Equipping Small Group Leaders catalogue

Equipping small group leaders tools for guiding people towards maturity in Christ

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These resources help equip you to lead small groups whose members grow and flourish in Christian maturity.

Engage.

Evangelize.

Establish.

Equip.

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A place to start.

$14.95 | $12.95 for 5+

THE THING IS To be a small group leader is to help people see where they are going and how to get there. This book provides a grand summary of God’s agenda.

From the author of The Trellis and the Vine comes an opportunity to pause and take stock of our lives, and to discover the life-changing purpose that God has for each one of us.

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These two new books are short, easy to read and invaluable training resources for both existing small group leaders and people considering growing into the role in the near future.

New release

$11.95 | $9.95 for 5+

BEING A SMALL GROUP LEADER A short, practical book that encourages leaders of small groups to grow in five key areas: knowledge of God, character, teaching ability, encouragement of others, and team leadership. It includes study questions for each topic, plus assistance to help prospective leaders determine if they are ready to take on a group.

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New release

SPECIAL CARTON PRICE Buy 20 of both books for $350

$11.95 | $9.95 for 5+

WRITING A SMALL GROUP STUDY A practical guide to assist leaders in writing a Bible study. Putting together a faithful and illuminating Bible study might seem like a huge task, but in this book, the author breaks the task down into achievable steps that won’t overwhelm leaders. He carefully explains how to work through each step to create a study that will engage small groups with God’s powerful word.

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Training courses for small group leaders

FOUNDATIONAL

New release

Workbook $8.95 | $7.50 for 5+ DVD $28.50 | $22.50 for 2+

THE SMALL GROUP AND THE VINE Small group leadership is an indispensable ministry. But what’s the goal of a leader? What’s the job description, and what does that job actually look like week-by-week?

This video-based course is run over 5 sessions to help leaders understand what small groups really are and how they work.

The key aspects of their role are considered, including: • prayerfully understanding and applying God’s word to yourself • preparing to lead others to God’s word • leading the discussion • leading the group in prayer.

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FURTHER build on the foundational principles, with more detailed guidance

$16.95 | $13.95 for 5+ | Trainer Notes $6.95

GROWTH GROUPS A practical 10 week training program that grounds small group leaders in the biblical principles and practical realities of leading a Bible study group. Covering: the strategy of growth groups; preparing a Bible study; leading a Bible study; answers about questions; the games people play; praying in growth groups; gospel growth through growth groups; leading for growth; and the healthy growth group.

GROWTH GROUPS - TRAINER NOTES Trainer Notes to assist those who want to run the training course. You will also need the Growth Groups manual for each course participant.

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Establishing group members

Topical studies Recently refreshed

$7.95 | $6.50 for 5+ | Leader’s version $10.95 | $8.50 for 5+

THE MAN WHO MAKES A DIFFERENCE What should a man be and do? What should define him?

What should be the goal of his life? What does it mean to be a Christian man; a Christian brother, husband, father, worker?

This vital set of studies looks at Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and shows Christian men how they should live in a complex world. 7 studies.

THE MAN WHO MAKES A DIFFERENCE – LEADER’S VERSION Helpful notes for those with the responsibility of leading a group of men through the studies.

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Once someone has accepted the gospel, it needs to take root in their hearts so they abound more and more in godly character and conviction.

WOMAN OF GOD $8.95 | $7.50 for 5+ What does the bible say about being a woman?

8 studies.

MAKING DISCIPLES 2017 RELEASE $7.95 | $6.95 for 5+ Unpacking Jesus’ great commission for our lives and churches.

8 studies.

THE BLUEPRINT DOCTRINE $8.95 | $7.50 for 5+ Explore the biblical themes at the heart of Christian belief.

10 studies.

OTHER TOPICAL STUDIES Sing for Joy - Singing Bold I Approach - Prayer Cash Values - Money Proclaiming the Risen Lord - Mission Where to Lord? - Guidance From Sinner to Saint - Holiness

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Pathway Bible Guides

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Short and straightforward studies, using uncomplicated vocabulary to do justice to the passages.

THAT YOU MAY KNOW 1 JOHN $7.95 | $6.95 for 5+ Find encouragement in assurance of eternal life. 8 studies.

FULLNESS IN CHRIST COLOSSIANS $7.95 | $6.50 for 5+ Explore the shape and direction of the Christian life.

8 studies.

UNDER THE SUN ECCLESIASTES $7.95 | $6.50 for 5+ Think about life’s biggest questions. 7 studies.

THE UNEXPECTED KINGDOM MATTHEW 13-17 $7.95 | $6.50 for 5+ Who is Jesus? And what kind of kingdom does he promise his followers? 8 studies.

Other studies in the series.

Old Testament

New Testament

Beginning With God Genesis 1-12

For Our Sins The Cross

Getting to Know God Exodus 1-20 One Life Under God Deuteronomy

Fear and Freedom Matthew 8-12 Following Jesus Luke 9-12 Peace With God Romans

Return to the Lord Hosea

Alive With Christ The Resurrection

Seeing Things God’s Way Daniel

Church Matters 1 Corinthians 1-7

The Art of Living Proverbs

He is our Peace Ephesians

Jesus through O.T. Eyes

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Standing Firm 1 Thessalonians

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Interactive Bible Studies

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s Interact with the Bible. Interact with each other. Interact with God. SALVATION REVEALED GENESIS 12-50 $8.95 | $7.50 for 5+ 10 studies on Genesis Chapters 12-50.

GARDEN OF LOVE SONG OF SONGS $6.95 | $5.50 for 5+ 4 studies on Song of Songs.

REST ASSURED 1 JOHN $8.95 | $7.50 for 5+ 9 studies on 1 John. .

LIVING BY FAITH HABAKKUK $7.95 | $6.50 for 5+ 5 studies on Habakkuk.

Other studies in the series

Old Testament

New Testament

Full of promise - Old Testament Beyond Eden - Genesis 1-11 Out of Darkness - Exodus 1-18 The Shadow of Glory - Exodus 19-40 The One and Only - Deuteronomy Remember the Rock - Joshua The Good the Bad the Ugly - Judges Famine and Fortune - Ruth God Will Have his King - 1 Samuel Renovator’s Dream - Nehemiah The Eye of the Storm - Job The Beginning of Wisdom - Proverbs Living the Good Life - Proverbs (Vol 2) The Search for Meaning - Ecclesiastes Two Cities - Isaiah Kingdom of Dreams - Daniel Warning Signs - Jonah On That Day - Zechariah Burning Desire - Obadiah/Malachi

The Good Living Guide - Matthew 5:1-12 News of the Hour - Mark Mission Unstoppable - Acts The Free Gift of Life - Romans 1-5 The Free Gift of Sonship - Romans 6-11 The Freedom of Christian Living Romans 12-16 Free for All - Galatians Walk This Way - Ephesians Partners for Life - Philippians The Complete Christian - Colossians To the Householder - 1 Timothy Run the Race - 2 Timothy The Path to Godliness - Titus From Shadow to Reality - Hebrews The Implanted Word - James Homeward Bound - 1 Peter All You Need to Know - 2 Peter

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The Vision Statement - Revelation

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Video courses

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Workbook $7.95 | $6.50 for 5+ DVD $35.00 | $28.00 for 2+

SIX STEPS TO LOVING YOUR CHURCH Learn that ‘loving’ your church doesn’t just mean enjoying it or liking it, but actively serving and loving the people who are the church in whatever way possible.

SIX STEPS TO TALKING ABOUT JESUS Learn the basics of the how and why of sharing your faith in the Lord Jesus by going back to square one.

SIX STEPS TO ENCOURAGEMENT Every Christian can be a channel of encouragement. Learn the basics of how to encourage others with God’s word.

SIX STEPS TO READING YOUR BIBLE Help on the road to reading and understanding your Bible.

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THE COURSE OF YOUR LIFE Leaders Guide $19.95 | $14.95 for 5+ Workbook $9.95 | $7.95 for 5+ DVD $34.95 | $27.95 for 2+ This course is essentially a framework to help you apply the word of God to people’s lives prayerfully and intensively. It seeks to revolutionize hearts and minds by focusing on the central and profound issues of who God is, what he has done in Christ, what his extraordinary plans are for the world and for us, and how that generates a whole new agenda for the course of our lives: to be a disciple-making disciple of Jesus.

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“ Our goal should not be to simply ‘get people into small groups’.

Unless Christians are taught and trained to meet with each other, to read the Bible and pray with each other, and to urge and spur one another on to love and good works, the small group structure will not be effective for spiritual growth.

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The Trellis and the Vine

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