Biblical Equipping

Biblical Equipping is a life-transforming process in which ChristCare Group members follow an 8-step cycle of hearing, discussing, reflecting upon, and living the Scriptures—not only when they are together as a group, but between group meetings.

ChristCare Biblical Equipping Resources

This list is designed to help ChristCare Leaders and Groups choose appropriate, Scripturally sound material for use in Biblical Equipping. Biblical Equipping should center in the Bible, not a secular textbook. (Although outside materials may certainly augment Biblical materials, they should never replace the Bible as the main study document.) The items on this list are considered generally sound and Biblically centered materials. The list will be updated periodically as more material becomes available. If you or your group desire to use an item not included on this list, please submit the item to Pastor Rick at least one month in advance so that the material might be reviewed.

Items marked with an * are available from the ChristCare Biblical Equipping Resource Shelf in the church office.

Title Publisher Level

Family Life Issues Series Concordia Publishing House Medium

"Growing as a Christian Mother"*

"Growing as a Christian Father"*

"Growing as a Single Parent"*

"Growing as a Blended Family"*

"Life in the Sandwich Generation"*

"Overcoming Dysfunction"*

"Managing Finances"*

"Maximizing Media"*

The Godly Man Series Concordia Publishing House Medium High

"Men and Relationships"*

"Men at Work"*

"Men at Leisure"'

"Men in Families"*

"Men as Leaders"'

"Men in the Church"*

The Christian Women's Bible Study Series Concordia Publishing House Medium

"The Beauty of Balance"*

"The Beauty of Holiness"*

"The Beauty of Mentoring"*

"The Beauty of Contentment"'

"The Beauty of Simple Life"'

"The Beauty of Wisdom"*

Connections Concordia Publishing House Beginning

"Knowing God: 'God, I want to know You better!"'*

"Love: 'God, how much do You love me?"'*

"God-Esteem: 'God, help me see me as You see me."'*

"Happiness: 'God, I want to be happy."'*

"Decisions: 'God, I don't know what to do."'*

"Fear: 'God, why am I so afraid?"'*

"Worry. 'God, why am I worried?"'*

"Anger: 'God, why am I so angry?"'"

The Master's Touch Concordia Publishing House Medium

"Living with Chronic Pain"*

"Suffering from Guilt"*

"Living with Change"*

"Coping with Compassion Fatigue"*

"Living with Compulsive Behaviors"

"Discovering Life after Divorce"*

"Living with Infertility"*

"Surviving Sexual Abuse"*

"Living with Too Little Time"*

"Overcoming Depression"*

"Coping with Stress"*

"AIDS: A Christian Response"*

"Living with Workaholism"*

"Surviving Financial Crisis"*

"Living with Grief"*

"Living with Terminal Illness"*

On Main Street -- Video-based Bible Study Concordia Publishing House Medium

"Practical Ways to Manage Conflict"*

"Teaching Your Children Christian Values"*

"Coping with Divorce"*

"God' s Plan for Man"*

Tough Questions Willow Creek Res. New/Pre-Christian

"How Does Anyone Know God Exists?"

"Is Jesus the Only Way?"

"How Reliable Is the Bible?"

"How Could God Allow Suffering and Evil?"

"Don't All Religions Lead to God?"

"Do Science and the Bible Conflict?"

"Why Become a Christian?"

"Leader's Guide to Tough Questions"

Serendipity 101 Serendipity House Beginning

"Assessment: Personal Audit"

"Beliefs: Basic Christianity"

"Core Values: Setting My Moral Compass"

"Family: Stages of Parenting"

"Gifts & Calling: Discovering God's Will"

"Jesus: Up Close & Personal"

"Marriage. Seasons of Growth"

"Relationships: Learning to Love"

"Stressed Out: Keeping Your Cool"

"Wholeness: Time for a Checkup"

Intersections Augsburg Fortress Beginning

"Following Jesus-Encouragement from the Beatitudes for a Troubled World"

"The Bible and Life-God's Message for Today"

"Caring & Community -- Perspectives from Ephesians"

"Self-esteem -- Encouraging self and others"

"Peace -- Christian Living in a Violent World"

Pilgrimage Starter Guides NAVPRESS Beginning

"Experiencing Community"

Pilgrimage Guides -- Learning to Love NAVPRESS Beginning

"Learning to Love God"

"Learning to Love Others"

"Learning to Love Ourselves"

Beginners Guides NAVPRESS Beginning

"Books of the Bible"

"Reading the Bible"

"Studying the Bible"

Serendipity 201 Serendipity House Medium

"Challenge: Attitude Adjustment" (Sermon on the Mount)

"Gospel: Jesus of Nazareth" (The Gospel of Mark)

"Excellence: Mastering the Basics" (Romans)

"Integrity: Taking on Tough Issues" (1 Corinthians)

"Freedom: Living by Grace" (Galatians)

"Teamwork: Together in Christ" (Ephesians)

"Endurance: Running the Race" (Philippians)

"Leadership: Passing the Torch" (1 & 2 Timothy)

"Performance: Faith at Work" (James)

"Perseverance: Staying the Course" (1 Peter)

"Faithfulness: Walking in the Light" (1 John)

"Hope: Looking at the End of Time" (Revelation)

"Discipleship: In His Steps" (The Life of Christ)

"Wisdom: The Jesus Classics" (Christ's Parables)

"Supernatural: Amazing Stories" (The Miracles of Christ)

Pilgrimage Growth Guide NAVPRESS Medium

"Seeking God's Will"

"Mastering Money"

"Living by the Spirit"

InterActions Willow Creek Res. Medium

"Getting a Grip -- Finding Balance in Your Daily Life"

Serendipity 301 Serendipity House High

"Sermon on the Mount: Examining Your Life"

"Ephesians: Our Riches in Christ"

"Philippians: Joy Under Stress"

"James: Walking the Talk"

"1 John: The Test of Faith"

"Miracles: Signs & Wonders"

"Parables: Virtual Reality"

"Life of Christ: Behold the Man"

Foundations for Christian Living NAVPRESS High

"Christlikeness -- Committing Ourselves to be Changed by God"

"Warfare -- Discovering the Reality of the Unseen World"

"Outreach -- Sharing the Whole Gospel with the World"

Walking With God Zondervan/Willow Creek Beginning

"Friendship With God"*

"The Incomparable Jesus"

"Follow Me"

"Discovering the Church"

"Building Your Church"

"Impacting Your World"

Leader's Guide 1

Leader' s Guide 2

The Discipleship Series Zondervan Beginning

"Knowing Scripture"*

"New Life in Christ"

"Basic Beliefs"

"Building Character"

"Spiritual Disciplines"

"Sharing Your Faith"

"Spiritual Warfare"

"Effective Prayer"

Lifestyle Small Group Series Navpress/Serendipity Beginning

"Transitions -- Savoring the Seasons of life"*

"Wholeness -- Putting the Pieces Together"*

"Family -- Living Under the Same Leaky Roof"*

"Money -- Handling the Bucks"'

"Career -- Take This Job and Love It"*

"Lifestyles -- Going in Style"*

"Stressed Out -- Keeping It Together When It's Failing Apart"*

"Singles -- Looking Out for Number One"*

Family Life Home Builders Couples Series Gospel Light Medium

"Building Teamwork in Your Marriage" Study Guide, by Robert Lewis

"Building Teamwork in Your Marriage" Leader's Guide

"Building Your Marriage" Study Guide, by Dennis Rainey

"Building Your Marriage" Leader's Guide

"Building Your Mate's Self-Esteem" Study Guide, Dennis & Barbara Rainey

"Building Your Mate's Self-Esteem" Leader's Guide

"Expressing Love in Your Marriage" Study Guide, by Jerry & Sheryl Wunder, & Dennis & Jill Eenigenburg

"Expressing Love in Your Marriage" Leader's Guide

"Growing Together in Christ" Study Guide, by David Sunde

"Growing Together in Christ" Leader's Guide

"Life Choices for a Lasting Marriage" Study Guide, by David Boehi

"Life Choices for a Lasting Marriage" Leader's Guide

"Managing Pressure in Your Marriage" Study Guide, by Dennis Rainey & Robert Lewis

"Managing Pressure in Your Marriage" Leader's Guide

"Mastering Money in Your Marriage" Study Guide, by Ron Blue

"Mastering Money in Your Marriage" Leader's Guide

"Resolving Conflict in Your Marriage" Study Guide, by Bob & Jan Horner

"Resolving Conflict in Your Marriage" Leader's Guide

Youth Bible Study Series Serendipity Beginning

"Beginnings: On Becoming a Christian"

"Belonging: What's a Friend"

"Challenge: On Discipleship"

"Choices: On Morality"

"Confirmation: On the Christian Faith"

"Hassles: On Relationships"

"Hot Issues: On Tough Issues"

"Pressures: Avoiding Wipeout"

"Up Close: Who Am I?"

Life Lessons with Max Lucado Word Publishing Medium

"Book of Hebrews"

Exploring God's Word--Old Testament CPH Medium

"Promises from the Old Testament"

"Genesis: How It All Began"

"On to the Promised Land!"

"Living in a New Land"

"The Last Judge and the First Three Kings of Israel"

"The Nation Falls Apart"

"Prophets Who Brought God's Message to Sinful People"

"Two Great Prophets"

"God's People Living in a Foreign Land"

"The Rebuilding of a Nation"

"Little Known Prophets Who Spoke Great Words"

"The Books of Poetry"

"Comfort, Comfort My People .. ." CPH Medium

(A course of Jewish/Christian relations)

"Who Are the Jews?"

"The Jews: A Short History"

"Common Roots"

"Jews Today"

"Salvation and the Jews"

"Evangelism and the Jews"

LEADER'S RESOURCES

Small Group Idea Book by Cindy Bunch InterVarsity Press

101 Best Small-Group Ideas -- Discipleship Journal NAVPRESS

101 Great Ideas to Create a Caring Group NAVPRESS

How to Ask Great Question by Karen Lee-Thorp NAVPRESS

New Testament Lesson Maker NAVPRESS

Community Builders -- 50 Exercises for Church Groups* Augsburg Fortress

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