Some recommended books and studies to use between Small Group cycles:
Books
We always recommend for groups to base their studies in the Bible, but if you're wanting to read a book on a specific topic to deepen your faith, here are some titles we recommend (in no particular order):
Basic Christianity - John Stott (theology)
The King Jesus Gospel - Scot McKnight (theology)
Surprised by Hope - N. T. Wright (theology)
A Community Called Atonement - Scot McKnight (theology, ecclesiology, mission)
The Prodigal God - Timothy Keller (theology)
Every Good Endeavor - Timothy Keller (vocation, theology, mission)
Invitation to a Journey - Robert Mulholland Jr. (spiritual formation)
The Spirit of the Disciplines - Dallas Willard (spiritual formation)
Celebration of Discipline - Richard Foster (spiritual formation)
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Peter Scazzero (spiritual formation)
The Voice of Jesus - Gordon T. Smith (discernment, spiritual formation)
Life Together - Dietrich Bonhoeffer (spiritual formation)
God in my Everything - Ken Shigematsu (spiritual formation)
The Meaning of Marriage - Timothy Keller (marriage)
You and Me Forever - Francis Chan (marriage)
How to Pray; A Simple Guide for Normal People - Peter Grieg (prayer)
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire - Jim Cymbala (prayer)
Prayer - Richard Foster (prayer)
Authority to Heal - Ken Blue (healing)
Discipleship on the Edge - Darrell Johnson (eschatology, study on Revelation)
God's Smuggler - Brother Andrew (biography)
Risen Motherhood; Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments - Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler (parenting)
Bible Studies and Commentaries:
Studying through a book of the Bible is always a great choice for Small Groups. See the BIBLE STUDY PLAYBOOK for tips on how to lead groups into deep engagement with the Word of God.
STUDY GUIDES:
- Gospel in Life (See Studies)
- For Everyone Bible Studies (See Studies)
- The Good Book Company (See Studies)
BIBLE COMMENTARIES:
Here are some Bible commentaries series' that provide an accessible and insightful complement for a book-of-the-Bible study:
- The Old Testament for Everyone (OTE) commentary series, John Goldingay (Description)
- The New Testament for Everyone (NTE) commentary series, N. T. Wright (Description)
- The Daily Study Bible (DSB), William Barclay (NT only)
ONLINE STUDY TOOLS:
