Recommended Growth Group Curriculum Note: * indicates curriculum is found in the Venture Church library Basics of Faith Bible Studies for Life by Lifeway Life on Mission: A Simple Way to Share the Gospel by Dustin William & Aaron Coe (Book and Video Series.) (5 Weeks)* Basics by Francis Chan (7 Weeks) (Video) Real Faith by John Murray (11 weeks) (Book) Ask it by Andy Stanley (11 * Starting Point by Andy Stanley (8 * Biblical Foundations by Brandy Stewart and Nicole Ruhnke (12 Weeks) (Guide)* Not A Fan by Kyle Idleman (14 * Spiritual Growth Counter Culture: A Compassionate Call to Counter Culture in a World of Poverty, Same- sex marriage, Racism, Sex slavery, Immigration, Persecution, Abortion, Orphans, and Pornagraghy by David Platt (10 weeks) (Book) Don t Waste Your Life by John Piper* Faith, Hope and Luck by Andy Stanley (Book and DVD - 5 Week study)* What Jesus Demands From the World by John Piper and Brian Tabb (4 week study)* Alter Ego by Craig Grieschel (Book and DVD - 5 Weeks)* The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler (Book and DVD - 6 Weeks)* A Beautiful Design: God s Unchanging Plan for Manhood and Womenhood by Matt Chandler (9 Weeks, workbook in library)* Jesus > Religion by Jefferson Bethke (10 Weeks) (Book & DVD)* Gospel- Centered WorldView by Matt Chandler (13 Weeks) (Books) Praying with Paul: A Call to Spiritual Reformation by D.A. Carson and Brian Tabb (10 Experiencing God by Blackaby (13 * The Best Question Ever and Ask It by Andy Stanley (11
Authentic by James McDonald (7 Weeks) (Seven 40 min. video sessions with member book can be spread out to 12-14 weeks) (DVD in library)* The Spiritual Disciplines by Donald Whitney (13 Fully Devoted: Pursuing Spiritual Transformation by Ortberg, Pederson, and Poling (7 Abide: Practicing Kingdom Rhythms in a Consumer Culture by Jared C. Wilson (8-10 Community: Your Pathway to Progress by Andy Stanley (8-10 Weeks) (DVD)* The Mission: Making Disciples by Walter Strickland, Jason C. Dukes, and Alvin Reid (10-12 Crazy Love by Francis Chan Bible Books The Gospel of Luke: From the Outside In by D.A. Carson (Gospel Coalition) (12 Weeks) (Book and DVD) The Gospel According to Jonah by J.D. Greer (6 weeks; Can read book and discuss one week then watch video and discuss next equaling 12 weeks) (DVD) Jeremiah by Spoelstra (DVD - 6 Weeks)* The following Explore the Bible studies are in the Venture Church Library (6 Week studies)*: o Esther, Joshua, 1-2 Peter, 1 Samuel, Matthew, and Hebrews (chapters 1-7). God the Sustainer: A study of Daniel and Ezra by Akin and Strickland (6 Weeks)* God the Created: A Gospel- Centered Exploration in Genesis by Carter and Suh (6 Weeks)* God the Redeemer: A Gospel- Centered Exploration in Exodus by Tony Merida (6 Weeks)* God All Wise: 1 Kings, Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes by Greg Breazeale (6 Weeks)* Storm Shelter by Philip Nation (6 Weeks)* Ephesians: Your Identity in Christ by Tony Merida (6 Weeks)* A Woman Who Doesn t Quit: The Book of Ruth by Nicki Koziarz (6 Weeks)* Complacency Exposed: A Study of the Book of Malachi by LifeWay (6 Weeks)* The Gospel of Mark by Lisa Harper (7 Weeks)* This Changes Everything: Study of James by Ben Stuart (6 Weeks)* 1 Peter by Jen Wilkin (9 Weeks)* Entrusted: A Study of 2 Timothy by Beth Moore (DVD and Workbook) (6 Weeks)* Hosea: Unfailing Love Changes Everything by Jennifer Rothschild (10 * James: Mercy Triumphs by Beth Moore (6 Weeks) (DVDs)* Apologetics: The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (14
"Mere Apologetics: How to Help Seekers and Skeptics Find Faith" by Alister E. McGrath (7 Truth and Lies: The Unlikeable Role of Temptation by Chaddick (Workbook) (6 Weeks)* It s Not What You Think: Why Christianity is So Much More Than Going To Heaven When You Die by Bethke (Workbook) (6 Weeks)* Unanswered: Lasting Truths for Trending Questions by Jeremiah J. Johnston (Workbook) (6 Weeks)* Living in Truth by Mary Jo Sharp (Workbook) (6 Weeks)* "Essential Truths of the Christian Faith" by R.C. Sproul (10 Why Do You Believe That by Mary Jo Sharp (7 sessions; can watch video and discuss then return next week and discuss homework/study lessons = making 14 weeks). (Book and/or DVD) (for women) The Reason For God by Timothy Keller (14 Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul (9 The Reason For God By Timothy Keller (14 Marriage Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler ( 8 Weeks ) (Book and DVD)* The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller ( 8 When Sinners Say I Do : Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage by Dave Harvey ( 10 Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (15 weeks) (Book)* Grace Filled Marriage by Dr. Tim Kimmel w/ Darcie Kimmel (10 weeks) (Book) You and Me Forever by Francis Chan ( 7 Weeks) ( Book)* Family Vocation: God's Calling in Marriage, Parenting, and Childhood" by Mary J. Moerbe & Gene Edward Veith JR. (14 week study) The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman (13 weeks) (Book)* Guardrails: Avoiding Regrets in Your Life by Andy Stanley (6 weeks) (DVD)* Things I wish I d Known before we got Married by Gary Chapman (12 Week) (Book) Song of Solomon: God s Best for Love, Marriage, Sex, and Romance by Tommy Nelson (DVDs) (11 Weeks)* Financial Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey (15 weeks) (Book and DVD)* God in the Marketplace by Blackaby (15 * Proverbs: Uncommon Sense by Life Connections (LifeWay) (13 * Foundations: in Personal Finance by Dave ramsey (have college edition but there is a regular edition as well)*
Freed- Up: Financial Living Teaching by Towner and Tofilon (6 Weeks) (DVD and Workbook)* God Owns It All: Finding Contentment and Confidence in your Finances by Ron Blue (6 Week) (Workbook)* The Legacy Journey by Dave Ramsey (Leader s Kit)* Parenting Men "Experiencing God At Home" by Tom & Richard Blackaby (12-14 week study) (Book) "Grace Based Parenting" by Tim Kimmel (12 week study) (Book) Raising Kingdom Kids by Tony Evans (15 Dare to Discipline by Dr. James Dobson (11 Week) (Book) The Father s Plan by Robert Wolgemuth (7 All Pro Dad by Mark Merrill (8 Future Family by Andy Stanley (6 weeks) (Book) The Smart Stepfamily by Andy Stanley (6 Weeks)* Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman Hoodwinked by Ehman and Schwenk (for moms) (6 Weeks) (DVD)* A Man and His Fatherhood by 33 Series (6 Weeks) (Workbook)* Single and Parenting by Church Initiative (10-12 Weeks) (DVD)* "8 Things No Kid Should Leave Home Without" by Joe McGee "Growing Kids God's Way" by Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo "Lead Your Family Like Jesus" by Ken Blanchard, Tricia Goyer and Phil Hodges "Parenting on Purpose" by Chris Hodges (DVD base curriculum) "Two Minutes Drill Parenting Book" by John Croyle Point Man: How A Man Can Lead His Family by Steve Farrar (11 weeks) (Book)* Manhood Restored: How the Gospel Makes Men Whole by Eric Mason (8 Kingdom Man by Tony Evans (15 weeks) (Book)* The Measure of a Man: Twenty Attributes of A Godly Man: by Gene Getz (20 chapters/can break down into two a week for 6 weeks) (Book) Wild At Heart by John Eldridge (13 Straight Talk to Men: Timeless Principles for Leading Your Family by James Dobson (6 * Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard (Book) Gods at War by Kyle Idleman (13 Weeks) (Book and DVD)* Women
The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer (12 weeks) (Book)* Living Free: Learning to Pray God s Word by Beth Moore (10 * What Love Is by Kelly Minter (6 weeks) (Book and/or DVD)* The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa Terkeurst (12 weeks) (Book) Sermon on the Mount by Jen Wilken (10 weeks) (Book)* Seamless: Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story by Angie Smith (7 * Breathe by Priscilla Shirer (8 weeks) (Book)* God is Able by Priscilla Shirer (7 Stronger by Angela Thomas (7 weeks) (DVD)* Named by God by Kasey Van Norman (15 Week) (Book)* Deuteronomy by Beth Moore (6 Sessions) (DVD)* Women of the Word by Jen Wilken (9 * Gideon by Priscilla Shirer (Workbook) (7 Weeks)* All Things New by Kelly Minter (Workbook) (8 Weeks)* Made to Crave by Lisa Terkeurst (DVD and Book) (6 weeks)* Propel Women (have three different studies): DVDs and workbooks* Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free by Nancy Leigh Demoss (9 Open Your Bible by Raechel Myers and Amanda Williams (Workbook) Becoming More Than A Good Bible Study Girl (DVD)* Undaunted by Christine Caine (DVD)* One In A Million by Priscilla Shirer (DVD) Purity Is A Battle Leader s Kit* Believing God by Beth Moore (10 * College Foundations: in Personal Finance by Dave Ramsey (have regular & college edition)* Killing Lions by John & Sam Eldredge (10 Guardrails: Avoiding Regrets in Your Life by Andy Stanley (6 weeks) (DVD)* Thriving at College by Alex Chediak (8-10 Horizontal Jesus: How Our Relationships with Others Affect Our Experience with God by Tony Evans (13 weeks) (Book)* The Ultimate Guide to Being a Christian in College by Jeff Baxter (12-15 Make College Count: A Faithful Guide to Life and Learning by David Kinnaman & Derek Melleby (7 #Struggles by Craig Groeschel* Missions
Dispatches from the Front: Stories of the World s Gospel Advance in the World s Difficult Places by Tim Keesee (8 weeks) (Book and/or DVD) Radical by David Platt (9 * "Follow Me" by David Platt (9 * Ordinary: How to Turn the World Upside Down by Tony Merida (5-7 * Renew Recovering Redemption by Matt Chandler (Book and Workbook) (12 Weeks)* Come Home by James McDonald (5 * Refresh by Michael Catt (8 * Overwhelmed by Perry Noble (35 Chapters. Some could be doubled up for a 12-15 week study) (Book)* Awake: The Call to a Renewed Life by Josh Hunt (6 * Unburdened: The Secret to Letting God Carry the Things that Weigh You Down by Chris Tiegreen (9 Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero* Lord, Change My Attitude by James MacDonald & Barb Peil (book) The Search for Significance Workbook by Robert McGee (8 weeks) (Book)* Leadership Transformational Discipleship by Geiger/Kelley/Nation (11 * The Journey by Lifeway/Disciple s Path (semester based or one year study)* Spiritual Leadership by Blackaby (11 * Jesus Continued : Why the Spirit Inside You Is Better Than the Jesus Beside You by Greer and Wax (8 Weeks) (Workbook)* EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey (Book)* Good to Great by Jim Collins (Book)* Active Run for God (running group DVDs)