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A listing of resources for small groups or cell groups, including Bible study material and publications for those leading groups or training group leaders.
Small Group Resources
Christian Life & the Bible
A resource for small groups by Conrad Gempf designed to inspire confidence in the authority of the Bible, countering the kind of scepticism raised by Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code. Includes a DVD with six interactive sessions, a leader's guide, participant's booklet and printable resources. Other titles in this series include 'Christian Life & Work', 'Christian Life & Global Mission', 'Christian Life & Children', 'Christian Life & Today's World'.
Published by LBC Productions (London School of Theology). Price £25.
Available online from www.christianlifeand.com, also available from Scripture Union and CPO.
Connect Bible Studies
Thought-provoking group Bible studies exploring key issues raised by popular contemporary films, TV, books and music. Each book contains four sessions. Titles include 'James Bond 007', 'The Lord of the Rings', 'The Pullman Triology' and 'U2' among many. Also available in electronic format.
Published by Scripture Union. Price £3.99.
Available online from www.scriptureunion.org.uk or phone 01908 856020.
Deeper Encounter Series
Bible study material by John Wilks, Director of Open Learning at London School of Theology, designed for small groups with a good grasp of the Bible who want to be challenged beyond the predictable. Titles include 'Knowing Christ Crucified', 'Love One Another', 'Playing Second Fiddle' and 'Slow to Anger'. Each title includes 7 sessions with CD audio tracks and photocopiable worksheets. Two new titles to be published in March 2007: 'Total Forgiveness' and 'Serve the Lord'.
Published by Scripture Union. Price £12.99 each.
Available online from www.scriptureunion.org.uk or phone 01908 856020. Also available from CPO.
Jesus 101 Study Series
Eight study guides by Bill Donahue that make up the Jesus 101 Bible Study Series. The studies centre on the person of Jesus, and each session includes quotes and questions, an inductive Bible study and an opportunity to connect with Jesus' story, together with ideas for taking the 'next step'. Titles include 'Authentic Leader', 'Compassionate Healer' and 'Provocative Teacher' among others.
Published by the Willow Creek Associating. Price £4.99 each.
Available online from www.willowcreek.org.uk or phone 0845 1300 909.
Multi-Sensory Together Series
Photocopiable ready-to-use sessions for Bible exploration in creative small groups. Each title includes 15 sessions. Titles for small group use include 'Multi-Sensory Together' and 'Multi-Sensory Seasons'.
Published by Scripture Union. Price £9.99 each.
Available online from www.scriptureunion.org.uk or phone 01908 856020.
The Word Made Fresh! Series
Small group Bible study workbooks featuring material from Stephen Gaukroger. Each book contains material for ten weeks study. Titles include 'A Code for Living' (based on the Ten Commandments), 'Revival Living' (based on 1 Timothy) and 'Transition Living' (based on 1 Samuel).
Published by Scripture Union. Price £4.99 each.
Available online from www.scriptureunion.org.uk or phone 01908 856020.
Publishers of Small Group Resources
Authentic Media
Visit www.authenticmedia.co.uk
The Good Book Company
Visit www.thegoodbook.co.uk
Inter-Varsity Press
Visit www.ivpbooks.com
Kingsway Publishing
Visit www.equippingthechurch.co.uk
Scripture Union
Visit www.scriptureunion.org.uk
Spring Harvest
Visit www.springharvest.org
Books
Homegroups - The Authentic Guide.
By Steve and Mandy Briars
A sraightforward guide with practical tips on setting up and improving your own homegroup
Published by Authentic, 2006. ISBN 1850786542. Price £7.99.
Available from www.authenticmedia.co.uk or www.homegroups.org.uk.
Coaching Life-Changing Small Group Leaders
By Greg Bowman and Bill Donahue
A resource for small group coaches who want to lead and shepherd with excellence. It also features a section specifically for leaders who are responsible for setting up small-group structures in the church.
Published by Zondervan, 2006. ISBN 0310251796.
Available online from www.willowcreek.org.uk or phone 0845 1300 909.
The Spirit-filled Small Group
By Joel Comiskey
Published by Chosen Books, 2005. ISBN 0800793862.
Small Groups, Growing Churches
By Mike Law
A practical workbook for the training small group leaders either as a course of for individual use.
Published by Scripture Union, 2003. ISBN 1859996310. Price £8.99.
Available online from www.scriptureunion.org.uk or phone 01908 856020.
Leading Life-Changing Small Groups, Revised: A Comprehensive Leadership Tool for Small Group Leaders
By Greg Bowman and Bill Donahue
Small group guidebook for cultivating small groups that foster discipleship and spiritual transformation. Organized in a ready-reference format, it offers a commanding grasp of topics, including group formation and values, leadership requirements and responsibilities, group structure and meeting preparation.
Published by Zondervan, 2002. ISBN 0310247500.
Available online from www.willowcreek.org.uk or phone 0845 1300 909.
Housegroups Leaders' Survival Guide
Edited by Ian Coffey and Stephen Gaukroger
Published by Crossway Books (IVP), 1996. ISBN 1856841480. Price £4.99.
How To Build A Small Groups Ministry
By Neal F. McBride
Published by NavPress, 1994. ISBN 0891097694.
How To Lead Small Groups
By Neal F. McBride
Published by NavPress, 1990. ISBN 0891093036.
Websites
Cell UK
Encourages and promotes the development of cell churches across the denominations in the United Kingdom Cell UK and provides a range of resources for those interested in cell church.
Visit www.celluk.org.uk
Church @ Home
Small groups web magazine from Scripture Union which aims to encourage small groups and their leaders.
Visit www.scriptureunion.org.uk/churchathome
Willow Creek Association
Website of the WCA aims to inspire, equip, and encourage Christian leaders to build biblically functioning churches that reach increasing numbers of unchurched people and often produce useful small groups resources.
Visit www.willowcreek.org.uk or www.willowcreek.com
*Please note: The Information and Resources Centre has compiled the above list on information received only and is aware that it does not constitute a complete catalogue of small group resources available to churches. For more resources please visit your local Christian bookshop.
Compiled by the Evangelical Alliance’s Information and Resources Centre, September 2006.
