Posts Tagged ‘DVD Curriculum’
CRAVE: An Exploration of the Human Spirit (a 7 Session Study from Lifeway)
Let me start by saying, “Wow!” Although I loved Life’s Toughest Questions (a previous Lifeway title featuring Erwin McManus), this one is even better. CRAVE: An Exploration of the Human Spirit really delivers a great example of story-driven visual media, an important grouplife trend. There are a number of elements to really like about CRAVE.…
Read MoreReview: Life’s Toughest Questions (from Lifeway’s Platform Series)
Erwin McManus is easily one of the most engaging speakers today. Whether you catch him at Mosaic or at a conference…you’ll find yourself leaning forward in your seat, straining to catch every line, desperately trying to remember the phrase while you frantically try to write it down. At least for me. I love listening to…
Read MoreUnexplainable: Pursuing a Life Only God Can Make Possible
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…
Read MoreRecommended Follow-Up Studies
As I’ve mentioned, when you’re launching new groups using a church-wide campaign it is very important to give your newest groups something to do next that is similar in kind. DVD-driven. Easy to use. Plug and play. They will be much more likely to continue if you help them at this critical moment. Here are…
Read MoreMoney Talks: New from Liquid
Looking for a creative way to jump-start a discussion about finances and stewardship in your congregation? You may want to take a look at Money Talks, a new 5 week small group study from Liquid. Similar to other studies in the Liquid series, Money Talks takes a look at the Penders, a California family with…
Read MoreHow to Choose Curriculum to Start a Group
What curriculum helps a group get off to the best start? I’m asked this question (or one like it) almost every week, so I thought I’d take a day and answer the question. If you’ve asked it…here you go! If you already have a favorite…use the comments below to add your favorite to the list! …
Read MoreLife’s Healing Choices
Have you heard about Life’s Healing Choices, Saddleback’s newest campaign? Looks like a great new resource on a topic that’s been a home run for many churches and is clearly on the easy end of the easy/hard continuum. An 8 week church-wide study based on The Beatitudes, Life’s Healing Choices features DVD-driven small group curriculum…
Read MoreMirror Image
If you’re looking for a DVD-driven study that is provocative, easy to use, and generates great discussion, you’ll love Mirror Image. From the Liquid series, this is a study of five of Jesus’ best known parables (including The Prodigal Son and The Good Samaritan) and it is a must-have in our suggested curriculum list. What…
Read MoreChoosing Curriculum for New Groups
What’s the best study for a new group to use? When you’re selecting curriculum for new groups there are several keys to keep in mind. Easy-to-use. I often refer to great launching curriculum as “just-add-water” or “plug-and-play.” The main idea is that when a group is new, regardless of the way it began (connection, HOST,…
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