Holy Teen
The curriculum defines this traditionally "churchy" word not as a standard of perfection, but as the state of being "set apart" by God for a special purpose.
What is holiness?
This biblical character from the book of Genesis is used as an example of how resentment can lead to unhealthy anger and sin.
Who is Cain?
During the meditation exercise in Session 1, students are provided with these supplies to help them block out the noise of the world.
What are earplugs?
In the "Pin the Love on the World" activity, participants first try to pin a heart sticker while wearing this item to symbolize things that distract us from our mission.
What is a blindfold?
This is Ms. Ashley's favorite song.
What is Days of Elijah?
This New Testament book serves as the primary biblical basis for the entire four-week "Holy Disruptions" series.
What is the Book of James?
This biblical word, which literally translates to "missing the mark," can be rooted in attitudes like resentment that lead to outward lashing out.
What is sin?
In Session 4, "Be Still: Show," students participate in this humble practice, modeled by Jesus in John 13, to demonstrate a posture of service.
What is washing feet or hands?
In the Session 4 "Hero vs. Villain" activity, this Harry Potter character is cited as an example of a hero who defeats evil through teamwork and love.
Who is Harry Potter?
These three were recently confirmed as members of Asbury UMC.
Who are Lila, Anna H., and Mary?
In Session 3, students participate in a silly debate about whether they would rather fight 12 duck-sized horses or one of these giant creatures.
What is a horse-sized duck?
In the "Weight of Unforgiveness" activity, these common objects are used to physically represent the burden of carrying resentment.
What are heavy objects (books, rocks, or weights)?
In the "Be Still: Glow" session, students are reminded of this specific identity, which God declared for Jesus at his baptism and applies to all followers.
What is Beloved or a Beloved Child of God?
According to the theological lens in Session 1, sin is defined as anything that separates us from God and contradicts this.
What is Love?
This was the theme for the 2026 Ignite Youth Conference.
What is Belong?
According to James 1:27, "pure and undefiled" religion specifically involves keeping oneself "unstained by the world" and caring for these two marginalized groups.
Who are orphans and widows?
According to John Wesley, this type of grace is extended to us by God long before we even realize it is needed.
What is prevenient grace?
In Session 3, students analyze the lyrics to "Surface Pressure," a song performed by this character from the Disney movie Encanto.
Who is Luisa?
Session 5 explores the "Pay It Forward" concept, which involves performing this many "big acts of kindness" for someone else.
What are three?
There are many adults that consistently show up for GGSM. Since the beginning of the year, this many adults have regularly been at Sunday NIGHT GGSM.
What is 6?
Mr. Nobel, Ms. Ashley, Ms. Jenny, Ms. Patty, Pastor Jen, Rev TR
Question: In Session 2, this "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" is used as a real-life example of someone who practiced holiness by fighting for justice while still loving her enemies.
Who is Septima Clark?
The curriculum defines this 7-letter word as "to renounce or turn away from entirely," noting that it is a key component of a genuine apology.
What is contrition?
This biblical figure found that God did not speak through the wind, earthquake, or fire, but instead spoke in "sheer silence" while on a mountain.
Who is Elijah?
This Old Testament queen's story is used in Session 3 to demonstrate how overcoming fear can result in saving others.
Who is Esther?
The name of the band whose songs are most often sung in GGSM.
What is Rend Collective?