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3 weeks helping students navigate rejection.
$45.00
Rejection happens. Sometimes it’s a slow fade. Sometimes it’s ghosting. Sometimes you just hear “no.” No matter how it shows up, rejection hurts. Students feel it in friendships, dating, social media, and even at home. Left unchecked, rejection can create a cycle of anger, shame, and withdrawal that leaves teens feeling worthless.
The gospel offers a different story. Slow Fade is a 3-week youth ministry curriculum that helps students process rejection through the lens of God’s truth. They’ll learn that Christ redefines their identity, covers their shame, and even transforms the way they respond when they have to reject others.
Length: 3 weeks
Target Audience: Middle school & high school students
Main Theme: Navigating rejection through the gospel
Week 1 – Acceptance & Purpose (Matthew 11:2-5, NLT)
Intro: Rejection is painful, and it often pushes us into a cycle of hurt, anger, and lashing out.
Truth: John the Baptist experienced rejection from Jesus when Jesus’ mission required moving in a different direction.
Takeaway: Sometimes accepting God’s purpose means facing rejection from people.
Week 2 – Defining Identity (Ephesians 2:1-3, 10 NLT)
Intro: Rejection from people we admire can lead to deep shame.
Truth: Paul reminds us we are all equally in need of grace — and equally God’s masterpieces in Christ.
Takeaway: When your God defines you, rejection loses its power to define you.
Week 3 – Invitation with Rejection (John 3:36 NLT)
Intro: Being rejected is hard, but being the one who rejects can bring guilt too.
Truth: God rejected sin but extended the invitation of salvation. The gospel pairs rejection with love.
Takeaway: Invitation coupled with rejection is gospel reflection.
Rejection & Redemption Night – A creative prayer experience where students write down rejections they’ve felt or given, then symbolically surrender them at the cross. This provides space for healing and gospel re-centering.
Gospel-centered approach to one of the most common struggles teens face.
Practical weekly points that reframe rejection in light of God’s truth.
Interactive event option to drive the lessons deeper.
Ready-to-use leader guides with messages, video messages, small group questions, and graphics.
