Giving youth pastors the tools they need to make and shape disciples.

The Disciple Project OUTREACH MANUAL

I’m about to reveal a “new” way of youth ministry that’s proven to not only teach about discipleship, but puts your students into an ACTIVE discipleship process!

Even though you may now think this sounds like yet another small group curriculum (and it’s not), as soon as you put this process to use, like dozens of youth ministries have already done…

… you’ll be amazed how much more your students become involved in serving your community, sharing the Gospel, and becoming a disciple that makes disciples.

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Who Is Paul Turner?

I know youth workers make an impact, because youth workers made an impact on me.

Growing up, I had three youth pastors who all impacted me in different ways. My first youth pastor led me to the Lord and taught me the basics of faith. The second encouraged my love of reading and gave me a passion to study the Bible. And the third youth pastor imparted to me a heart for reaching out those who do not know Christ.

I have been serving in youth ministry for 30 years and spend my days writing for and training youth workers JUST LIKE YOU.

Discipleship is an intensive, life-long process. God is the blacksmith, forging us into the image of Christ. The process requires:

The Fire

of trials and tribulations

The Hammer

of God’s Word

The Water

of the Holy Spirit

The Patience

to stay on the anvil

Resources For Youth Pastors

The Disciple Project exists to give youth pastors the tools they need to make and shape disciples.

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FREE STUFF

Check out all of our Free Stuff, created for all the budget stifled youth pastors out there. From messages to games, download some of our Free Resources to use in your youth ministry.

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OUTREACH MANUAL

Discover a method and mindset that once used, will allow you to shift your youth ministry into a disciple-making and community-impacting movement.

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TDP SHOP

From Sermon Series and Small Group Lessons to Retreat Devotions and New Youth Pastor Bundles, find everything you need in The Disciple Project shop!

Looking for Something More?

Need someone that will instill confidence in you while challenging your pre-conceived ideas about what great youth work looks like?

Invest in YOUR SELF and your YOUTH MINISTRY!

Books Every Youth Pastor Should Read

If I see one post over and over again it’s, “What are you reading?” I like post like these because I am an avid reader and I love to share what I am getting from the books I am reading. This list will be added to. subtracted from and morph over time....

5 Shocking Truths About Gen Z and God

In episode #326 of the Youth Ministry of Motion podcast, host Paul Turner welcomes Cicely Corry, the Editorial Director at Barna, to discuss valuable insights from recent Barna studies.  They explore Gen Z’s unique challenges, their priorities, how they perceive...

You’re Not Going To Have The Perfect Christmas, So Do This Instead

I wrapped my Christmas presents early this year, but I used the wrong paper. See, the paper I used said ‘Happy Birthday’ on it. I didn’t want to waste it so I just wrote ‘Jesus’ on it.- Demetri Martin Every year, we’re bombarded...

The Spiritual Secret To Conquering Loneliness

In May of 2023, the Surgeon General of the United States issued an advisory about loneliness, “The physical health consequences of poor or insufficient connection include a 29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased...

Before You Put It On The Calendar, Ask These 6 Questions Part 6

Welcome to part 6, the last in my series on mastering your youth ministry calendar. If you’d like to start this series from the beginning, check out Part 1. Have I Made Any Assumptions? Critical Thinking Challenge your assumptions and consider alternative...

Before You Put It On The Calendar, Ask These 6 Questions Part 5

Hey, you’re back for more, huh? Unless this is your first time here and you are coming in on the middle of this series, which is perfectly fine, each of these posts cover an important point in calendar development. If you want the full experience, head over to...

Loose Lips Sink Friend-Ships

Have you ever heard of the phrase Loose Lip Sink Ships? I heard it when I was a kid and somewhere in mind I knew it had to do with the Navy and spies. So, I Googled it and found out a few things. The phrase “loose lips sink ships” originated during World...

Before You Put It On The Calendar Ask These 6 Questions Part 4

Well, hello there. First time here? Welcome. If you’ve stumbled into the middle of my series on youth ministry calendar development and would like to start from the beginning, you can head over here. If you’re back for more of the series, thank for...

Before You Put It On The Calendar, Ask These 6 Questions Part 3

If you’re new around here, first of all, welcome. And I bet you’re observant enough to see that there are 2 previous posts to this topic so here is Part 1 and Part 2 for your reading pleasure. Now, we come to part 3 in this 6 part series and these are the...

Building a Lasting Legacy: 4 Timeless Tips from Quarterback Aaron Rodgers

If you’ve been reading this blog for any amount of time you know I am an avid sports fan. I love college football, pro football and will watch a little basketball, at times. The rest of the sports are kind of in the background while I fold the laundry but I am...

Testimonials

What people are saying about The Disciple Project

I can recommend Paul without hesitation. He is a solid thinker, an excellent practitioner, and an all around good guy. I routinely am challenged by what Paul has to say, and, as he can attest, have turned to him quite often for feedback and input on a variety of youth ministry related issues. Paul is an excellent voice when it comes to discipleship in general, and youth ministry in specific.”

Andy Banks

Co-Founder of youthministry360

Paul is an imaginative, creative and high energy leader who has designed some extremely workable materials for taking Christian teens to the next level in discipleship. Inventive, Biblical, insightful and fun, the Discipleship Project and other resources Paul has designed are worthy of the attention of any youth worker.

Rick Bundschuh

Pastor at Kauai Christian Fellowship

Paul has been a member of the interlinc WriteGroup for many years. His contributions to this very important “think tank” and curriculum development team have been extremely creative, on-time, and expert as it relates to users of our resources (ie those who work directly in ministry to high school and middle school students). Paul’s energy and enthusiasm is contagious.

Allen Weed

Owner of Interlinc

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