Fresh: Reviving Stale Faith | New DVD-Driven Study from Kerry Shook

Looking for a study that will help your groups put their toe in the water of spiritual practices like meditation, fasting and silence?  You might want to take a look at Fresh: Reviving Stale Faith.  The newest addition to Lifeway’s Platform Series, this six session study features Kerry Shook, senior pastor of Woodlands Church, a multi-site church in Houston, Texas and one of the fastest growing churches in America.

The DVD segments are engaging and compelling; each a portion of a message from a series delivered live at Woodlands Church.  Noted for his creative presentations and application oriented teaching, Shook will keep your members’ attention.  Better, the teaching is delivered in a style that leads to practical application.

The Participant Guide includes several important components.  Like many DVD-driven studies, the Viewer Guide provides a little bit of room to take a few notes during the DVD segment.  It also includes a couple key questions that will help your members ease into the session’s discussion.  A Biblical Background section along with key included Scripture passages make it easy for group members to participate.  A well developed set of Small Group Questions steadily pull members toward application.  Each of the sessions conclude with a simple Journal assignment to be utilized at another time and a You’re Up section that provides a between meeting assignment (a different spiritual discipline every week).  While this is a simple curriculum to use, it’s important to note that there is no leader’s guide.

If you’re looking for a study that can be used by beginner groups as well as seasoned veterans looking for a fresh take on an ancient practice, take a look at Fresh: Reviving Stale Faith.  I came away with a number of fresh insights…and I think you will, too.

Prefer buying from Lifeway?  You can purchase this study right here.