Introducing DYM's Premier Youth Ministry Curriculum

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We Do Things Differently

Coleader provides everything you need to be able to focus on what matters most:
building relationships and making disciples.

What’s Included

Each series includes tons of resources so you can hit the ground running:

Teaching Script

Countdowns

Teaching Outline

Social Media Graphics

Presentation Graphics

Parent Email Templates

Small Group Discussion Guide

Games

and so much more!

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Built for Every Budget

Coleader is built by a team of veteran youth workers who understand how important (and difficult) it is to make every youth ministry dollar count. 

Coleader's flexible credits system allows you to only use resources and events that will work well for your youth group, so you can unlock as much value as possible!

Flexible Structure

Coleader is built with flexibility in mind, so you don't have to feel stuck using a teaching series or event that won't work for your group.

Plus, thanks to Coleader's unique Magic Swap feature, if you decide not to use a Year 1 or Year 2 series, we'll send you a few suggested alternatives, or you can pick any other series available on our platform.

Cutting-Edge Tech

Coleader curriculum and events are delivered on our user-friendly platform that makes planning, customizing, sharing, and presenting a breeze!

Packed with Everything You Need

Each series comes complete with everything you need to prepare, promote, and present while also giving you the flexibility to customize each week for your youth group.

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Year 2

Year 1

The Coleader Year 2 Scope and Sequence for Youth Ministry Curriculum

Most youth ministry curriculum lacks one important thing... What to DO with what they've been TAUGHT.

Doug Fields

Doug Fields, co-founder of Download Youth Ministry and Coleader

The Coleader Teaching Format

Every lesson includes these 5 key elements:

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Capture

Why should students pay attention to your message?

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Scripture

What does God's Word say?

3

Insights

What might this Scripture mean?

4

Action

How could we live this out?

5

Discuss

What can we learn from one another?

Coleader is a game-changer for thousands of youth ministries around the world.

The Whole Package

Each year of Coleader includes 48 weeks of youth group curriculum
AND access to our growing library of student, parent, and volunteer events.

Each year of Coleader includes 48 weeks of teaching curriculum AND access to our growing library of student, parent, and volunteer events.

Year 2: Next Steps

Coleader Year 2 is designed to help students take the next step in their faith journey. It features 13 teaching series that cover topics such as conflict, calling, emotions, words of Jesus, tough talks, and more!

Explore Year 2Scope & Sequence

Drops Quarterly Starting July 1st

A grid of title slides showing many of the teaching series that are available in Coleader Year 2. Focus on Tough Talks, Illuminate, Keep It Simple, And Justice For All, Overlooked, Fighting Fair, and 2Afraid2Ask

Year 1: Foundations

Coleader Year 1 is designed to help students build a solid foundation in their relationship with Jesus and their community. It features 14 teaching series that cover topics like identity, apologetics, mental health, & more!

Explore Year 1Scope & Sequence

Full year available today!

A grid of title slides showing many of the teaching series that are available in Coleader Year 1. Focus on Summer in the Psalms, Unexpected King, Unstoppable Acts, My Friend is Struggling With, HABITS, 3 Tough Questions, Masks, and Relationship Goals

Plus, stay tuned for Coleader Year 3 launching in Summer 2025!

No more Dropbox dump!

Cutting-Edge Technology

Coleader curriculum and events are delivered on our user-friendly platform that makes planning, customizing, sharing, and presenting a breeze!

The Platform

The Coleader Platform was built specifically with youth workers in mind.

Josh Boldman showing a tour of Coleader's world-class platform that allows for greater customization for youth pastors and youth workers who are planning youth ministry curriculum for their youth groups.

The Presenter

Coleader Subscribers get access to 1-click presentations in Sidekick!

Josh Boldman showing a tour of Coleader's Sidekick integration for presenting content to youth groups

Clear Pricing. Incredible Value.

An entire year of youth ministry curriculum and events for less than $10 per week.

$449 / Year

Unlock a full year’s worth of credits and start using the curriculum today!

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Use Year 1 immediately or Year 2 as it drops quarterly!

Each series includes everything you need!

Includes access Sidekick + Phone Voting

Use credits only when you decide to use a series

Get way more for way less when comparing Coleader Youth Ministry Curriculum to other Premium Youth Group Curriculum that is available

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About Us

Doug, Josh, & Friends

Each Coleader series and event is designed, written, and edited by Doug Fields, Josh Griffin, and an all-star team of full-time, part-time, and volunteer youth ministry veterans.



Our heart is to serve ministry leaders who are on their own attempting to lead a ministry while potentially also balancing a career, a family, a small to non-existent budget, and everything else that comes with this ministry experience.

What We Believe

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Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.

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There is not only one way to do ministry.

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Balancing ministry, family, and life is never easy.

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Youth workers should be able to spend more time building relationships and making disciples.

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We are better together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coleader?

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Coleader is an all-in-one youth ministry curriculum platform designed to simplify weekly lesson planning, provide high-quality, customizable content, and streamline event management for youth pastors and leaders. Our annual curriculum includes everything needed for impactful lessons and engaging activities, helping leaders focus more on building relationships with students.

What makes Coleader different from other youth ministry curriculum?

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Although there are plenty of options when looking for a high-quality youth ministry curriculum, there are a few specific ways that Coleader sets itself apart:

  • Affordability - Coleader was developed by a team of veteran youth workers who understand how important (and difficult) it is to make every youth ministry dollar count. That's why we decided to make Coleader available for roughly HALF the cost of other popular curriculum options.
  • Flexibility - We know that no two youth groups are the same, and that's why we build Coleader with flexibility in mind. Our unique Magic Swap feature allows users find and use an alternative series anytime they think a particular series doesn't quite match up with the needs of their group. Plus, the Coleader platform makes rearranging, adding, and editing service elements easier than ever!
  • Trench-Tested Resources from DYM - Along with the highest-quality teaching content and graphics, each Coleader session comes packed with our favorite resources (like countdowns, games, and more!) from the Download Youth Ministry store, making Coleader your one-stop for all of your youth ministry programming needs.

What age range is Coleader designed for?

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The teaching, games, and small group content that are part of Coleader Year 1 and Coleader Year 2 are designed for youth group students of all ages. So, whether you lead a high school ministry, a middle school ministry, or both, you can trust that Coleader content will be engaging and challenging for your students.

Who writes the Coleader curriculum?

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The Coleader youth ministry curriculum is written by a team of experienced youth pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders who are dedicated to providing biblically accurate, relevant, and engaging content. Each series undergoes a rigorous editing process to ensure theological soundness and practical usability in real-world youth ministry settings.

What’s included in a Coleader Year 1 or Year 2 series?

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Each series in Coleader Year 1 and Coleader Year 2 includes:

  • Teaching Scripts
  • Teaching Outlines
  • Presentation Graphics
  • Small Group Discussion Guide
  • Countdowns
  • Social Media Graphics
  • Parent Email Templates
  • Games
  • And More!

How do credits work?

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Each Coleader subscription works on a system of credits that can be exchanged for any series or event on our store. When you first purchase a Coleader subscription, we will add one year's worth of credits to your account, and because Coleader is built for flexibility, you can exchange your credits for any series or event on the Coleader store. That way, you only pay for what you actually use!

Here are few more details about credits that might be helpful:

  • Credits can be used on any resource on the Coleader store.
    A great way to find your next series or event is by visiting the Coleader Explore Page.
  • Credits expire after 1 year.
    All credits expire 365 days after they are purchased, so be sure to use them all before your subscription renews.
  • You'll get more credits when your subscription renews.
    Your Coleader subscription will automatically renew every year on the anniversary of the day it was first purchased. If you would like to make changes to your subscription or update the card that we have on file, please feel free to reach out to support@coleader.co anytime!
  • You can always get more credits by purchasing a credit pack.
    In addition to our annual subscriptions, you can also purchase credits in 40-credit or 100-credit increments by visiting our pricing page and clicking on the button that says "Credit Packs."

Does Coleader provide parent and volunteer resources?

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Absolutely! In addition to the highest quality teaching content, Coleader subscribers also have access to our growing library of student, parent, and volunteer events. Click Here to browse our Event Library!

What Bible translation does Coleader use?

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

We chose the New Living Translation of the Bible for its readability and understandability, especially for middle school and high school readers. If you prefer to use a different translation of the Bible with your group, each series in Coleader Year 1 and Coleader Year 2 also comes with a series of blank slides that allow you to easily customize your on-screen graphics.

Still have questions? Visit our help center or email us at support@coleader.co

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