Growth Group Leader Resources
Leaders
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Resources Used by Various Groups
Title | Author | Summary | Used or Suggested by | Comments |
Finding Joy | Traci Mullins | Booklet of 6 sessions help Christian women discover God's secrets to "an inexpressible and glorious joy" | ||
Believing God | Beth Moore | Awesome book that challenges women to not just believe IN God, but to believe God. | DVDs are available that would enhance study, but are quite expensive | |
Prayer: Does it Make any Difference? | Phillip Yancy | Book study for men and women who want to better understand prayer | There is a six week study guide which we didn't use, but would recommend | |
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World | Joanna Weaver | Book study for women on finding intimacy with God in the busyness of life | 1st book we read together -- hence the name of our group. Awesome! | |
Come Thirsty: No Heart Too Dry for His Touch | Max Lucado | Book study for men and women whose souls thirst for God |
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Intercessory Prayer | Daily homework in preparation for group sessions that significantly improved everyone's prayer life | Highly recommend for those desiring more intimacy with God through prayer | ||
Ready Set Grow | Pastor Martens | 12 lessons ways to deepen your spiritual life and growth | a great beginning for a new Growth Group or even a well-established, seasoned Christian. Takes very little time to prepare. Available at no cost in the church office. | |
| Growing Up! | Pastor Martens | the 10 Fruits of the Spirit and why you might think your goal is to produce these fruit-traits in your hearts. | Available at no cost in the church office. | |
| Growing God's Way | Pastor Martens | 11 lessons focus on the 10 commandments -- the basic moral code for all Christians -- addresses how they can easily be misapplied or inadequately understood | This is a very challenging and enlightened study of the Ten Commandments in our every day life. I would love to study this little green book every year as gentle reminder. Available at no cost in the church office. | |
| The Growing Edge | Pastor Martens | Pastor Martens first sentence says it all,” What are you attempting that you could not do without God’s help?” This study offers a guide and self-help lessons for how to practice trusting God. It is only 9 lessons long. Chalk full of inspirational bible readings, examples and situations to help us trust in God. | The preparation is minimal and the copies are free! Located in the church office. Another highly recommended study. We like to study it again and again. | |
Suggestions
Fellowship/Fun
- Progressive dinner
- Go to a movie together
- Backyard barbecue
- Christmas party
Service
- Serve a Lenten Soup Supper
- Gather food for Thanksgiving boxes for Lutheran Community Services
- Serve lunch to participants at the Advent Wreath Making and Blessing