Group Study Ideas

Nooma Videos

	Starter Group Recommended Groups Relationship: Community with Insiders Format: Workbook Author: John Ortberg Length: 7 Sessions Insiders Work: 1 hr(s)/week Description: This study will challenge and encourage you to explore the amazing potential for growth found in authentic relationships.
	God Is Closer Than You Think Relationship: Intimacy with God Author:John Ortberg Length: 6 sessions Work: 1 hr(s) per week Format: DVD Description: The story of the Bible is the story of God's desire to be with his people. God is extending himself, stretching out to reach us and to fill our lives with his presence. Every moment of your life is like a page in a Where's Waldo book. God is there, the Scriptures tell us, but the ease with which he may be found varies from one page to the next. God is closer than you think! This is a six-session guide to be used with the DVD.
	Just Walk Across the Room Relationship: Influence with Outsiders Format: Book Author: Bill Hybels Length: 11 Sessions Work: 2 hr(s)/week Description: Believers universally affirm that evangelism is a vital part of what God calls them to do, but very few make a practice of doing it. Most simply feel awkward and ill equipped. This study aims to help Christians who struggle with sharing their faith by encouraging and equipping them to routinely initiate spiritual conversations with those who don't know Christ. There is an 11 chapter book with questions at the end of each chapter, or a 4 session DVD and study guide option.
	The Five Love Languages Relationship: Community with Insiders Format: Book Author: Gary Chapman Length: 7 Sessions Work: 1 hr(s)/week Description: Learn how different people express and receive love so that you can effectively encourage one another.
	Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them Relationship: Community with Insiders Format: Book Author: John Ortberg Length: 6 Sessions Work: 1 hr(s)/week Description: Learn how to accept other people and join with them in community.
	How Could God Allow Suffering and Evil? Relationship: Influence with Outsiders Format: Workbook Author: Garry Poole Length: 6 Sessions Work: 1 hr(s)/week Description: Where did evil come from? Why do innocent people suffer? Why doesn't God do something? Address these and other tough questions.
	The Life You've Always Wanted Relationship: Intimacy with God Format: Book Author: John Ortberg Length: 13 Sessions Work: 1 hr(s)/week Description: This book challenges us to experience growth through the spiritual disciplines in our regular, everyday lives.
	Purpose Driven Life Relationship: Intimacy with God Format: Book Author: Rick Warren Length: 7 Sessions Work: 2 hr(s)/week Description: This study takes you through a 40-day journey to help reveal God's purpose and desire for your life.
	Don't All Religions Lead to God? Relationship: Influence with Outsiders Format: Workbook Author: Gary Poole Length: 6 Sessions Work: 1 hr(s)/week Description: Examine one of the biggest questions our culture is asking.
	Three Habits of Highly Contagious Christians Relationship: Influence with Outsiders Format: Workbook Author: Gary Poole Length: 3 Sessions Work: 1 hr(s)/week Description: Discuss how to build relationships, share your story and God's story, and extend invitations to outreach events.
	Love Talk Relationship: Marriage Format: DVD Author: Les and Leslie Parrott Length: 6 sessions Work: 2 hr(s) per week Description: This study aims to help you improve the single most important factor for a successful marriage--communication. Discover how to identify your interaction style, listen attentively, connect emotionally, and more. There is an accompanying workbook for both men and women.
	Like Your Neighbor? Doing Everyday Evangelism on Common Ground Format: Book Relationship: Influence with Outsiders Author: Stephen W. Sorenson Length: 8 Sessions Work: 2 hr(s)/week Description: This book puts forth a radical idea: seekers have something to offer us. As we receive and as we offer God's love, we may discover that non-Christians are more like us than we realize.
	Serendipity Bible for Groups Format: Book Relationship: All Author: God Work: 1-2 hrs/week Description: Contact Pastor Jay if your group would like to use these and he can facilitate better pricing. Click here for some Bible study suggestions for your group.