Christian Life Series Leader's Guide

Jim Burns, who founded HomeWord in 1985 with a mission to strengthen families, published this youth ministry curriculum guide around the same time, covering the essentials of Christian faith across 12 structured sessions — God's love, salvation, identity, obedience, and more. Burns is a well-established name in evangelical youth ministry, and the modular format provides genuine practical usability for leaders. The credibility of the source material is real. The honest limitations are significant, though: this is a 1985 resource, and youth ministry methodology, cultural references, and curriculum design have all evolved substantially since then. Verifiable details about this specific edition are also limited. For current youth ministry use, Burns's updated Uncommon curriculum is the better starting point; this guide is primarily of interest as a historical artifact or for collectors of the tradition.