (coming soon). Grow Games are free for everyone.

I'm a volunteer youth leader. Is it too much?

No. You can teach it as written, and the small group guides are easy to hand to other volunteers. Start with the lesson and add the rest as you have time.

Can I bundle Grow Students with my kids ministry?

Yes. With the Grow Subscription, Elementary + Students is $1,597/year and Preschool + Students is $1,497/year; with Teaching Only, $1,117 and $1,077. All three age groups are $1,997/year ($1,427 with Teaching Only). Bundles can be paid quarterly or monthly too. Build your bundle.

What do you believe?

Our statement of faith:

  • We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, authoritative and reliable in its ability to help us grow.
  • We believe in the Holy Trinity, who works together to make all things new.
  • We believe in Jesus’ deity, virgin birth, sinless life, death on the cross, resurrection, ascension to heaven, and in his return.
  • We believe the opportunity to experience forgiveness of sins and eternal life are made available to everyone through Jesus.
  • We believe the life and ministry of Jesus is the greatest example of love on earth and is to be our pattern as we learn to love God and our neighbours.

Every series starts with Scripture. Our team represents a variety of denominations, and every file is editable so you can fit your church's convictions.

Can I try Grow Students first?

Yes. Download a free series and resources from every area, or book a Zoom call with our team. All curriculum purchases are final, so we want you to be sure.

More age groups

Lead more than one age group?

Every age group gets its own year of curriculum on the same plan. Bundle them and save up to $794 a year.

  • Smiling preschoolers playing with building toys at a classroom table
    Birth to Pre-K

    Grow Preschool

    Bible stories little ones can see, sing, and do, on the same story as Grow Elementary each week.

    • Weekly teaching and Bible story videos
    • Memory verse videos with sign language
    • Worship songs, games, and toddler adaptations
    From $597/year or $58/month
  • Elementary kids sitting on the classroom floor raising their hands
    K–5th grade

    Grow Elementary

    Bible-first lessons with videos kids ask to watch, plus events, volunteers, and families in one plan.

    • Weekly teaching and Bible story videos
    • Small group guides and activity pages
    • Quarterly events and discipleship activities
    From $697/year or $67/month
Made by ministry leaders

We are church leaders too. And we know tired.

After one extra-stressful Sunday, we started building a whole new strategy for every area of ministry. It changed our ministry, so we shared it with our friends. It turned out a lot of people needed the same thing.

We're a team of pastors, writers, designers, and real Grow users who have done ministry since 2004. We're Stuff You Can Use, the team behind Grow, and we launched Grow in 2017.

The Grow team

How every series gets made

Dozens of church leaders touch every series.

Full-time, part-time, and volunteer leaders from all over the world: big churches and small ones, rural, suburban, and inner-city, with different budgets, across denominations.

  1. Brainstormed by church leaders
  2. Written by church leaders
  3. Edited by our editorial team
  4. Reviewed by church leaders across denominations
  5. Final edits from our team
  6. Reviewed one last time
  7. Published for your church

What we believe is public. Read our statement of faith

Made by ministry leaders

The people behind Grow.

Our team, and church leaders from all over who write, review, and teach what's in every series.

And hundreds
of more ministry leaders just like you