G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time): Helping Preteens Discover Their Role in God’s Greatest Team

G.O.A.T. is a 4-week preteen ministry series that helps preteens understand their role in the Church—God’s greatest team of all time. Through a high-energy team competition and hands-on learning, preteens will discover the Church isn’t a building—it’s them.

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1. SLIDES: Preteens tend to respond well to visual instruction. Many preteens watch YouTube and Instagram rather than listen to the radio. Adding a small screen (even a laptop) will allow you to use the slides to make each lesson stick!
2. VIDEO: Enhance each lesson with OPTIONAL videos you can play from a laptop, a TV, or any screen. Each lesson's video content helps to keep preteens' attention and support what you're teaching them in person. However, you can teach the lessons WITHOUT these videos if you prefer.
3. AUDIO: Each lesson has OPTIONAL audio tracks, including music for transitions and sound FXs that support teaching points. Once again, you can teach the lessons WITHOUT these audio tracks if you prefer.

Check out this Sample Lesson!

STEP UP: ONE YEAR OF SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR PRETEENS

This series is one of many in STEP UP: One Year of Spiritual Disciplines for Preteens. Get one year of curriculum designed to give your preteens a chance to STEP UP their walk of faith, learning and practicing Christian disciplines with 52 engaging weekly service plans. 

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SERIES OVERVIEW

In this 4-week series, your preteens will explore what it means to be part of the greatest team of all time—the Body of Christ. They’ll learn how to build up the Church, embrace their God-given uniqueness, pursue unity through conflict resolution, and publicly declare their faith through baptism:

Lesson 1: What’s the G.O.A.T.?
Ephesians 1:16–23; Acts 5:11; Romans 12:4–5
→ The Church is not a place—it’s God’s people. Preteens will explore their identity as part of this spiritual family. 

Lesson 2: Strengthening the G.O.A.T.
1 Corinthians 12:12–26
→ Each believer brings something unique. Preteens will learn how their differences make the Church stronger.

Lesson 3: When a Brother Sins Against You
Matthew 18:15–17; Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; Philippians 2:3
→ Conflict happens. Preteens will discover how to pursue peace and unity through biblical conflict resolution.

Lesson 4: Baptism
Romans 6:2–4; Psalm 103:12; Luke 23:43; Acts 2:38, 41
→ Baptism is a powerful, visible sign of an inward transformation. Preteens will explore what it means to go public with their faith.

Each Lesson Includes:

1. Opening Game & Lesson Intro to set up the lesson.
2. Bible Reading Time where preteens learn to read God's Word FOR THEMSELVES and discuss it in Small Groups.
3. Interactive Lessons that draw preteens into the discovery of Biblical truths.
4. Response Time when preteens will engage in "workshop-style" activities that challenge them to think more deeply about what they are learning and move into action.