We have partnered with a ministry called RightNow Media to provide video resources for our school. We are now very happy to announce that, as part of our school family, you are invited to access RightNow Media and receive a free account to their exciting new online video library. This extensive media resource is made available for your unlimited personal use, again, at absolutely no cost to you. Please log in to your parent account in Encom, the school computer system, choose “Curriculum Resources”, and scroll down to find the RightNow Media invitation to set up your account.
RightNow Media is essentially the “Netflix of Video Bible Studies”. Through this site, you have instant access to thousands of outstanding videos covering a range of topics to challenge and encourage you.
- Bible Study Library with video content on books of the Bible, the character of God, Biblical finance, and much, much more. You’ll also find Leadership training from leaders like Tim Keller, John Piper, Matt Chandler, J.D. Greear, Eric Mason, Dave Ramsey, Andy Stanley, and many, many more.
- Just for Kids provides great video entertainment, with over 2000 videos, such as What’s in the Bible, The Creators, Stories From the Storyteller, Boz, Theo, and many more.
- Customizable Training Library with a wealth of short training videos on a variety of topics.
- Leadership Events Library with videos from major conferences, such as D6, Verge and Passion, also including RightNow’s own video conferences, not available anywhere else.
You can access and view these videos from your smartphone, tablet, or computer…watch them on your TV…or project them for group viewing.
Sign up for your own account with RightNow Media by going to your parent home page in Encom and following the invitation link for RightNow Media, which can be found there OR go to the subscriptions link in the Search Portal and you will find the invitation link there, as well.
You will need to be connected to wi-fi to view these videos, as they will be streaming. You cannot download them unless there is a “download” link shown.
Just for Kids
Here is more information on the “Just for Kids” resources available on RightNow Media:
RightNow Media Children’s Library from First Family Church on Vimeo.
Introduction to Christian Studies (Bible course for Gr. 7-9)
2020-21 Youth Bible Study Roadmap
RNM has begun developing a yearly Youth Bible Study Roadmap for youth leaders, parents and teachers to use as they teach the Bible to youth groups.
2020-21 Youth Bible Study Roadmap
General Information
- If there is a RightNow Media icon beside the name of the production, it has been developed ‘in house’.
- Below the video is the “Watch as a Virtual Group” button and below it is “What is a Virtual Group?” link for information on how to use this. The site says, “Want to watch virtually with others? Choose a session below, then click “Watch as a Virtual Group”.
- Below the screen will be an icon for “Connect to TV with”. This gives a video explanation or tutorial to show how to display on TV or projector.
- “Download” or “View” indicates a free download. E.g. the “Miracles of Jesus” study has a Leaders’ Guides for each lesson that you can view or print. E.g. “Torchlighters” offers a free leaders’ guide and handouts.
- There is often the offer of purchase-able material with a “Buy Now” link, which will take you to a different site.
Exciting New App Updates
The RightNow Media app gives you instant access to thousands of Bible study videos and kids’ episodes. Access Biblical video content anywhere, anytime for you and your family! Get the free app with your membership to RightNow Media. There are now many new features with their app. Scroll down to find the Link to App Store or Google Play Store on this page.
Audio Mode
Now you can experience RightNow Media through the ‘Audio Only’ setting. Tap the switch at the top right corner of a video to listen to content at the gym, on your commute, or wherever life takes you.
Picture-in-Picture
Experience multiple apps with picture-in-picture on your iPad. Videos will continue playing when you return to the home screen, so you can take notes, journal, or follow along with a Leader’s guide as you watch. (available for Android soon)
RightNow Media has been working with youth ministry leaders for decades and they know all too well how difficult that job can be. So to help youth workers (translate: ‘teachers and parents’) effectively minister to a youth or family, they’ve designed a year-long roadmap of resources on RightNow Media.
Here is a link to the 2020-21 Roadmap. These roadmaps include: Discipleship, Life Application, Scripture Study and Outreach. (There are alternatives for each category at the bottom of the page.) Here is the 2021 Roadmap
For example, “The Book of James” by Francis Chan in the 2021 Roadmap. In the screenshot below, you will see a Leader’s Guide and Handouts that can be downloaded to direct your discussion and youth activities. (“Download” or “View” indicates a free download.) The Leader’s Guide includes an icebreaker activity, a video to watch, a review/discussion time, a Bible journey with Scripture passages to study and an application time.
This can be used virtually with a group using their new “Watch as a Virtual Group” option, which will show up immediately under the video.
Bruce Hildebrandt’s Introduction to Christianity course for Grades 7-9:
Intro to Bible program 7-9 (Word document for downloading)
Intro to Bible program 7-9 (.pdf document which may be viewed or downloaded)