Whichever you choose, it’s our prayer that this spring will be one of growth in your small groups.
Fixable—Calvary Church Staff
This 11-week study will follow the sermon topics as Calvary delves into the life of Joseph. Questions are included for individual and/or group study as well as family activities. (11 weeks, Book, Calvary, free) Link
Studies on Serving
Crazy Love by Francis Chan
The God of the universe is crazy about you! His love is the most powerful thing in the world and He wants to give it to you, so you can live for Him. If you have made a commitment to follow Christ, then read Crazy Love to be reminded and challenged in your walk. Sharing from his own life struggles and sacrifices, author Francis Chan issues a call for selfless, Christ-like living. (10 weeks, Book, CBD.com, $8.99, optional DVD $21.99)
Faith Café Season 2: 1-13
The Least of These focuses on how we as the church address, include & serve the needs of people, many who have come to our church, or haven't from the outsider, to the sick, the elderly, to homeless, the poor, the homosexual, and many more. It's through looking into the scriptures that we find how to care for each other as Christ would if He was walking amongst us today. (13 weeks, Book, CBD.com, $11.99, participant guide $2.99)
Studies on Prayer
Lord, Teach Me to Pray in 28 days by Kay Arthur
In her challenging interactive bestseller, Arthur sheds light on the perfect pattern of prayer that Jesus gave to his disciples. Her refreshingly simple, exceedingly powerful instruction shows you how and what to pray — and what to expect! (4 weeks, Book, CBD.com, $6.99)
Discovering the Power of Prayer, Max on Life Studies with CD by Max Lucado
Lucado’s important insights and encouragement will help you experience new levels of peace and hope through trust in and daily communication with a kind and loving God. (4 weeks, Book and CD, CBD.com, $7.99)
Nurturing a Passion for Prayer—Discipleship Journal Study published by NavPress
In this study, you’ll look at some of the best Discipleship Journal articles on the topic of prayer, and examine Scripture passages that will help you develop and nurture a passionate prayer life. (8 weeks, Book, CBD.com, $5.99)
Prayer-Saturated Kids: Equipping and Empowering Children in Prayer by Cheryl Sacks and Arlyn Lawrence
Each chapter in Prayer-Saturated Kids offers inspiration, instruction, and insight on a different aspect of how prayer can impact the children in your life. Study questions at the end of the book make it adaptable as a study for small groups. (10 weeks, Book, CBD.com, $9.99)
Seven Keys to Hearing God’s Voice by Craig Von Busek
People who desire to develop their relationship with God want to hear His voice. Craig fulfills that desire by guiding readers through a ten-week Bible study course that allows them to explore hearing and knowing God’s voice. (10 weeks, Book, CBD.com, $15.99)
Prayer, LifeGuide Topical Bible Studies by Intervarsity Press
We pray for our own needs and for the needs of others. We pray in the face of conflict, and we pray for forgiveness. And we can learn how to pray by praying and being prayed for by others. In this guide, we’ll learn from biblical
Other Studies
Fireproof Your Marriage
Based on the movie, Fireproof, this study was created to help build and strengthen marriages using Biblical principles (Six weeks, Book, CBD.com, $7.99)
I Promise
Based on five years of research, Dr. Gary Smalley offers this small group study. It will help couples develop an open and secure marriage (Six weeks, Video, Saddleback Resources, $6.99 books, $17.99 teaching DVD).
Financial Peace University
Bring your growth group to this class, meeting on Sunday nights from 6:00—8:30 pm at the Mid Rivers Campus. Financial Peace University is designed to teach you and your family how to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth. You’ll meet with your class each week to watch the video lesson and participate in discussion and accountability groups that will change your whole attitude about money. Your Growth Group can be the accountability group if you choose to do this as a group. (13 weeks, Video, www.calvaryonline.cc/register, $100/family unit, $60/family for childcare in advance.)
Sacred Marriage
The title expresses a radical thought for today's marriages! Chapter by chapter, discover how marriage works to develop Christlike character - forgiveness, love, respect, perseverance - in each of you. This book will enrich your marriage in unexpected ways. (13 weeks, Book, CBD.com, $8.99)
Faith Café: Season 3:14-26: Hurdles (Sin & Suffering)
This study looks at the causes and effects for sin & suffering and how Christians can overcome these obstacles. (13 weeks, Book, CBD.com, $11.99, participant guide $2.99)