The Squad is the second book in the Onside Plus series — an eight-session journey through the lives of eight very different people from the Bible.

Ruth was an outsider. Jonathan was a loyal friend. Moses was full of excuses. Elijah ran out of steam. Daniel stood firm. Jonah ran the wrong way. Joseph faced a difficult home life. Esther found the courage to speak up.

Different characters. Same side.

Written for young people aged 9–16, The Squad uses football, real-life situations and Bible stories to explore four big themes:

Belonging · Confidence · Character · Purpose

Each session follows the same simple structure:

Discover → Think → Try → Connect

Young people explore the story, think honestly about what it means for their own life, try a practical activity or weekly challenge, and then connect to further content on the Onside Faith website.

Inside, the book includes:

• eight full sessions;

• discussion questions and Level Up questions for older teens;

• memory verses;

• practical activities;

• weekly challenges;

• prayer prompts;

• Big Questions and Real Life pages;

• a 30-day Squad Challenge;

• pre- and post-programme reflection pages.

It is designed for football projects, churches, schools, youth groups, mentoring and home use, and can be worked through as a full programme or session by session.

The approach throughout is simple:

Everyone is welcome. Faith is optional. Questions are encouraged. Respect is expected.

48 pages · 8 sessions · Ages 9–16     The-Squad_DRAFT_for-review