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From the creators of Liquid comes the new motion picture “I Am.” You’re already a fan of Liquid’s small group curriculum.  Take advantage of a free opportunity to be 1 of a 1000 churches that will host the world premier of “I Am,” a new feature film developed using the backstory of The Ten (Liquid’s [...]

Another entry in the Liquid line of DVD-driven small group curriculum hit the streets recently.  The Ten (6-10) is part two of their Ten Commandment series and looks at murder, adultery, theft, lies and desire “through the lens of today.” Produced by Mariners Church and published by Thomas Nelson, one of the distinctive elements of [...]

Looking for a way to help your small groups begin to experience and practice the spiritual disciplines?  Abide: Practicing Kingdom Rhythms in a Consumer Culture is a new 5 session study from Threads Media; designed to help group members “subvert the rhythms of suburban culture.” Abide, by Jared C. Wilson, takes a look at 5 [...]

One of the best books or Bible studies I’ve ever found to launch men’s groups is Character: Who You Are When No One’s Looking by Bill Hybels.  The topic will immediately resonate with the majority of the men in your congregation.  I’ve also found it to be a topic that makes for engaging conversation and [...]

Choosing the right curriculum is an essential ingredient in launching new groups.  Make a great selection and you’ll significantly increase interest in the group.  You’ll also increase the likelihood that the group continues beyond the first 6 weeks.  Choose poorly and your new groups may not even get off the ground. Here are the four [...]

There is a new spiritual formation series out that you need to know about.  The Good and Beautiful God, by James Bryan Smith, is a must have for your curriculum resource shelf.  More importantly, it just might be what you need personally to take an important next step. You’ll get some sense of this book’s [...]

My review copy of Formation: Building a Reliable Foundation arrived a couple days ago.  New from LifeWay, the Small Group Life series was launched recently.  Formation is the first release of a four study series (the others to follow over the next few months). Thumbing through the pages, reading the introduction, even diving into the [...]

Looking for what’s next for your small group ministry?  I like what I’m beginning to hear about Lifeway’s new line, Small Group Life.  Great topics, streamlined sessions, and the pricing looks great.  What’s not to like?  I think you’ll get the flavor from this video: Small Group Life from Lifeway.SmallGroups on Vimeo. If You liked [...]

What in your life is unexplainable apart from God?   Is there anything?  Or is there a perfect explanation for everything do?  For your decisions about jobs, your finances, and your relationships? If this is a question that intrigues you at all, you might want to take a look at a new 8 week DVD-driven [...]

Looking for a challenging journey?  Sacred Roads: Exploring the Historic Paths of Faith may be just the ticket.  New from Threads, Lifeway’s young adult and college line, this one takes you on a pilgrimage in a “search for discipleship discoveries” designed to help you re-imagine and re-invent the way it happens in the 21st century. [...]