Athens County, Ohio, came out of the pioneer spirit of a new nation expanding westward after the Revolutionary War into the Northwest Territory. Upon declaration of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, the Ohio Company of Associates bought millions of acres of land to sell to land-hungry easterners. In 1788, the first boat of new settlers arrived in Marietta, Ohio. By 1797, wars with the Native Americans had ended and more land became available. When they got here, settlers found some rich farmland, but more importantly they discovered salt, coal, clay and a need for industry to provide for the needs of the people. Opportunities abounded to make fortunes in other places from the resources readily available locally. Central to the development of Athens County was the vision people had years before the first settlers arrived; they dreamed of and made provisions for a university in the new territory. Today, more than 200 years later, Ohio University thrives in the city of Athens.

Athens County (Images of America)

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Battle Cry for a Generation: The Fight To Save America's Youth

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Nexgen

Follow this guide to high-impact youth ministry adn you can double, triple, or grow your youth group ten times its size—without burning YOURSELF out! 
Revolution YM comes with a CD-ROM to help you customize your battle plan—from dreaming, to planning, to building. Thousands of youth pastors have already seen God work powerfully through these proven strategies! Get your hands on Revolution YM and the battle to save this generation will be won!

Revolution YM: The Complete Guide to High-Impact Youth Ministry (Book & CD-ROM)

Rise Up: Basic Training for Warriors is a curriculum that, over the course of an intense weekend retreat or spread out over several weeks, unmasks the lies that the world has been feeding the teen generation and mdash;lies about God and about themselves. First it calls teens to repent of unhealthy sin patterns. Then it helps them discover their incredible spiritual potential, allowing God to use them to impact their generation for Christ.This remarkable, no-nonsense, no-compromise curriculum by Ron Luce of TeenMania and NexGen includes 10 Student Training manuals, a DVD, leader's guide, and a sample student self-discipleship book.

Rise Up: Counting the Cost of Believing

Rise Up: Basic Training for Warriors - Leader's Guide

Included in the Rise Up! Kit. Order additional copies of the student training manual for larger groups.

Rise Up! Warrior Training Manual

From "What to do if there is a wall between you and your teen" to "What to do if your young person is contemplating suicide," this book covers the gamut of issues that teens and their parents face and gives practical, Biblical answers to these situations.

It's Only a Tattoo and Other Myths Teens Believe

You've enlisted in the battle. You've finished Basic Training and you're ready to leave the bunker and venture Over the Edge into enemy lines. So where do you start? Let Over the Edge: Extreme Commitment be your battle guide as you fight against Satan's lies. 
Over the next seven weeks, you will be challenged to live every day totally sould-out to Christ, your Master and Commander. 
Here's what to expect... You'll: 
Get a chance to dive deeper into the issues you looked at during Rise Up: Basic Training for Warriors. Be invited to dig into the Word every day. Discover specific strategies for countering the lies that have infiltrated your entertainment, your school, your home, and all the places in between. Don't let one more day passâ€"learn to live a life of Extreme Commitment!

Over the Edge Extreme Commitment

Over the Edge: Fearless Mission (Teenmania)

Over the Edge: Intense Devotion is an interactive self-discipleship book that students can use independently after experiencing Band Together: The Warrior's Code. This seven-week, seven-chapter tool reinforces the lessons from The Warrior's Code, giving teens the crucial opportunity to apply what they've learned to their daily lives.Features and BenefitsSelf-discipleship program that reinforces lessons learned in Band Together: The Warrior's Code, but can stand alone as well.Unique program offers teens opportunity to self-lead while building in accountability.

Intense Devotion (Over the Edge)

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