IVP Just Show Up Book Club
What is the Just Show Up Book Club? It is a stress-free book club where you simply show up to read, listen, and discuss books with others. No homework, no pressure – just meaningful conversations and shared learning.
How It Works
Sign Up Anytime
Join us for all seven of our book clubs this year, or select just one. Choose what interests you.
Show Up Weekly
Two weekly options are available to you. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays over lunch. The Tuesday session focuses on Justice books. The Thursday session centers Spiritual Growth books.
Listen & Discuss
Listen to the audiobook together during each session and share your thoughts. The group typically covers one chapter each week.
Upcoming Book Clubs
Justice Track: Tuesdays at 12:00 PM CST
Impact your world with books that promote healing, build bridges, and encourage faithful engagement.
Spiritual Formation Track: Thursdays at 12:00 PM CST
Nurture your soul with books that guide you toward a deeper connection with God.
Why Join?
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Complete Books Effortlessly Enjoy the satisfaction of finishing books simply by showing up. |
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Stress-Free Participation With no mandatory homework, join in at your own pace.
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Enriching Learning Experience Gain insights from both authors and fellow participants.
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Enhanced Focus and Comprehension Simultaneously reading and listening deepens your connection to the material.
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Be Surprised by Discovering New Authors, Genres, and Topics Together Improve your understanding and knowledge through collective discussions and shared perspectives.
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Boost Your Private Reading Shared reading experiences inspire and increase your personal reading habits. |
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Pick a book. Check out our audiobooks for some initial ideas! |
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Purchase the audiobook. Determine how many book club sessions you’ll need to listen to the entire book. |
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Obtain permission from book copyright holders. You will need permission from the audiobook publisher to play their audio production in a group setting. If you would like to display text for the group (such as from eBook), you will also need permission from the book publisher. |
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Schedule a regular time to meet and invite people to join. We suggest having at least four people in your group. Encourage members to purchase a digital or print copy of the book to read along. |
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Get the equipment. Before your first meeting, make sure you have the technology you need to listen to the book together. |
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Host the book club. Spend time listening to and discussing the book together. Find a good balance of your reading/listening time with the discussion time. Generally, try to keep your reading time about 20-30 minutes and your discussion time 20-30 minutes. |
In association with the Grace & Mercy Foundation, promoting lifelong learning through Just Show Up (JSU) Book Clubs and the Public Reading of Scripture (PRS).
