APPROVED BOOK STUDIES

APPROVED BOOK STUDIES

1 Thessalonians: A Spiritual Road Map in a Mixed up World Vol 1 & 2 10 Secrets for the Man In the Mirror 2:7 In God s Family Series: Growing Strong in God s Family Deepening Your Roots In God s Family Bearing Fruit in God s Family Lance Witt Patrick Morely Various authors 40 Days of Purpose Rick Warren A Discipleship Journal Bible Study Series: Following God in Tough Times Beating Busyness Growing Deeper with God Becoming More Like Jesus A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David A Walk Through the Bible A Woman s Heart: God s Dwelling Place Various authors Beth Moore Lesslie Newbigin Beth Moore In these six video-based sessions we will study chapters 1-3 of 1 Thessalonians, unpacking such important topics as spiritual growth, discipleship, pure motives, spiritual reproduction, and love for people. If you asked 100 men what they really want out of life, 86 would tell you I just want to be happy." The problem is, most of these guys have no idea how to attain this goal. So they try to achieve happiness through things that make them laugh or feel good...things that can't create long-term happiness. These books will give a strong foundation and build well rooted new believers. It will develop a foundational understanding of the faith, teach them to memorize and effectively read Scripture and learn to share their faith with others. What on earth am I here for? Find out God s purpose for your life in this video study based Learn to follow God in all aspects of life. Purpose Driven 6 No Zondervan Nav Press 10-11 lessons per study Purpose Driven 6 No NavPress 8 sessions per study Discover how God loved David and used him despite David s disobedience. Lifeway 10 One of the most renowned theologians of the century tells the story of the Bible in a way everyone can understand it. The focus of this study is the tabernacle of the Old Testament. It helps women discover why God chose to live among us. (2002)Westminst er John Knox Press; 2005 regent College Publishing Lifeway 11 Becoming a Woman of Cynthia Heald Four more studies written by Cynthia Heald Nav Press 11

Freedom Grace Prayer Purpose that are will help you discover more about becoming a Godly woman. Be Satisfied Warren W. Wiersbe Victor Books 12 wk You will learn what the Bible says about Becoming A Woman of becoming a Godly woman. God s Cynthia Heald Excellence excellence is used as a model to discover for what you should be striving. Nav Press 11 Boundaries Character Counts: Who s Counting Yours? Contentment Cultivating a Life for God Disciples Prayer Life Disciples Prayer Life: Walking in Fellowship with God Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ Discovering God s Way of Handling Money Henry Cloud & John Townsend Rod Handley Daughters of the King Material Neil Cole I. W. Hunt and Catherine Walker T.W. Hint and Catherine Walker Greg Ogden Dudley Delffs See the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual boundaries that are essential for balanced living. Helps individuals understand and apply accountability to their life. Helps the group develop relationships built on accountability and trust. In this study you will learn how to be content in spite of stress, trials, relationships, aging, physical afflictions, yourself, and many other issues. How to establish accountability groups. This study will lead you to develop intimacy with God and be effective in your prayer life. Through personal, daily study and 12 weekly small-group meetings adults will discover practical experiences that strengthen and deepen their prayer lives and help churches develop an intercessory prayer ministry. This workbook is designed to help a new believer follow the pattern Jesus drew. Written to be used by a group of 3 but can be used by individuals. It will deepen your knowledge of essential Christian teaching and strengthen your faith. Did you know that learning how to manage your finances correctly will affect your relationship with God? Designed for individual or small-group study, this practical series covers fundamental lifestyle Zondervan 9 Exhusker Press Cook Communications Church Smart Resource 5 yes 11 chapters Lifeway 13 Convention 12 InterVarsity Press 24 Nav Press 8

Divinely Designed Effective Parenting in a Defective World Chip Ingram issues like debt, honesty, giving, work, saving, investing, and more. Divinely Designed addresses the issue of femininity, God s design for women, and the biblical truths on how to be a woman of God in the world today. Improve your God-given skills as a parent with the help of the New Bible video curriculum on the important but tough job of Raising children in today s world. Gospel Light 7 sessions 86 Pages Walk Thru the Bible 9 Handling Money Every Woman s Desire Essentials of Discipline Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God Families Learning Together Series: Jesus Early Life Jesus, Our Teacher Jesus, Healer and Helper Jesus Last Week Fatal Distractions Arterburn, Stoeker, Yorkey Dr James Dobson Henry Blackaby and Claude King Karyn Henley Ed Young Through candid reflections on their own marriages, the authors apply solid, timetested biblical wisdom and down-to-earth applications to dispel misconceptions that can lead to strife in relationships--- including exercising "authority" and being "submissive." Essentials of Discipline tackles the subject of discipline in a way that only Dr. James Dobson can. Based on his time-tested best sellers, you know the content has substance, but this 12 -video seminar also includes animation and man-on-the-street interviews. Lessons from Dr. Dobson have never been this fun! In this 13-week study you will learn to hear when God is speaking to you; to find out where God is working and join Him; and experience God doing through you what only God can do. Designed to be used anywhere families meet together. This study contains suggestions for worship, talking about Scripture, learning a memory verse. Content and application activities for children as well as adults. Pride. Anger. Envy. Slothfulness. Lust. Greed. Gluttony. Is this an out-of-date list of sins preached against by a behind-thetimes church? Or are these sins a challenge and a stumbling block for those of us who Waterbrook Press Focus on the Family 13 Lifeway 13 Standard Publishing Thomas Nelson 15 lessons per study

Finding Contentment and Loving it Finishing Strong Sharon Lovejoy Autry and Laurie Lovejoy Hilliard Steve Farrar are living at the dawn of the twenty-first century? Young, says, "I believe you can not only live what the world calls a 'good life,' but you can live what God calls a 'rig life.' But to be free, you can and must own up to the distractions described in this book." Real moms inspire women to find purpose in nurturing their children and cherishing the present with the families that God has given them. Laurie and Sharon, who happen to be sisters, share from their lives and offer practical help to lift the weight of motherhood. Discussion questions with each chapter make this book ideal for groups as well as individuals. In a road race it doesn't matter if you stumble at the start or lag behind the leaders. Finishing is what matters! Similarly, endurance means hanging in there for your family and Lord. Learn how to avoid the common pitfalls that knock you out of the race, and you'll "go the distance" with character and honor from Bethany House 15 weeks Multnomah Fisherman Bible Study Guides Various authors. These studies bring the Bible s message into today s life and language. God, Are you there? Kay Arthur This study will take you on a life-changing adventure into the Gospel of John. HomeBuilders Couples Series: Couples who participate in any Building Your Marriage HomeBuilders study will find the Resolving Conflict in experience: Stimulates them to examine Your Marriage what Scripture says about how to construct Building Teamwork in Your Various authors a solid, satisfying marriage. Allows them to Marriage interact with each other on a regular basis Building Your Mate s Self- about significant issues in their marriage as Esteem well as establish mutual accountability for growth efforts with other couples Harold Shaw Harvest House 13 Gospel Light 7 per study

In God s Presence In Touch Study Series Interactions Small Group Series International Inductive Study Series Intimacy with God Knowing God Legislating Morality T. W. Hunt and Claude V. King Charles Stanley Bill Hybels Kay Arthur Cynthia Heald Various Dr. Norman Geisler & Frank Turek This study will help you develop a daily prayer life you will learn how to use the six kinds of prayer to be able to relate to the Father. These studies are developed to incorporate biblical truths personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action These studies are developed to build deep relationships among group members. These are designed to help you develop into devoted followers of Christ. Excellent material for Accountability Groups. These studies will bring you face to face with God s precepts, promises, and purposes in 15 minutes a day. This study is based on the book of Psalms. You will become more honest and vulnerable before God as the book of Psalms becomes a dwelling place for your heart s deepest needs. Each of these 8 studies reveals one of God s characteristics. Legislating Morality advocates a moral base for America without sacrificing religious and cultural diversity, debunking the myth that morality can t be legislated and amply demonstrating how liberals, moderates, and conservatives alike exploit law to promote good and curtail evil. This book boldly challenges prevailing thinking about right and wrong and about our nation s moral future. Lifeway 6 Thomas Nelson 6 Zondervan 6 Harvest House 8 Nav Press 12 Zondervan 6 Bethany House 11

Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ Series: The Beginning Challenging Tradition The Messiah Following Jesus Answering the Call Final Teachings The Cross and the Resurrection Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ Series: The Beginning Challenging Tradition The Messiah Following Jesus Answering the Call Final Teachings The Cross and the Resurrection Life Application Study Guides: These are available for individual books of the Bible. Life Lessons Series: Touch of the Master s Hand God s Open Arms A Thirst for God A Glimpse of Glory Embraced by God Studies on God s Return The Path to Greatness Joy in the Morning Life Lessons From Women In The Bible Lifechange Bible Study Series various Max Lucado Rhonda Kelley Get to truly know who Jesus was, what he said, how He lived and how His life can impact yours. These study guides cover the life of Christ in chronological order and include a chart listing recorded events and their location in each Gospel. Get to truly know who Jesus was, what he said, how He lived and how His life can impact yours. These study guides cover the life of Christ in chronological order and include a chart listing recorded events and their location in each Gospel. Each Life Application Study Guide includes the complete text from the New Living Translation, study notes covering application notes. background, history, geography, and culture that are easy to use and understand, Eight great studies written by Max Lucado based on his books. This study gives you the opportunity to meet and explore the lives of 30 women in the Bible, and then apply the lessons you learn to your life. This series of studies is designed for personal growth. These are based on books of the Bible and show you how to Nav Press Nav Press Tyndale House Thomas Nelson 5 lessons per study 5 lessons per study 13 for each study Lifeway 6 Nav Press

Lifeguide Bible Study Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit (not a video driven study) Living Free: Learning to Pray God s Word (not a video driven study) Lord, I m torn between two masters. Lord, Teach Me to Pray in 28 Days Love & Respect Making Love Last Forever Making Room for Life Margin (book) and Restoring Margin to Overloaded Lives (workbook) Various Beth Moore Beth Moore Kay Arthur Kay Arthur Dr. Emerson & Sarah Eggerichs Gary Smalley Randy Frazee Richard A. Swenson apply the wisdom to everyday life. These studies offer both books of the Bible and topical studies. Each group study can be finished in a 30 minute session. Based on the book of Galatians, this study examines the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit. You will then learn to maintain an intimate relationship with the Spirit of God, and let Him develop you in the fruit of the Spirit. Beth combines key concepts from Breaking Free with practices taught in Praying God s Word for a more in-depth look at freedom in Christ. Learn to replace false strongholds with true freedom in Christ and understand the five benefits available to every believer. A walk through the sermon on the mount. In this 28-day study Kay Arthur provides intensely practical insights to help you know how to pray, what to pray, and what to expect when you pray. What do you want for you marriage? Want some peace? Want to feel close? Want to feel valued? Want to experience marriage the way God intended? Then why not try some Love and Respect. With his Forever in Love Principles, Gary provides proven ways for each partner to take responsibility for his or her own life and build a love that can go the distance. Learn how to balance work and play, establish healthy boundaries, deal with children s activities and homework, bring Jesus to your neighbors, and build authentic bonds with a circle of close friends. This study will enable you to take action as you learn to understand load and limits, find balance and maintain priorities Intervarsity Press 10 to 26 Lifeway 11 Lifeway 6 WaterBrook 9 Harvest House 4 loveandrespect.c om Word N/A No Zondervan 13 Nav Press 11 lessons in the workbook New Community Series: Bill Hybels and John Challenging questions will develop Zondervan 6 lessons Video Available for Checkout Booklets must be purchased.

Build Community Live Wisely Stand Strong Find Freedom Run the Race Discover the New You Love Each Other Point Man Proverbs & Parables: God s Wisdom for Living (Fisherman Bible Study guides) Radical Relationship Series Reaching for an invisible God Search for Significance Ortberg with Kevin and Sherry Harney Steve Farrar Dee Brestin Meri MacLeod, Ed.D., Series Editor Phillip Yancey Robert S. McGee relationships and encourage your group members to reflect not only on Scripture but also on the old idea of community done in a new, culturally relevant way. Lead your family safely through the "enemy-occupied territory" of the world! This study helps you become an active leader, not an absentee landlord, by encouraging you to take your marriage and family seriously, study the Word voraciously, and much more. Dee combines the themes of proverbs with the parables of Jesus. The goal of the Radical Relationships series is to allow people regardless of their familiarity with the Bible to discover for themselves the practical truths of the Scriptures and to encourage open ended discussion of these discoveries in a nonthreatening atmosphere You probably have questions about the Christian faith that you are afraid to ask, such as: How does a "relationship" with God really work? How can I communicate with a God who is invisible? Why don't I feel the presence of God that others seem to experience? Fortunately, best-selling author Philip Yancey has dared to ask these questions and, as a result, is able to teach us truths that even our Pastors never told us about the Christian faith. The love of God will show you how to rise above low self-esteem, need for approval, and burdens of the past. Multnomah Waterbrook Press NavPress Zondervan Corp Lifeway per study 16 Bible studies No Second Wind for the Second Half Patrick Morley At some point every man finds himself face to face with his past accomplishments. He asks, Was it really worth it? The he looks Zondervan

Share Jesus Without Fear Shepherding A Child s Heart Step by Step Through The New Testament Stephen board on Ecclesiastes Step by Step Through the Old Testament Survival Kit for new Christians: Five Keys to Effective Spiritual Growth That The World May Know The Bad Girls of the Bible and The Really Bad Girls of the Bible The Barbarian Way William Fay and Ralph Hodge Ted Tripp Thomas D. Lea and Tom Hudson Stephen Board Waylon Bailey and Tom Hudson Ralph W. Neighbor, Jr. Focus on the Family Liz Curtis Higgs Erwin McManus ahead and wonders, Will the future just be more of the same or something new? Second Wind for the Second Half gives practical ideas for making the journey ahead even more fulfilling than the one behind. Teaches you that you can guide others to the Word, ask questions and rely on the Holy Spirit to convict and convince. Grounded in the Bible's divine plan for parenting, this guide defines your goals as a parent and provides the scriptural methods for accomplishing them. This study applies the truths of the New Testament to the Christian lifestyle. Fisherman bible study Guide Conversion 4 Shepherd Press Lifeway 13 Shaw/ Waterbrook Press 7 wk In this study you will lean how to apply Old Testament truths to the contemporary Christian lifestyle. Lifeway 13 This is an effective resource for new believers. Lifeway 6 A series that will guide you into understanding our culture by contrasting that of ancient Israel. Filmed in the Holy Lands. These are two excellent books that examine the lives of less than perfect women in the Bible and make the lessons they learned relevant to today. Prepare to leave "civilized" religion behind! McManus urges you to stop conforming to the status quo---to step out of your comfort zone; unleash the raw, untamed faith within you; wield the weapons of faith, hope, and love; and risk your life for the deliverance of others. A liberating manifesto for living the Christian life! Focus on the Family Waterbook Press Thomas Nelson The Book of Romance Tommy Nelson A study of the tenderest book of the Bible Thomas Nelson Study guides are available for both. 160 pages

The Making of a Godly Man Workbook The Man God Uses: Moved from the Ordinary to the Extraordinary The Man In The Mirror John Trent Henry and Tom Blackaby Patrick Morley in an unforgettable way. Full of humor and personal anecdotes to explain the mysteries of attraction, dating, courtship, intimacy, conflict, romance, and commitment. Learn realistic ways to create a godly marriage and keep your romantic love hot for a lifetime. This workbook is designed to help you further your relationship with God. The study will integrate the seven promises of the Promise Keepers into your daily life. This study helps you understand your encounter with God and how this encounter affects all areas of your life. Trade the rat race for the rewards of godly manhood. This powerful book invites men to take a probing look at their temperament, and integrity, and then directs them to take the first step toward lasting change. Focus questions in each chapter. Focus On The Family 20 Lifeway 7 The Passion The Seven Seasons of a Man s Life Various Patrick Morley The Passion, the Purpose and Person of Jesus Christ Small Group Study allows everyone, from seekers to mature believers, to discuss their thoughts and feelings about the film, and to find answers to their questions. The seven seasons of a man s life are identified as Reflection, Building, Crisis, Renewal, Rebuilding, Suffering and Success. The seasons are compiled in a four book set with 6 lessons per book. Purpose Driven 3 No Video based Lifeway 6 per study To Live is Christ: The Life and Ministry of Paul Beth Moore Discover what shaped the Apostle Paul s life before Jesus interrupted him on the road to Damascus and how he became a passionate witness to the gospel. Lifeway 11

To Run and Not Grow Tired Too Busy Not To Pray Fran Sciacca Bill Hybels Through 12 Bible characters you will see how God cares about every problem and can guide you by His timely solutions. There's so much going on-work, church, school, family, relationships, someone always seems to need something from us. But time for God, time to pray, seems impossible to find. These studies are designed to help you slow down and listen to and respond to God. As a result you will grow closer to God and experience the benefits of spending time with him. Nav Press 12 No Inter-varsity Press Treasure Principle Randy Alcorn Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving Multnomah 12 Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul In this study you will find your true purpose and destiny in the pursuit of the passion and character of God. Be a part of the Erwin Raphael McManus revolution that changes a life of limitation and mediocrity into one of passion and character...a radical revolt that will forever change the world! Thomas Nelson What God Does When Men Pray William Carr Peel 6 In this study you will find encouragement and inspiration whether a veteran of prayer or a hesitant beginner. Nav Press 8 256 pg book Wild At Heart John Eldredge In this provocative look at Christian manhood, Eldredge challenges you to abandon passivity and actively pursue the dreams God has given you. Encouragement for every man who wants to walk the road least taken Thomas Nelson Women of Faith Bible Study Series Janet Kobobel Grant and Traci Mullins This is a group of 7 studies based on friendship, spiritual gifts, God s presence, joy, prayer, knowing God s will, and strengthening your faith. Zondervan 6 per study