Dive – Middle School – One-Year Curriculum
One-year curriculum for middle school students that grows spiritual maturity by digging into what God has said through his Word.
48 completely downloadable and easy-to-use lessons. Includes Student Service Opportunity Ideas, Parent Resources, and Media.
What is Herd Middle School?
Middle school students are a unique brand of human, so they need a unique brand of curriculum to match. That’s why Herd Middle School exists!
Why Dive?
Have you ever noticed that middle schoolers tend to run in packs? They spend time in groups and start to talk and act like the people they hang out with. This pack mentality bleeds into their spiritual lives. Dive is a year-long curriculum (48 lessons) examining the fundamental aspects needed for developing a growing relationship with Jesus. Fighting off temptation, finding Christ-centered community, and embracing a God-given identity are among the topics students will explore as they learn to use God’s Word to navigate their everyday lives. Dive is designed to equip students with essential tools for an ever-maturing and enduring journey of faith in Christ.
What’s Included?
- 48 Lessons (divided into monthly, 4-lesson series) (PDF and Word)
- Student Service Opportunity Ideas
- Parent Guides (with conversation starters)
- Media and Graphics
- Memory Verses (ready to share on social media)
Scope and Sequence
- CORE BELIEFS THAT SHAPE OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
- SHARING WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED FOLLOWING JESUS
- HOW DIFFERENT BIBLICAL PEOPLE HANDLED TEMPTATION
- FINDING OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST
- AN ADVENT SERIES ON THE WONDER OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY
- THE COST OF FOLLOWING CHRIST
- LIVING LIKE CHRIST & LIFTING OTHERS UP
- BIBLICAL CHARACTERS WHO FACED MOMENTS OF DOUBT
- EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE RESURRECTION
- THE IMPORTANCE OF GODLY FRIENDS
- SPIRITUAL TRUTHS FOUND IN WEIRD BIBLE STORIES
- GOD’S WORD ON LIFE AFTER DEATH
Recommended Structure
In Dive, we’ve included one four-lesson series for each month of the calendar year. Depending on your schedule, you can start anywhere, skip a lesson, or base your sequence on the needs of your group.
Looking to learn more? Read our Statement of Faith.