Sticky Faith Service Guide, Student Journal: How Serving Others Changes Us

In the Sticky Faith Service Guide, Student Journal: How Serving Others Changes Us, youth researchers Dr. Kara Powell and Brad M. Griffin of the Fuller Youth Institute provide teenagers with an interactive reflection journal that transforms short-term service projects into lasting, resilient faith. Drawing from groundbreaking longitudinal research on adolescent spiritual development, this journal guides students through intentional spiritual preparation before departure, thoughtful daily devotions during service, and crucial debriefing upon returning home. By addressing tough questions about cultural differences, team dynamics, poverty, and God's heart for justice, the journal challenges students to move beyond surface-level volunteerism into authentic kingdom partnership with the communities they serve. Teenagers are encouraged to examine how God is working in their own hearts, helping them establish sustainable spiritual habits that stick long after the mission trip concludes. It is an indispensable tool for church youth mission teams.