Resources for Women 2011

Three resources for ALL group leaders:

1. Making Small Groups Work, Cloud and Townsend, the "bible" for small group leaders. Free copy in Karl's office.

2. **REGROUP series by Bill Donohue, Cloud, Townsend. DVDs, interaction with group in workbook. Foundational principles of small groups and problem-solving. Each section can be done independent of the others, so this can be a good review and filler for your group when you are in between studies.*

3. www.biblegateway.com is a great resources that enables you to look up multiple verses at a time; great time-saver for in-depth studies that doesn't compromise the integrity of the Scripture.

A Life God Rewards, Bruce Wilkinson - small book with study guides
A Woman Can Lead, Alice Mattheis - Women of the Bible
**Amazing Collection - this study covers each book of the Bible, a group at a time, in a DVD set with five days of homework; good for new, as well as mature believers
Bad Girls of the Bible, Liz Curtis Higgs
Be Encouraged, the "B" series, Warren Wiersby - 2 Corinthians
Be Joyful, the "B" Series, Warren Wiersby - Philippians
Be Mature, the "B" series, Warren Wiersby - Romans; we found Wiersbe to be the best compromise for both people with limited time as well as for those with an in-depth study preference
**Believing God, Beth Moore - challenges both new and mature believers to believe God, not just believe in Him*
**Breaking Free, Beth Moore - a life-changing, in-depth study that searches the heart and mind to find freedom to live the abundant life that God has promised*
Calm My Anxious Heart, Dillow
Caring People - learning the "one-anothers" in the Bible
Changes That Heal
Christ in the School of Prayer, Andrew Murray - life-changing
Daily Devotional - from crosswalk.com
**Daniel, Beth Moore - life-changing for our group; lots of homework, but well worth the investment*
**DivorceCare - a support recovery group for those facing separation or divorce
**Esther, Beth Moore - this reminds us that all women can be used of God, no matter what their circumstances*
Every Women's Battle - sensitive topic, so an established, secure group is best suited for this study
**Experiencing God, Blackby - concepts critical to Christian growth; can change your whole outlook on ministry*
Falling in Love with Jesus, D Breston/K Tricolli - focuses on singles, but anyone can benefit from this study
Fearless, Max Lucado
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World and Having a Mary Spirit in a Martha World, Joanna Weaver
**He Speaks to Me, Priscella Shirer - through scripture, it seeks to show practical ways for us to "hear" God and to act on what we hear; six-week DVD study*
1 Corinthians, Max Lucado - for new/young believers
In God's Presence, T.W. Hunt - book on prayer
Intimacy with the Almighty, Chuck Swindoll - book, no study guide, but great for group work
Isaiah - lots of depth
James
**Jonah, Navigating a Life Interrupted by God, Priscella Shirer - teaches how to view life's interruptions as God's divine invitation to follow and experience Him*
Life Change series, Nav Press*
Lord Where Are You? series, Kay Arthur
Loved by God, Liz Curtis Higgs
Mary Magdelene, Liz Curtis Higgs
Me, Myself and Lies, Jennifer Rothschild
Parables of the Kingdom
Prayer, Holy Spirit, by Campus Crusade - for new believers
Really Bad Girls of the Bible, Liz Curtis Higgs
**Regroup - good at sharpening skills for all members and showing new members what a solid group looks like; doesn't need to be done in order; some segments are only 15 minutes*
Secrets of the Vine, Bruce Wilkinson - small book with study guide
Seeking Him: Experiencing the Joy of Personal Revival, Nancy DeMoss - 12 weeks
Serendipity Series - good for younger Christians
Sermon on the Mount, John Stott - not as complex as Wiersbe & good topic*
Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible, Liz Curtis Higgs
**Stepping Up, Beth Moore (Psalms of Ascent) - powerful and uplifting
Super Book, InterVarsity Press - book of Philippians; good for younger Christians
The Mind of Christ, Hunt - in-depth study
Too Busy Not to Pray, Bill Hybels - for those believers who want to follow God's leading for their daily life
Uniqueness of Jesus, Campus Crusade - for non-Christians
When God's People Pray, Jim Cymbala - six-week study
When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, Beth Moore - teaches that we are all vulnerable to fall into sin and how to guard against it.
Women of the Old Testament, Gladys Hunt - good for younger Christians

*indicates material that has been used by multiple groups
**studies in a DVD format

Many resources include a comment from the leader. For more information, contact Sally Kantzes at skantzes@gmail.com.