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Small Group Idea Center

Resources and encouragement
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The Good and Beautiful Life (The Apprentice Series)

Book We have bought into false notions that lead us into the vices that cause ruin. Following the Sermon on the Mount, this follow-up to James Bryan Smith's The Good and Beautiful God guides us to look behind these character flaws and to replace our false beliefs with Jesus' narratives about life in the kingdom of God.   Learn More »

Small Group Leaders' Handbook

Book Here is a book for small group leaders by a small group of small group leaders! The group that wrote this book—made up of current and former campus ministry professionals with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship—will help you learn how to help your group experience true transformation together in Christ. Learn More »

Philippians (NTWE)

Book Things don't always go the way we intend. It's easy to feel discouraged because what we hope for is thwarted, or because people make life difficult. These eight studies from N. T. Wright will help us learn from Paul the art of seeing God's purposes working out through problems and difficulties.   Learn More »

The Mystery of the Cross

Book In this thoughtful book that includes beautiful images of ancient Christian art, Judith Couchman takes up forty images of the cross from early Christianity. As we discover the meaning and significance of each of these uses, we learn a little more about the early church and how to focus on the meaning of the cross. Learn More »


 

About The Small Group Idea Center

Each week, two ideas from our Small Group Idea Book are featured here. These creative, tested ideas are contributed by small group leaders like you to strengthen community, nurture, worship, prayer and outreach.

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Small Group Starter Kit »
Small Group Leaders' Handbook »
Big Book on Small Groups »
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Biblical Foundations for Small Group Ministry »
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Recommended Web Sites

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