HOME Group Curriculum Library
Below is a listing of all materials available for check-out in the HOME Group Library, located in the workroom at the Tidal Creek office, 12 Fairfield Road. Materials are stored in two places: on the bookshelves and in the glass-fronted case.
To check out materials, please make an entry in the Study Material Sign-Out Notebook, which sits on the table in front of the Library shelving. Be sure to include your name and phone number and when you signed the materials out and back in. Questions or need to order additional books? Contact Leslie at pldk@embarqmail.com. Thank you!
BOOKSHELVES - Top Shelf
Andy Stanley DVD Studies:
We love Andy Stanley around here! All of these are good - they cover a variety of topics. Some are hardcover books only. If you want to see if there is a DVD that goes with a book, check out North Point Resources online.
Choosing to Cheat (hardcover book only)
Discusses issues of family vs. work, and which one Christians should 'cheat' on.
Defining Moments, DVD set and 12 Participant Books
Looks at great Biblical characters and the moments of decision that changed their lives.
Discovering God's Will, DVD set and 1 Participant Book
Great for a group needing guidance on how to determine God's will.
How Good Is Good Enough? (hardcover book only)
Deflates our notion that we have to be 'good enough' to earn God's love or a place in Heaven.
Legend of Joe Jacobson, 3-session DVD set
A humorous but thought-provoking retelling of the story of Joseph. Good for a filler study.
Life Rules, DVD set and 6 Participant Books
Mike Konoza says this is a great study! Looks at the discipleship struggles that we all have.
Next Generation Leader (two hardcover books)
Leslie highly recommends this book for those interested in exploring leadership/mentoring issues.
Parental Guidance Required by Andy Stanley, DVD and 2 Participant Books
Six-session DVD course. A number of our groups highly recommend this series on parenting from Andy Stanley.
Taking Care of Business DVD set
For a group interested in discussing the intersection of faith and business.
Nooma DVD Series:
Nooma DVD series by Rob Bell. These thought-provoking DVDs present spiritual truth in unique and sometimes unconventional ways. A discussion guide is in each DVD. Each DVD is a stand-alone lesson, good for a drop-in study. These are very powerful, but I recommend reviewing them first because they can be startling! Titles: Bullhorn, Dust, Flame, Kickball, Lump, Matthew, Noise, Rain, Trees, Sunday.
3:16 - The Numbers of Hope:
This series is on John 3:16 by well-known author and speaker Max Lucado takes a phrase-by-phrase look at John 3:16 and its implications for our lives and for those we love. 12 paperback books and 12 Participant Guides. There's DVDs that go with this as well. Linda Annand did this in her group this year and loved it.
BOOKSHELVES - Second Shelf
General Book Studies:
After the Fall: A Climber's True Story of Facing Death and Relying on God
DVD documentary and leader's discussion guide. Good for a one-session filler on faith, dependency.
Be Joyful - Philippians by Warren Wiersbe, 1 book
A study of Philippians by a master Bible teacher. Book only.
Blazing Center, The by John Piper, DVD set and 2 Participant Guides
A study on the supremacy of Jesus and how our greatest need is for Him to become the passion of our lives, our blazing center. Charlie Cook says this is a great study - John Piper is also one of Leslie's favorite teachers. 10 sessions.
Blue Like Jazz and Searching for God Knows What, both by Donald Miller, 1 book each
Donald Miller's books always take a thought-provoking, counter-cultural look at Christianity, loving others, knowing Jesus, being REAL. Not for legalists, but for those who want to see Jesus in a new way. Book only.
Deity Formerly Known As God, The by Jarrett Stevens, 1 book
This book examines destructive images that we have of God, then explores Biblical images of His nature that can transform our lives. Book only.
Deeper Connections: Parables of Jesus DVD series. Parables is unique in that each lesson on a story that Jesus told is presented by a different Biblical scholar and teacher, such as Dr. Ben Witherington. Shot on location. 1 DVD and 1 Participant Guide, 6 lessons.
Faith Lessons on the Early Church by Ray Vander Laan, DVD Series, plus another VHS Leader's Kit (on bottom shelf)
Wonderful VHS documentary/Bible studies set in the Holy Land. Vander Laan is a historian who combines solid historical Bible study with visits to the actual sites mentioned in the Bible. Great for a 'meaty' study. 5 sessions.
Faith Lessons on the Life of Jesus by Ray Vander Laan. There's four DVD-driven studies in this series, the shorter of which are Vol. 6, The Dust of the Rabbi and Vol. 7, Walk Where Jesus Walked. 5 and 6 sessions each, 1 Participant's Guide per study. The two longer studies are entitled: Vol. 3, Life and Ministry of the Messiah (8 sessions) and Vol. 4, Death and Resurrection of the Messiah (10 sessions). All of these fascinating, DVD-driven studies look at the life of Jesus from a historical/cultural perspective. Rich! You'll never look at the Bible in the same way after doing these!
Faith Lessons, Promised Land (Vol. 1) and Prophets and Kings (Vol. 2) DVDs by Ray Vander Laan. Historian and teacher Ray Vander Laan takes us back to actual Biblical sites to unpack rich lessons on the Old Testament. Great for a 'meaty' study but short enough to do in a 5- to 6-week period. Participant Guides will need to be ordered separately. Promised Land has 5 sessions, Prophets and Kings 6.
Faith, The by Chuck Colson, 1 book, 1 Study Guide. The word "Christianity" conjures up many pictures, depending on who defines it. But Chuck Colson asserts that the faith "given once for all" is an invitation to a wonderful vision of life, open to all who will come. The Faith invites all who will - whether believers or skeptics - to explore the basic doctrines of Christianity and find out for themselves what it really means to be called a disciple of Christ - and how to live as a disciple. 6 sessions.
God Is Closer Than You Think by John Ortberg, 2 DVD teaching sets and 9 Participant Guides
One of the best-known Bible teachers in America today, Ortberg examines how to have an intimate relationship with God in this 6-session study. Topics include: God's Great Desire for People, Partnering with God, Listening to the Voice of God.
How To Act Like A Christian by Leith Anderson - 2 Participant Guides
Solid, hard-hitting study on becoming a committed disciple of Jesus. John Hetrick recommends this book highly. No study guide.
If You Want to Walk on Water, Get Out of the Boat! by John Ortberg, DVD Teaching Set (on bottom shelf) and 6 Participant Guides
This study explores topics such as discerning God's call on your life, transcending fear, risking faith, managing failure and trusting God through Peter's story in Matt. 14. Six sessions.
Isaiah - 1 Study Guide; Leader's Notes in back.
Study of OT book of Isaiah by NavPress.
James: Faith That Works - 2 Study Guides; Leader's Notes in front.
In-depth study of NT book of James by InterVarsity Press. We also have 1 guide for a NavPress study of James.
Jesus I Never Knew, The by Philip Yancey, 1 Study Guide
Working chronologically through the New Testament, Yancey provides an awesome, thought-provoking study on Jesus. Designed to be used in tandem with the book of the same title.
Joshua - 1 Study Guide; Leader's Notes in back.
Study of OT book of Joshua by NavPress.
Mark - 1 Study Guide; Leader's Notes in back.
Study of NT book of Mark by NavPress.
Nehemiah - 5 Study Guides; Leader's Notes in back.
Study of OT book of Nehemiah by InterVarsity Press. Charlie Cook recommends this study highly.
New Community Book Study Series (Willow Creek). In-depth but relevant studies of these New Testament books:
Live Wisely (James), 1 Study Guide
Discover the New You (Colossians), 1 Study Guide
Sermon on the Mount I (Connect with God), 3 Study Guides
Sermon on the Mount II (Connect with Others), 3 Study Guides
Philippians - 1 Study Guide; Leader's Notes in back.
Study of NT book of Philippians by NavPress.
Proverbs - 1 Study Guide; Leader's Notes in back.
Study of OT book of Proverbs by NavPress.
Revelation - 1 Study Guide; Leader's Notes in back.
Study of NT book of Revelation by NavPress.
Romans - 1 Study Guide; Leader's Notes in back.
Study of NT book of Romans by NavPress.
R12 by Chip Ingram. In-depth study of Romans 12 and what it has to teach us about following Jesus in every area of our lives. 10 lessons, 4 Participant Guides. Charlie Cook recommends this study highly.
Tough Questions Series (Willow Creek):
From the study titles, you can tell that these are for the group that wants to grapple with current 'hot-button' issues. Great for a seeker group. 1 Study Guide each.
Do Science and the Bible Conflict?
How Reliable is the Bible?
How Does Anyone Know God Exists?
How Could God Allow Suffering and Evil?
Why Become a Christian?
What Difference Does Jesus Make?
Don't All Religions Lead to God?
What's So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancey, hardcover book, DVD set, 10 Participant Guides
If you have a group struggling with legalism and understanding God's grace, this would be a perfect, in-depth DVD study. Yancey is one of Leslie's favorite authors. 10 sessions.
When God's People Pray by Jim Cymbala, DVD teaching set, Leader's Guide, 2 Participant Guides
Six-session study on prayer from a church with a mighty prayer ministry. Topics include God's heart for prayer, power of prayer, obedience, why prayer matters. Libby DeLoach recommends this study.
BOOKSHELVES - Third Shelf
Marriage:
Boundaries in Marriage by Henry Cloud and John Townsend, hardcover book only
Great book on addressing marital problems and improving your marriage by understanding and setting good boundaries. Workbooks and audio CDs available for ordering.
DNA of Relationships by Gary Smalley, DVD Leader's Kit and 7 Participant Books
Charlie Cook says this study is so good that his group is going to do it again this year! Looks at God's plan for all of our relationships from one of the best-known teachers/speakers on this topic. 6 sessions.
Experiencing Oneness by Harold and Bette Gillogly, Participant book only
A course on growing in your marriage designed for couples to do together. The Gilloglys did a great marriage retreat for us some years back. No Leader's Guide.
HomeBuilders: Keeping Your Covenant, 1 Study/Leader's Guide
From Family Life Ministries. Four-session study on building your marriage for couples or small groups. Leader's notes in front.
Married Life: Finish Together, DVD
Married Life: Trust God, DVD
Both of these short studies are produced by North Point Community Church for their ministry to married couples. These are interactive DVDs that include teaching time and group questions on the DVD. 'Finish Together' is a 3-week study; 'Trust God' is a 2-week study.
Promise Keepers CD Set: Unleashed
Recordings from Promise Keepers 2006.
Basic Discipleship Studies/40 Days of Purpose:
Beginnings, 1 Leader's Guide and 1 Participant's Book
Introduces basics of Christianity through a meal, video presentation and small group discussion. 12 sessions in all. We don't have the videos.
Blueprint for Life Leader's Kit (on bottom shelf - too big for this one)
Great study for a group who is interested in exploring God's specific will for their lives. Very intensive. By Andy Stanley, John Maxwell, Louie Giglio and other leaders. 10 sessions. I don't know where the audio CDs are for this.
Chazown: Relationship with God DVD
Relationship with People DVD
Financial Life DVD
Physical Life DVD
Work Life DVD
'Chazown' is Hebrew for vision, and catching God's vision for your life is the topic of this series by Craig Groeschel. 5 DVD-driven sessions in all, designed to go along with book of same name.
Doing Life Together DVD Series:
Based on the Purpose-Driven life paradigm, this is another great series for a group that wants to learn more about basic discipleship principles and small group community. Good for a brand-new group. 6 sessions in all. Leader's Kit on bottom shelf.
Beginning Life Together, 1 Participant Book
Connecting With God's Family, 3 Participant Books
Growing to Be Like Christ, 1 Participant Book
Developing Your Shape to Serve Others, 3 Participant Books
Surrendering Your Life for God's Pleasure, 2 Participant Books
Sharing Your Life Mission Every Day, 3 Participant Books
Great Beginnings: Your First Small-Group Study by Serendipity House, 3 Leader's Guides.
Six-session study designed to get your new small group off the ground in a dynamic way.
Forty Days of Purpose by Rick Warren, VHS tape, 2 Leader's Guides, 4 Participant Books
Pastor of Saddleback Community Church, Rick presents an overview of what it means to live according to God's five purposes for our lives: Worship, Connecting, Sharing, Serving, Growing. Hardcover books also available in the glass-fronted bookcase. Rick does a short teaching segment on the VHS, then the group leader facilitates discussion.
Pursuing Spiritual Transformation Series by John Ortberg
This well-known teaching pastor from Willow Creek has developed this series on what it means to be a fully-devoted follower of Jesus within the context of Christian community. 6 sessions, Leader's Guide included in book. No DVDs or VHS.
Fully Devoted, 2 Participant's Books
Gifts, 1 Participant's Book
Giving, 1 Participant's Book
Grace, 1 Participant's Book
Groups, 3 Participant's Books
Growth, 1 Participant's Book
Serendipity 101 Series
We only have two titles of this discipleship series from Seredipity House, but these can be done individually as short-term studies. One Leader's Guide each.
Learning to Love: Looking at Seven Relationships
Stressed Out: Examining Seven Sources of Stress
Starting Point - A Study for New Christians
Small group study for seekers or new believers on basics of faith from North Point Community Church. Topics focus on life lessons from OT and NT characters. 13 sessions. 1 CD set, 1 Participant's Book (David has more of both in his office).
BOOKSHELVES - Bottom Shelf
Evangelism and Other Boxed Leader's Kits:
Becoming A Contagious Christian by Bill Hybels, VHS Leader's Kit. Easy to use evangelism curriculum from Willow Creek, very practical and designed to help people share their faith in everyday situations.
Doing Life Together Leader's Kit (see above).
Faith Lessons on the Early Church VHS Leader's Kit by Ray Vander Laan (see above).
If You Want to Walk on Water, Get Out of the Boat! Leader's Kit by John Ortberg (see above).
Just Walk Across the Room by Bill Hybels, DVD Leader's Kit
Four-week church experience on evangelism that includes small group curriculum with teaching DVD. 1 Participant's Guide and 1 Leader's Guide included in kit. Leslie's group did this study and LOVED it. Don't use the little 'Simple Steps' booklet but get the hardcover book for your members - it's much more comprehensive.
Sacred Echo, The by Margaret Feinberg, DVD Leader's Kit. Set in Alaska, Margaret teaches in a warm and very personal way about our very personal God, who wants to speak to us in the ordinary things of our lives. Great study on learning how to hear God's voice. 6 sessions.
General Bible Study and Small Group Leadership Helps:
All of these are designed to help a HOME group leader facilitate his or her group more effectively, either through better Bible study skills or leadership skills.
101 Great Ideas to Create a Caring Group by Thom Corrigan. Practical ideas on community building in your group.
2002 Group Life Leaders Retreat audio set from North Point Resources. A four-session tape series on catching a vision for and growing community in your church. Includes a talk on 'Dangerous Groups'.
Big Book on Small Groups, The by Jeffrey Arnold of InterVarsity Press. First four chapters give you the essentials of leading a group, then the final section contains 12 optional group Bible studies. Great for a beginning leader.
Fitness Kit by Thom Corrigan of NavPress. Strategies for preventing many small group problems. Topics include addressing negative attitudes, good planning, creativity, leading by principle rather than policy, dealing with failure.
How to Build a Small Group Ministry by Neal McBride of NavPress. For those interesting in administering a small group ministry or beginning a new small group ministry in a church.
How to Lead Small Groups by Neal McBride of NavPress. Good guide on skills that leaders of any kind of group need, such as seeing yourself as a leader, understanding the development of a group, handling difficulties.
Ice-Breakers and Heart-Warmers by Serendipity House - Leslie recommends this book if you need some excellent ways to open or end your group meetings. (6 copies)
Personal Bible Study Methods by Rick Warren. In this helpful book, Rick explains in detail numerous methods that he uses to study the Bible and to have a personal devotional time. Good for a leader who is teaching his or her own study.
Speaking the Truth in Love by Koch and Haugk. Good general book for dealing with confrontation.
Small Group Leader's Training Course Trainer's Manual, The by NavPress. Another book for those guiding an overall small group ministry.
Three Colors of Love, The by Christian Schwarz. This book focuses on the three fundamental dimensions of God's love that believers need: justice, truth and grace. This 'right-brained' book is great for your own personal growth, but there is also a small group study available for ordering.
Alternative Bible Translations:
Gospel of John, booklet form, NLT translation.
The Message Remix by Eugene Peterson. Peterson's paraphrase of the Bible in contemporary language. Leslie loves this Bible because it helps her see familiar texts in brand-new ways.
Path to Victory Sports New Testament. Great for use with someone who is a sports fan. (2 copies)
GLASS-FRONTED CABINET-Top Shelf
Parenting/Women's Issues:
A Woman's Heart by Beth Moore, 1 Participant Book
In-depth, 10-session study on the OT Tabernacle and how lessons from it can shape a woman's heart for God. Leader's Guide and teaching videos available from the Baptist Church of Beaufort. See Leslie for details.
Effective Parenting in A Defective World Video series, Leader's Kit, 2 Participant Books
By Chip Ingram of Walk Through the Bible ministries, this is a wonderful series on parenting kids of all ages. Libby DeLoach's group recommends this highly. 9 sessions. Topics include raising positive kids, building strong relationships, teaching obedience and discipline, developing your child's full potential.
Fireproof DVD Leader's Kits, Guides, Love Dare books. Great materials from Sherwood Productions on how to rekindle a dying marriage and to nurture a good one.
Growing Kids God's Way Leader's Kit and notebooks
By Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo, this is a year-long, very in-depth look at parenting children of all ages. There is leader preparation required, so please see Leslie if you want to tackle this study.
Parenting Teenagers for Positive Results Leader's Kit
Six-session interactive VHS series by Dr. Jim Burns. Topics include dealing with teen attitudes, self-image, sexuality, communication, media discernment and spiritual growth for your teen. Includes Leader's Guide and 1 Participant Book.
Power of a Praying Woman, The by Stormie Omartian, 1 Workbook, VHS set
How women can change their lives through prayer. Topics include healing from past issues and negative emotions, praying to surrender control, praying for God's protection. 10 sessions.
Shaping the Next Generation Leader Leader's Kit
Seven-session video-based course dealing with shaping your child's spiritual life, ages birth-12. Includes projects that families can do with children during the week. From LifeWay.
Understanding Your Teenager Leader's Kit
This is an older video series from Zondervan by youth ministry expert Wayne Rice. Six sessions. Topics include seeing the world through a teen's eyes, integrating rules, building self-esteem, equipping kids for the future, talking about tough topics.
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Leadership:
Catalyst Infozines and DVDs
For those who want the great leadership material offered at Catalyst conferences of the past. Audio DVDs only for the actual conferences. The Life@Work GroupZine and the Catalyst books are designed for small group discussions around business, stress, balance issues.
Art of Balance Life@Work GroupZine
Catalyst, Volume 1: Challenge the Process (3 books)
Catalyst, Volume 2: The Culture Issue (2 books)
John Maxwell leadership materials:
Running With The Giants (7 hardcover books). John examines the lives of OT heroes such as David, Abraham and Esther and shares powerful leadership lessons that can be learned from each one.
The 360-Degree Leader Leader's Kit - 5 sessions w/DVD. This series helps you become aware of leaders all around you and how you can develop them for maximum effectiveness. Great study for people who want to lead well, even if they are not the 'top dog' in their organization.
Developing the Leader Within You Leader's Kit - 4 sessions w/DVD. This study focuses on what you can do to tap into your own leadership potential. Topics: Myths of leadership, role of attitude, gaining maximum influence, casting vision in your organization.
40 Days of Purpose hardcover books by Rick Warren. Eight books to accompany 40 Days teaching materials on bookshelves.
GLASS-FRONTED CABINET-Bottom Shelf
Companions in Christ:
Companions in Christ creatively explores spiritual disciplines like prayer, journaling and meditation on Scripture to create spiritual transformation in the participants. Other topics include forgiveness, grace, and the Beatitudes. Because of the unique 'right-brained' approach of this series, leaders need special training to lead these courses. Please see Leslie for more info.
Counseling/Recovery/New Christian Materials:
Celebrate Recovery by Rick Warren, VHS Leader's Kit. Great materials for the person interested in leading a support group for those
recovering from addictions.
Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson, 5 books, 6 Participant Guides.
When we begin our Christian walk we are overwhelmed with joy, but it does not take long before the darkness of intellectual doubt, emotional confusion and physical pain threaten to separate us from our Savior. In this updated edition, Neil Anderson explains that our identity in Christ, the power of Scripture and the love of the Christian community will help us to experience Victory Over the Darkness.
Stephen Ministry. Counseling materials for use by Stephen Ministers only. However, Stephen Ministers are available to present teaching modules for HOME groups interested in learning more about helping hurting people.
Alpha by Nicky Gumbel. Alpha is a comprehensive ministry aimed at introducing seekers to Jesus and helping new Christians grow spiritually. Originating in England, Alpha has also had tremendous success as an evangelistic/discipleship outreach in U.S. churches. I would LOVE to see someone take on Alpha as an ongoing ministry at Tidal Creek!
