Many of you have been avid fans of our coloring posters and pages over the years.
And since the beginning of Illustrated Ministry, we’ve had many ask us some version of this question:
“When are you all going to start making youth ministry resources?!”
After a few months of listening to youth workers and surveying hundreds of youth pastors and leaders, we’re thrilled to bring you some fantastic news: we’re ready to launch our first youth ministry product!
And since we know that so many youth ministries have used our coloring posters and pages in the past, we’re introducing a product that will add new life to your coloring experience: Coloring & Conversation.
Coloring & Conversation
The title says it all—while you immerse yourself in meditative coloring, this new resource will spark engaging conversations.
Coloring & Conversation is divided into three sections: Look, Listen, and Learn. Begin your creative journey by looking at and naming images you see in the coloring illustration. Then, we encourage you to listen to some of our musical suggestions found in each lesson. We are also working on curating a Spotify playlist that we will make available as soon as it’s ready. Finally, the heart of Coloring & Conversation lies in the thought-provoking quotes and questions specific to the theme to encourage conversation and learning.
Our first Coloring & Conversation perfectly complements our new Advent Coloring Posters and Advent Coloring Pages. It includes four lessons on hope, peace, joy, and love. While they align well to be used during the Advent season, the beauty of this product is that it can be used to encourage meaningful discussion all year long.
The possibilities are endless with Coloring & Conversation, whether it’s a vibrant youth Sunday school curriculum during Advent, an intergenerational activity after church, a stress reliever for college students during finals, or a dynamic addition to your young adult small group gatherings.
So, how exactly does it work? Order your Advent Coloring Posters or Advent Coloring Pages, and use the Coloring & Conversation guide to walk you and your group through a time of looking, listening, and learning. For example, as the group is coloring the Hope coloring page/poster, have your leader or designated individual read through the lesson and discussion questions, pausing for reflection and connection.
We are genuinely excited about this new product and can’t wait for you to dive into the world of Coloring & Conversation. We’d love to see your pictures and hear about your experiences when you do.
Additional Advent & Lenten Resources for Youth
If you are looking for additional resources to use with your youth or college ministry during Advent or Lent, check out some of the devotionals below:
Advent:
- Now in Flesh Appearing Advent Devotional (illustrated edition / text-only edition)
- God With Us Advent Devotional (illustrated edition / text-only edition)
- Do Not Be Afraid Advent Devotional (illustrated edition / text-only edition)
- In Light & Darkness Advent Devotional (illustrated edition / text-only edition)
- Advent Journey Devotional Guide (coloring pages and coloring posters also available)
- Mary’s Song Devotional Guide (coloring pages and coloring posters also available)
Lent:
- This is My Body Lenten Devotional (illustrated edition / text-only edition)
- God is Still With Us Lenten Devotional (illustrated edition / text-only edition)
- Where Your Heart Is Lenten Devotional (illustrated edition / text-only edition)
- Generous Giving Lenten Devotional (illustrated edition / text-only edition)
- Stations of the Cross Devotional Guide (coloring pages and coloring posters also available)
- Seven Last Words Devotional Guide (coloring pages and coloring posters also available)
- Psalms (Year B) Devotional Guide (coloring pages and coloring posters also available)