SERVICE Group

Service Group Recommended Studies

Bible Studies (Text Based)

• Lesson Maker OT and NT (interactive “no homework”)
• Life Application NT (minimal homework)
• Life Change OT and NT (homework)
• Life Guide OT and NT (homework)
• Serendipity House (interactive “no homework”)
• Group (minimal homework)

Bible Studies (Topical)

• Life Application
• Life Guide
• Serendipity House
• Group

Book Studies

• Christian Life Profile (2 week intro to spiritual formation)
• Peacemaker Group Study (homework required)
• Doing Life Together (Saddleback Resources homework)
• Walking with God (Willow Creek Resources)
• Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
• Never Alone Church

Lesson Maker Interactive Bible Studies

Discipleship Series

The Closeness of Discipleship, 1 John 4:7-21 (Spiritual Formation)

The Closet of Discipleship, Deut. 10:1-22 (Spiritual Formation)

The Call of Discipleship, Mat. 28:16-20 (Spiritual Formation)

The Cost of Discipleship, Luke 14:25-35 (Spiritual Formation)

Advent/Christmas

The Shepherds Celebrate, Luke 2:8-20 (Recreation)

Joseph Listens and Obeys, Matthew 1:18-25 (International Missions)

Mary Pays Attention, Luke 1:26-38 (Evangelism)

John the Baptizer Prepares the Way, Luke 3:1-20 (Extending Compassion)

Elijah Stories

1 Kings 19

1 Kings 18

1 Kings 17

Core Virtues

Joy, John 15:1-17

Hope, 1 Peter 1:1-12

Peace, Romans 5:1-11

Patience, Col. 1:1-14

Self Control, Titus 2:1-15

Faithfulness, James 5:13-20

Gentleness, Philippians 4:2-9

Kindness/Goodness, 1 Thess. 5:12-28

Love, 1 John 4:7-21

Humility, Eph. 5:1-21

Core Practices

Giving Away My Money, 2 Cor. 8:1-15

SERVICE Group Support

SERVICE Order of Meeting (updated Oct 2009)

Praying 4 You (P4U) Prayer Evangelism Guide (Evangelism)

I-3 (I-Cubed) Evangelism (Evangelism)

The Facts of Salvation (Evangelism)

The Bridge Illustration (Evangelism) Classic Navigator Gospel Presentation

Praying for Our Church (IBCB Prayer Guide)

Praying for Our Pastor (Prayer Guide)

SERVICE Group Forms

Small Group Agreement and Arrangements

Small Group Roster

Small Group Prayer Journal

Small Group Ministry Report

SERVICE Group Tips and Help

Tips for Healthy Small Group Meeting

Practical Solutions to Common Small Group Problems

Small Groups and Childcare

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