1. LifeWay’s New Urban Curriculum

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

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

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

5. 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 strategyYOU 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 strategy Table of Contents

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

7. Sample Lesson Page

8. Emphasizes the lesson title and provides a color band to indicate the CGSG category (p. 12)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 chooseUndated, so YOU can be used on whatever date you choose Repeats the question that guides the lessonRepeats the question that guides the lesson Outlines the focal passageOutlines the focal passage Lesson Overview

9. Interactive lesson for leaders and learners (built- in Bible study and personal reflection questions)Interactive lesson for leaders and learners (built- in Bible study and personal reflection questions) Encourages active participation in the learning processEncourages active participation in the learning process Lesson

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

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

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

13. Four included for each week of studyFour included for each week of study The first two review the previous lessonThe first two review the previous lesson The second two prepare learners for the next lesson (p. 16)The second two prepare learners for the next lesson (p. 16) Daily Readings

14. Shares the real stories of real people and their real spiritual victories (p. 53)Shares the real stories of real people and their real spiritual victories (p. 53) Connects real experiences to spiritual principles taught in the lessonsConnects real experiences to spiritual principles taught in the lessons Helps readers connect the lessons to real lifeHelps readers connect the lessons to real life This Is My Story

15. Creates awareness of the work of churches and missionaries at home and abroad (p. 79)Creates awareness of the work of churches and missionaries at home and abroad (p. 79) Challenges learners to consider and obey God’s calling for them to serveChallenges learners to consider and obey God’s calling for them to serve Reinforces principles taught in the lessonsReinforces principles taught in the lessons Missions Articles

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

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

18. Take-along Teaching Plan (pp. 103-104)Take-along Teaching Plan (pp. 103-104) Structured enough to give directionStructured enough to give direction Flexible enough for teachers to adapt their lessons to their learnersFlexible enough for teachers to adapt their lessons to their learners Teaching Plan

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

20. Designed especially for teachers (p. 105)Designed especially for teachers (p. 105) Provides more information about the lesson text without being overwhelmingProvides more information about the lesson text without being overwhelming Commentary

21. 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

22. For more information visit www.lifeway.com/YOU To share your story, submit comments, or to become a writer, contact the editor at Chandra.bennett@lifeway.com