Resources

Information on recommended studies is coming soon. For now, here is a complete list of available studies that can be checked out from the church.

These resources are available for review at any time but must be checked out with Arleen in the office. Additional material can be ordered if you or your group so desire. Ask for Arleen at (626) 914-4833 x130 for assistance.

Life Change Series – 1 Corinthians – A NavPress Bible Study emphasizing: Personal discovery of God’s word; Application of Scripture to your daily life; Scene-setting historical insights; Mini-Leader’s guides for small groups; Helpful word origins and definitions; Stimulating discussion questions; and Challenging optional projects.

Love One Another Series – Nav-Press

Understanding – Approaching things from another’s point of view Contributing – Helping others fulfill their potential Submitting – Letting God use others to lead me Developing Unity – Upholding the oneness God gives me with others

Groups Investigating God

Spirituality, What does it mean to be spiritual? Six Sessions by Rick Richardson Following God – What difference does God make? Six Sessions by Daniel Hill Finding God – How can we experience God? Six Sessions by Rich Richardson

Christian Classics Bible Studies

John Calvin – Sovereign Hope by Carolyn Nystrom – six sessions Teresa of Avila – Inner Joy by Dale & Sandy Larsen – six sessions Martin Luther – Righteous Faith by Drew Blankman – six sessions Thomas A Kempis – Imitating Jesus by Carolyn Nystrom – six sessions The Wesleys – Amazing Love by Carolyn Nystrom – six sessions Jonathan Edwards – Renewed Heart by Dale & Sandy Larsen – six sessions Dietrich Bonhoeffer – Costly Grace by Dale & Sandy Larsen – six sessions

Thinking Through Discipleship Series

Thinking Through The Risks And Rewards – Improving Your Relationshipsby Dudley J. Delffs – eight sessions

1 Corinthians – Problems & Solutions in a Growing Church by Charles & Anne Hummel – 16 studies

Doing Life Together – A Purpose Driven Group Resource

Connecting with God’s Family Beginning Life Together

Building A Church of Small Groups – Bill Donahue and Russ Robinson

Walking in Fellowship with God – Disciple’s Prayer Life – by T. W. Hunt & Catherine Walker a 13 week study

Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit – Living Beyond Yourself by Beth Moore – 10 week study

Live a Praying Life – Open Your Life to God’s Power and Provision by Jennifer Kennedy Dean a 12 week study

DOING LIFE TOGETHER – Zondervan

“Connecting with God’s Family” – Six Session on Fellowship “Growing to be Like Christ” – Six Sessions On Discipleship “Developing Your Shape to Serve Others” – Six Sessions On Ministry “Sharing Your Life Mission Every Day” – Six Sessions on Evangelism “Surrendering Your Life For God’s Pleasure” – Six Sessions on Worship “Beginning Life Together” – Six Sessions on God’s Purposes For Your Life

HOW PEOPLE GROW – Dr. Henry cloud and Dr. John Townsend

HOW PEOPLE GROW WORKBOOK

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF SMALL GROUP MINISTRY –Donahue and Robinson, A Troubleshooting Guide For Church Leader

STEADFAST/Faith in Times of Turmoil – Victor Books

Eight Studies to Toughen Your Faith by Michelle Booth

Biblical Counseling Discussion Guide – Navpress

Guilt/Brent Curtis Loneliness/Dr. Tom Varney Self-Image/James “Trip” Moore (2)

Lifestyle Small Group Series – Serendipity House

Family/Living Under the Same Leaky Roof Stressed-Out/Keeping it Together When It’s Falling Apart Career/Take This Job And Love It Money/Handling the Bucks Wholeness/Putting The Pieces Together

Support Group Series – Serendipity House

Success/Does the One with the Most Toys Win? Lifestyles/Going In Style Transitions/Savoring the Seasons of Life Singles/Looking Out For Number One

Serendipity Support Group Series – Serendipity House

Mid Life/The Crisis that Brings Renewal Dealing with Grief & Loss/Hope in the Midst of Pain Blended Families/Yours, Mine, Ours Newly Married/How to Have a Great First Year

The Discipleship Series – 6 Studies for Groups or Individuals – Zondervan

Building Character/Gladys Hunt (2) Effective Prayer/James & Martha Reaspsome Knowing Scripture/Carolyn Nystrom Basic Beliefs/Keith Hunt New Life In Christ/Peter Scazzero Spiritual Disciplines/Stephen Eyre Sharing Your Faith/Carolyn Nystrom

Christian Basics Bible Studies – InterVarsity Press

Priorities/Tyranny of the Urgent – Charles Hummel Scripture/God’s Word for Contemporary Christians – John Stott

Fisherman Bible Study Guides – Harold Shaw Publishers

Integrity/Character from the Inside Out – Ted W. Engstron & Robert C. Larson Guidance & God’s Will – Tom & Joan Stark

Love One Another Series – Navpress

IUnderstanding/Approaching Thing from Another’s Point of View Honoring/Holding Others in High Regard Contributing/Helping Others Fulfill Their Potential Submitting/Letting God Use Others To Lead Me Developing Unity/Upholding the Oneness God Gives Me With Others

A Woman of Insight – Bible Study for Women – Dee Brestin – Victor Books

Ecclesiastes/12 Studies

Loving Your Husband – Cynthia Heald – Navpress Building an Intimate Marriage in a Fallen World/A Bible Study for Women

Becoming a Woman of Grace (2) – Cynthia Heald – Thomas Nelson Publishing A Bible Study for Women

Becoming A Woman of Excellence – Cynthia Heald – Navpress A Bible Study for Women

Women In The Word – Linda McGinn

Seeing Jesus (1-2 Peter/1-3 John) Equipped For Life (Ephesians/Philippians/Colossians)

The International Inductive Study Series– Kay Arthur – Harvest House Publishers

Free From Bondage – God’s Way (Galatians/Ephesians)

The Mark of the Christian – Francis A Schaeffer (14) A classic statement…never more needed than today.

The Jesus I Never Knew/Study Guide – Philip Yancey – Zondervan

Called & Committed: World-Changing Discipleship – David Watson – Harold Shaw Publishers

Knowing God – J.I. Packer – InterVarsity Press

Celebration of Discipline/The Path to Spiritual Growth – Richard J. Foster – Harper & Row Publishers

InterActions Small Group Series – Bill Hybels – Willow Creek Resources]

Serving Lessons/Putting God and Others First Overcoming/Applying god’s Power Where You Need It Most Character/Reclaiming Six endangered Qualities Psalms/Deepening Your Relationship with God (3) Commitment/Developing Deeper Devotion to Christ Transformation/Letting God Change You from the Inside Out Marriage/Building Real Intimacy Getting A Grip/Finding Balance in Your Daily Life

New Community Series – Willow Creek Resources

Colossians/Discover the New You – Bill Hybels Philippians/Run the Race – Bill Hybels 1 John/Love Each Other – John Ortberg Romans/Find Freedom – Bill Hybels James/Live Wisely – Bill Hybels (2) Acts/Build Community – John Ortberg Exodus/Journey Toward God – John Ortberg

Walking With God Series – D. Cousins & J. Poling – Willow Creek Resource

Learder’s Guide 1 Friendship With God The Incomparable Jesus “Follow Me” Leader’s Guide 2 Building Your Church (2) – Using your gifts, time & resources. Discovering the Church (2) – Becoming part of God’s New Community. Impacting Your World (2) – Becoming a person of influence.

Tough Questions – G. Poole & J. Poling – Willow Creek Resources (3)

How Does Anyone Know God Exists? Is Jesus the Only Way? How Reliable is the Bible? How Could god Allow Suffering & Evil? Don’t All Religions Lead to God? Do Science and the Bible Conflict? Why Become a Christian? (2)

Thinking Through Discipleship Series – Navpress

How People Change – Thinking Through Spiritual Growth Improving Your Relationships – Thinking Through the Risks & Rewards Who’s In Control? – Thinking Through the Authority of Christ Exploring the Essentials – Thinking Through the Implication of the Gospel

Knowing God Bible Studies – Zondervan

Our Good Provider/Delighting in God’s Gifts – Lin Johnson Our Merciful Judge/Trusting God’s Fairness – Marshall Shelley

Life Application Bible Studies – Tyndale House Publishers(Complete Bible test with study notes and helps from the NIV Life Application Bible)

James 1 & 2 Peter & Jude

Life Change Series – A Navigator Study – Navpress

Exodus 1 Corinthians (2) John (2) Ruth & Esther (2) Isaiah Revelation (5)

Charles Swindoll – Bible Study Guide

Daniel /God’s Pattern for the Future (3)

Jill Briscoe Bible Study Series – Victor Books

Grace To Go On/How the Holy Spirit Encourages, Enriches, and Enables Us God’s Name, God’s Nature/Knowing God by His Old Testament Names

A Pilgrimage Small Group Guide – J. Arnold – Navpress

Leadership Tools/Seven Tools for Building Effective Groups Leadership Tools/Seven Traits of a Successful Leader

Promise Builders Study Series – Focus on the Family

The Promise Keeper at Work Applying the Seven Promises

Serendipity New Testament for Groups – Serendipity Press

The Gospel of Matthew

How to Spell Presbyterian – James W. Angell

A Lifebuilder Bible Study – James Hoover – InterVarsity Press

Mark/Follow Me – 22 studies in 2 parts/individuals or groups

A Lifeguide Bible Study – Carolyn Nystrom – InterVarsity Press

New Testament Characters – 12 studies /individuals or groups

Great Books of the Bible – Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. – Zondervan

Psalms/Heart to Heart with God