Comments on: Review: Lifeway Student Strategy – Know, Own, Known

By: Brandon Johns

Brandon Johns — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:01:20 +0000

Hey Tim, I've been considering the switch to Known and did a google search for other student ministries using it. I came upon this article. Did you end up using this material? If so, what do you think about it?

By: Youth Ministry Curriculum « Superhua

Youth Ministry Curriculum « Superhua — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:19:00 +0000

[...] Lifeway’s Known – Also a downloadable 6-year plan based on a “comprehensive strategy for student spiritual development.” [review by Tim Schmoyer here] [...]

By: Mike Kell

Mike Kell — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:14:34 +0000

I like it and agree that the Master-Teacher isn't necessarily the most effective way for life change. We utilize the KNOWN curriculum in our small groups and follow-up with the Mid-week lesson.

I think one of the best parts is the Student devotionals… available in the book or digitally for the blog. That has been great in getting my students consistent in bible study. Also, for my students who already had a "quiet time," the devotionals weren't too much just to add on to what they already do.

I think the curriculum is flexible enough to morph it to whatever delivery method you'd like. You can use it as a Master-Teacher. (The "insights" would be good for that) or you can use it for my question driven discussion.

By: CoffeeWithChris

CoffeeWithChris — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:19:30 +0000

Have you looked into XP3? They center around Wonder (Know), Discovery (Own), Passion (Known) and includes all of the art work, small group questions for jr & sr high as well as stuff to help parents connect with what is going on.

You are right though, no content is ever going to help teenagers stick. The only way that will happen is through really experiencing Jesus.