SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITIES


Seasonal Communities Ongoing Communities Signs of a healthy Faith Community
Reminders & Altenatives Resource Materials Booklets & Books
CD-ROM's Tapes Videos
Web Sites
D.A.D.S. Books Web Links to Men's Issues


All  parish members are invited to participate in one of our small church communities.
These communities have several key characteristics: A shared life of some kind, faith sharing, socializing, prayer and a commitment to individual and/or group service.

We have two main ways that parishioners can participate in these communities:

Ministry Groups:
These communities are made up of individuals who are involved in one of our ministries at our parish center:  e.g. Faith Formation, Liturgy, Social Justice, Pastoral Ministry and Administration.

Neighborhood Small Church Communities:
These groups are an opportunity for single and married adults of all ages to experience the power of personal and spiritual growth within a community of 8-12 other parish members.  These groups meet in members' homes and are led by facilitators.

An opportunity for single and married adults of all ages to experience the power of personal and spiritual growth within a community of 8 to 12 other parish members.  These groups meet in members' homes and are led by facilitators. Gatherings include socializing, faith sharing, and prayer.  There are two options for participation.

Seasonal Communities:
You can sign up for the Fall season four week session and/or the Lenten six week session.  This is a limited commitment.

Ongoing Communities:
These communities make a commitment to gather together for a minimum of one year.  Each community sets its own schedule, leadership and focus for reflection.  We currently have 22 of these ongoing groups.

D.A.D.S. 

A Small Church Community for dads of all ages.  This SCC meets once a month from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings.  Join us for coffee, rolls and sharing of our parenting joys and struggles.  We will also explore practical strategies for being even better dads!


For more information call the Administration Office at 763-425-6505, ext. 507 and leaders will contact you.

Groups form based on a variety of needs: Adults with young families, single, newly married, married and mid life, empty nesters, separated and divorced, young adults, etc.
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Web LinksTo Men's Issues

www.sojo.net - Sojourner's magazine.  An excellent resource for a variety of issues confronting today's Christians.  Fr. Richard Rohr has several articles on men's spirituality in past issues.  Just go to "search" and type in "Rohr" and you will get several hits for his articles.

http://members.aol.com/SHEMcenter - A great resource covering a wide range of men's issues.  Fr. Kilikevice has been working with men's spirit hungers for many years. He and his staff offer retreats, workshops, and other events on men's spirituality out of the Chicago area.

www.cacradicalgrace.org - The Center For Action and Contemplation, begun by Fr. Richard Rohr -

www.nrccm.org - The National Resource Center for Catholic Men
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Books
    1. Care of the Soul - by Thomas Moore
    2. The Wild Man's Journey - by Fr. Richard Rohr
    3.  Quest For the Grail - by Richard Rohr
    4. Everything Belongs - by Fr. Richard Rohr
    5. A Boy's Passage - by BrianMolitor
    6. The Masculine Spirit - by Max Oliva
    7. The Quest for the Male Soul - by Martin Pable
    8. From Ageing to Sageing - by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
    9. Fire In the Belly - by Sam Keen
    10. Wildmen, Warriors, and Kings - by Patrick Arnold
    11. The Sibling Society - by Robert Bly
    12. Iron John - by Robert Bly
    13. Soul of a Man - by William J. O'Malley
    14. Crossing The Soul's River: A Rite of Passage for Men - by William O. Roberts Jr.
    15. A Feminist Spirituality For Women and Men  - by Sr. Joan Chittister

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You can choose from a variety of resources to reflect on. Group life can revolve around one or more of the following: weekly scripture readings,  teachings of the catholic church, parenting issues, moral decision making, role of the church in the world today, spiritual traditions within the catholic church, etc.

All Small Church communities have several key characteristics: A shared life of some kind, faith sharing, socializing, prayer and a commitment to individual and/or group service.
 Registration for these groups will begin in mid September for the Fall season and in mid January for the Lenten season. For more information call 763-425-6505, Ext. 507.
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Signs of a healthy Faith Community:

  1. A spirit of hospitality and openness to new members.
  2. Respect for all members of the group and no one person tries to dominate.
  3. A commitment to learning to pray together, both formal and informal prayer.
  4. A willingness to listen to one another even when there are differences of opinion and belief.
  5. An outward looking attitude in the group that stays focused on how we live, individually and as a group, the Gospel values in our daily lives.
  6. An attitude of service, individually and as a group, to the parish community and the larger community.

Our community of Saint Joseph the Worker has a wide variety of social justice opportunities for individuals and groups.  Contact Roxanne Smith (763-425-6505 ext. 226) for a list of possibilities.

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Reminders and alternatives for developing a SCC session:

1. The group leader or host home for the first night:
Call all those in their group to let them know about when and where you will be meeting.

2. First night announcements and decisions to be made:
- Have each person take a minute to introduce themselves

- Go over schedule
- Invite others to host a meeting.
- Decide if you will be doing refreshments each week.  And who will be bringing them.
- Be sure to start on time and finish on time ( e.g.7-9pm).

3. Warm ups:
Occasionally try breaking your group into smaller sharing circles of 2 or 3

- Invite members to check in by sharing high and low points from the past week.
- Invite members to take a few minutes to meditate on the past week and look for "God moments" where they are able to see the presence of God being active in their lives.

Then take time to share stories.

- Select a warm up/ice breaker idea,e.g. from the Serendipity bible.

4.  Optional ideas for faith sharing time:
- Use the faith sharing questions for the upcoming Sunday's scripture readings.


5. Closing time:
- Light a candle, lower the lights and:
- Pass the candle and invite members to share prayers of need, thanks, praise, etc.

When the candle comes to them. Remind them that they do not have to pray out loud.

- Invite members to set a goal for themselves for thecoming week and put it into a prayer.
- Find ways to talk about the importance of prayer time as a way to deepen your group's shared life.

Experiment with various prayer forms: e.g. Litanies, prayers of petition, guided meditations, using music in the background, sing a song, vespers (churchnight prayers), reading from scripture or a Psalm, Lectio Divina, etc.,

6. Other ideas for developing group life:
- The facilitator should regularly find ways to remind the group of the purpose of the gatherings:

Seasonal groups emphasize building community, doing faith sharing, learning to pray together.

Ongoing groups emphasize developing a shared life together. Besides faith sharing, prayer, etc. there are other ways for  developing this shared life: e.g. taking on a service project; attending Mass once a month together; holding a seasonal event for the families of the group members; helping to prepare children in the group for receiving sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation, and Confirmation; go camping together etc.

- If your group has been together for a while, you may want to discern who in the group might be a good group facilitator in order to share the responsibilities of keeping the group together.

- If your group has been together for a while, take time occasionally to ask for feedback as to what needs and directions your group wants to go in.

- If your group is getting too large, you may want to consider dividing the group into two smaller groups.

- To deepen your sense of identity, pick a name for your group. e.g. The St. Francis Community; or the Pax Christi community; or the Dorothy Day Community; The Mother Theresa Community, etc.

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Small Church Community Resource Materials:


Booklets:

A.  Renew Impact Series

    1. Nurturing Our Commitments  - The Early married years.  -  6 Weeks

    2. Lenten Longings (Cycle C)  -  Seeing With God's Eyes   -  6 Weeks

    3. Awakening The Mystic Within  - Graced Vision  -   6 Weeks

    4. Creative Aging -  Making a Difference In Later Life -   6 Weeks

B. Sunday By Sunday - Weekly Sunday readings and faith sharing questions.


C. Living Lent - The Isaiah project - a 6 week Lenten series focused on Social Justice.


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Books:

A. Letters From A Skeptic -  A son wrestles with his father's questions about Christianity.
    Dr. Gregory A Boyd and Edward K. Boyd

B. Serendipity Bible -  For Personal and Small Group Ministry

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Tapes

A. Fr. Richard Rohr

1. Rebuild The Church: True religion, Rohr explains, gives us the way through
      the darkness of life, not around it. "There has been too much talk of loving
      JESUS, without suffering."  He offers remedies to grow beyond our false
      world view and narrow individualism that have destroyed our values and
      traditions. Rohr proposes a "Reconstruction Creed" that focuses on Godâs
      movement in history.
      a. Ways Of Knowing -  21 min.
      b. The Hunger for Meaning - 100 min.
      c. In Praise of Boundaries -45 min.
      d. Learning to Carry the Darkness - 30 min.
      e. Transformation -  60 min.

2. Great Themes of Scripture: (Broken into groups of tapes as follows)
      a. In The Beginning Is the End - Overview and Message - 60 min.
      b. God Needs Images - Beyond Separateness and Shame - 80 min
      c. Mutual Mirroring - Biblical Truth as the Other - 80 min.
      d. The Stumbling Stone -  From Requirements to Relationships -  75 min
      e. The Paradox of Power  - All Things Hidden Are made Known by Their
         Opposites   80 min.
      f. Bearing the Mystery  - Knowing and Not Knowing - 70 min.
      g. The Perennial Mistake -  Beyond Vengeance and Victims -  85 min.
      h. The Resented Banquet  -  Beyond Reward and Punishment -  90 min.
      i. Connecting The Dots -  The Cross as Pattern and Promise  - 86 min.
      j. In the End the Beginning  - Mutual Indwelling -  87 min.

3.  Faith - Recovering the Language of Belief (1 tape -  70 min)

4. Gravity and Grace -  Insights Into Christian Ministry  ( 1 tape -  63 min.)

5.  The Spirituality of Imperfection  ( 1 tape -  68 min)

6.  Hearing The Wisdom of Jesus ( 1 tape -  71 min.)

7. Jesus - Forgiving Victim -  Transforming Savior ( 1 tape -  54 min.)

8. Men and Women  - The Journey of Spiritual Transformation ( 2 tapes - 164)


B. Murray Bodo, OFM -

The Way of St. Francis  - Teachings and Practices For Daily Life -  (2 tapes -  3 hours).


C. Men Are From Mars -  Women Are From Venus - 

The Secrets of Successful Relationships. Each topic is two tapes and approx. 3 hours total.


 1. Secrets of Passion -  Uncover the secrets for creating and sustaining passionate
      relationships.
 2. Understanding Martian and Venusian -  Understand  and appreciate how men
      and women are different.
 3. Giving and Receiving Love -  Learn how to satisfy your primary emotional
        needs in a relationship.
 4. Lasting Intimacy and Fulfillment -  Dr. Gray reveals insights into intimacy
      and lasting fulfillment.
 5. Improving Communication -  Communicate difficult feelings in a way that
      avoids arguments.
 6. Secrets of great Sex - Discover secrets that will lead to great sex.

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Videos:

A.   Fr. Richard Rohr -

 1. The Reign of God  - 20 min.
 2. Living From the Center  -  (study guide)

B.  Good Goats  -

Healing Our Image of God. - Dennis, Sheila and Matthew Linn  - 40 min.

C. Breaking The Pace -

Thomas Keating -  This tape invites and challenges viewers to find God within.

D. Broken But Loved - 

Fr. George Malony -  We suffer from brokenness of nature and life, yet we are immensely and uniquely loved by God. -  4 parts of 30 min. each.

E. Images of Love

Words of Hope -  Jean Vanier - The wisdom of human  experience and biblical faith in a touching and comfortable manner. 13 segments of 24 min. ( study guide).

F. Wake Up! Spirituality For Today  -

Anthony de Mello - 3 segments of 25 min.

G. Wrestling with Angels - 

An Intimate Look At the Tough Questions of Life. 6 segments on separate tapes. (study guide).

H. Overcoming Barriers to Spiritual Growth - 

Dolores Curran.  Topics include:


Overcoming depression; overcoming negativity; recovering from perfectionism, and making anger work for us. (study  guide).

I.  Faith: The Search For God  - 

Fr. John Powell -  2 tapes with 5 segments. (Study guide)

J. The Jesus I Never Knew -

Philip Yancey -  video and study guide series - 14 weeks

K.  Great Stories of Faith - 13 to 18 minutes each. ( study guides)


1. Transformation -  Even when we forget we are sons and daughters of God,
     transformation is at the heart of the gospel.

2.. Breaking Down the Barriers -  We are all one in Christ; the key is to live as
      though the barriers are down, even when they appear to be up.
3.. Ritual and Symbol -  We need memories and acts that connect us to the
      larger meanings of life.
4. The Light Way -  Sometimes our religion is so heavy, it is difficult to share
      with others.
5. Facing Death -  Even Jesus died, though death did not win.  How does the
      fact of death affect our living ?
6. God With Us.  In a secular world, it is important to be alert for signs of
      Godâs presence.

L. Spiritual Growth In Tough Times ? with Sister Joyce

A   Find a Reason to Hope
B.  Inspired Awakening
C.  Human Dignity
D.  A World Transformed
E.  The Dynamics of Hope
 

M. The Faithful Revolution ? Vatican II (Study guides)
A. Genius of the Heart
B. Inspired Awakening
C. Human Dignity
D. A World Transformed
E. The Dynamics of Hope

N. Video study program:

Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours.  By Dr. Kevin Leman

A 6 session series on how to bring out the best in your kids by doing what is best for them.

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CD-ROMs

A. Welcome To The Catholic Church - The complete interactive guide to Catholicism.

Includes:
The catechism of the Catholic Church, RSVP Bible Catholic Edition, The New American Bible, Hundreds of Modern Church documents, all 16 Vatican II Documents, Sources of Catholic Dogma by Denzinger, Cycle of Readings: 2001-2006, Saint Stories,

Moral theology, Encyclopedic Dictionary of Biblical Terms, Church History (2 vol.), homilies of Pope John Paul II, Ceremonies of the Modern roman Rite, Sacraments and their Celebration, Introduction to Spirituality, Ecclesiology.

B. Serendipity Small Group Resources: 

We have a CD-Rom with the small group materials shown in the indexes below.



Serendipity® CD-ROM Curriculum Index

This index was created to help you glance at the many curriculum options available using the Serendipity Small Group CD-Rom. This index will help you discuss with your group what curriculum you may be interested in having printed for viewing at your next small group meeting.

The CD-Rom divides the curriculum into four major search categories: Felt Needs, Group Type, Church Calendar and Finding It In The Bible.

Felt Needs groups curriculum based on particular needs a group may have. Group Types divides curriculum based on a commonality a group may share. Church Calendar divides curriculum based on the common lectionary. Finding It In the Bible contains detailed study materials for many books in the Bible. Each study subject lists the number of modules available. Each study has the opportunity for you to completely customize the study for your group’s particular needs. See the CD-Rom for more details.


The indexes below are not completely comprehensive, as they do not contain an index of the Church Calendar or Finding It In The Bible sections of the CD-Rom. If you have an interest in these areas, please search the CD-ROM for study options. These indexes do however cover many options and a huge variety of topics and needs.


Felt Needs

Awareness Relationships
Choices Stress
Issues Crisis
Beliefs Discipleship
Family Relationships


Group Types

Parenting Singles
Women Spiritual Formation
Work Recovery
Men Couples
Group Dynamics Web Sites

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Awareness

Subject Modules Description
Abilities / Talents 22 Using you God given gifts and talents.
Ambition / Success 22 A Biblical look at success.
Dreams & Desires 19 Can God make your dreams come true?
Emotional Hang-ups 8 A look at how relationships can be controlled by emotions.
Healthy Self-Image 20 How God can help you feel better about who you are?
Heritage / Culture 25 Tired of you life being controlled by people's expectations.
Independence 12 When you're afraid to make it on your own.
Personality / Temperament 23 Is there relief for people dealing with swinging emotions?
Responsibility 17 Learn to become responsible by exercising ownership.
Sexual Awareness 10 When sexual feelings bring conflicting feelings.
Spiritual Awareness 20 Introduction into spirituality.
Beginnings 7 Beginning study for all small groups.
Wholeness - 101 Course 13 Time for a Check-Up.
Wisdom - 201 Course
(Jesus' Parables)
13 A look at Jesus' parables.
Rebirth - 401 Course 5 Study to help small groups rebirth another small group.
Uniqueness / Identity 21 Understanding what's unique and special about you.

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Relationships

Subject Modules Description
Authority 19 Dealing with authority figures.
Church Conflicts 18 What does the Church do when conflicts arise?
Cliques / Status 17 How to find a place to fit in and feel part of the group.
Courtship / Dating 16 Biblical methods of choosing a mate and finding the right one.
Cross Cultural Understanding 17 For people that struggle with understanding other cultures.
Employers 13 Getting along with employers and making friends at work.
Enemies 18 How to deal with enemies and people you just don't like.
Expressing Anger 18 Learning how to express anger without damaging relationships.
Friendships 25 How to build Biblical friendships.
Getting Hurt 17 Opening up after past relationships have hurt you.
Grudges / Forgiveness 16 Learning how to forgive.
Infidelity / Sexual Boundaries 11 When you've given in to temptation or thinking about it.
Interdependence 7 Learning to depend on other people when you've been let down.
Intimacy 12 How to get close to people by sharing your intimate feelings.
Jealousy 18 A look at those times when we want what our neighbor has.
Loneliness 15 Can God bring you back from the dark valley of loneliness?
Mentors 21 Finding a spiritual coach and how it can improve your life.
Proper Speech 20 O.K. so I cuss a lot, does that really matter?
Ephesians - 301 Course 13 Deeper study of the book of Ephesians.
Reaching out to help 19 Learning how to be motivated to help.
Trust 21 Learning how to trust again after friends have abandoned you.
Unchurched 15 Relating to people outside of the church.

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Choices

Subject Modules Description
Attitude / Behavior 19 Ways to improve those times when you've got an attitude.
Choosing a Career 16 How can you be at peace with who you are and what you have?
Friends 13 Choosing positive friendships / how to avoid the wrong crowd.
Goals / Objectives 19 Getting it together, knowing who you are and what you want.
Healthy Habits 17 Can God help you turn around your bad habits?
Honesty / Integrity 21 What to do when you've not been honest, rebuilding trust.
Lifestyle 20 Is lifestyle a matter of choice or is it a moral issue?
Love 23 Is love a feeling or a choice? Learning when it's true love.
1 John - 301 Course 13 Deeper study of the book of 1 John.
1 John - 201 Course 11 Faithfulness: Walking in the Light.
Healthy Relationship - Felt Need Course 7 Living within defined boundaries.
Money / Possessions 24 High-tech toys and pricey restaurants, what is life about?
Morality 19 Who is to say what is right or wrong? Choosing your morality.
Core Values - 101 Course 13 Setting my moral compass.
Patience 20 A study for those who need patience and need it NOW!
Risk Taking 21 A Biblical look at those who like to live on the edge.
Setting Priorities 21 For the disorganized, deciding what's important and what's not.
Assessment - 101 Course 13 A personal audit.
Social Action 14 Needs are everywhere. How much do you feel responsible?
Time / Leisure 19 Learning to balance time, work and fun and not feeling guilty.
Use of Freedom 13 Using your freedoms to improve your life.
Galatians - 201 Course - Freedom 13 A study of the freedom found in Christ.

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Stress

Subject Modules Description
Career 15 Using talents at work.
Competition 13 How to handle fierce competition.
Conflict 20 Dealing with conflict so everybody can get along.
Failure 18 When you're perfectionism is ruining your relationships.
Family Discord 18 When you can's seem to get along with the family.
Fear 22 Can God get you over your fears?
Overload 9 When you're about to crash because you can't stand the load.
Peer Pressure 15 Peer pressure isn't just a teen problem.
Popularity 9 I'd just like to be popular, is that so bad?
Priorities 4 Prioritizing what's important and what's not.
Relocation 17 Handling the headache of relocation.
School / Work 20 When the stress of multiple tasks in life has you down.
Spiritual Stuggles 20 For those who seem to keep struggling with God.
Rebirth 5 Study to help small groups rebirth another small group.
Future 20 Learning how to deal with your worry about the future.
Worry / Anxiety 18 Relief for those whose stress meter is off the charts.
Stressed Out - 101 Course 13 Keeping your cool under pressure.
Stress Management 7 Finding the balance in life.

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Issues

Subject Modules Description
Aging 17 My friends are dying. Help me with my feelings
Assisted Suicide 2 What should you do when it's painful to watch people die?
Crime & Punishment 15 Should there be second chances? Dealing with criminals.
Cults 12 When does religion become a cult?
Death & Dying 22 Can you ever be ready for death? A look at death and dying.
Drugs & Alcohol 8 Battling drugs and alcohol addiction.
Ecology 7 What can we do to make the world a safer place for our kids?
Entertainment 14 Should Christians be entertained by Hollywood or disgusted by it?
Homelessness 9 What to do when you encounter the homeless?
Justice / Injustice 19 Dealing with issues of justice and injustice.
Lust / Pornography 7 Can pornography destroy relationships?
Politics 20 A Biblical look at dealing with politics.
Racism 13 Dealing with racism.
Rebellion 18 Learning when to rebel and when not to.
Retirement 8 How to handle the feelings surrounding retirement.
Sex Discrimination 12 A Biblical stance on how to handle sex discrimination.
Sexual Morals 15 Making the right moral choices could prevent death.
War / Peace 19 What can one person do about world peace?

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Crisis

Subject Modules Description
Addiction 12 Being free from addiction.
12 Steps 7 The path to wholeness.
Chronic Illness / Disability 21 How can you ever cope with a chronic illness or disability?
Depression 20 Is there a reason to smile again? Dealing with depression.
Divorce 16 Overcoming the unbearable pain of divorce.
Divorce Recovery 7 Picking up the pieces.
Financial Problems 15 What do you do when the bills are piling up?
Grief & Loss 21 A broken heart - Dealing with grief and loss.
Dealing with grief & loss 7 Hope in the middle of pain.
Moral Failure 7 What do you do when you've blown it big time?
Parents in Pain 13 Direction for parents in pain.
Rape 5 Learning to trust again.
Suicide 8 Helping the survivors get through the pain of suicide.
Teen Pregnancy 4 Help for pregnant teens.
Terminal Illness 5 Dealing with the diagnosis of terminal illness.
Tragedy & Disaster 21 Putting a community back after a tragedy or disaster.
Unplanned Pregnancy 4 Dealing with life when it hands you another pregnancy.
Violence / Assault 18 Help for crime victims.

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Beliefs

Subject Modules Description
Angels 20 A Biblical look at angels.
Baptism 16 Understanding baptism.
Bible 20 Can someone help me understand the Bible and what it says?
Body of Christ / Unity 21 There are so many denominations, can Christians unite as one?
Conversion / New Birth 21 I want to believe but I still have some doubts.
Eternal Life 16 Is it really possible that someone can live forever?
Faith Community 20 How to connect with people in church for life-long caring?
God the Father 28 Who is God? What is God like? What does he want with me?
Beliefs - 101 Course 13 The Basics of Christianity
God's Forgiveness 20 How can God forgive me when I hardly forgive myself?
God's Love 20 Understanding God's love. How could God really love you?
Relationships - 101 Course 13 Learning to love.
God's Peace 14 How do you turn the turmoil inside of you into peace?
Heaven & Hell 20 Are there really places of reward and punishment?
Holy Spirit 22 I'm a rational, intelligent person. Who is the Holy Spirit?
Jesus Christ Eartly Ministy 24 Understanding the historical significance of the man Jesus.
Jesus - 101 Course 13 His life up close and personal.
Life of Christ - 301 Course 13 Deeper study of the life of Christ.
Parables - 301 Course 13 Deeper study of the parables.
Sermon on the Mount - 201 Course, Challenge 13 Attitude Adjustment.
Jesus Christ: Role as Savior 24 The son of God came down to save me from my sins. Why?
Life of Christ - 201 Course, Discipleship 13 Discipleship: Following in His footsteps.
Philippians 11 In depth look at the book of Philippians.
Gospel of Mark 26 In depth look at the Gospel of Mark.
Romans 27 In depth look at the book of Romans.
Judgment 23 I've made my mistakes, is there hope for me?
Local Church 20 What is the church all about and why do I need it?
Lord's Supper 17 What is the significance of the Lord's Supper to me?
Jesus' Miracles - 201 Course, Supernatural 24 Are there still miracles today? Understanding miracles.
Miracles - 301 Course 13 An in depth look at the miracles in the Bible.
Miracles 24 What miracles did Jesus perform?
Resurrection 21 What is the evidence for the resurrection?
Satan / Occult 21 Is there really a devil and what does he want?
Science & Religioin 5 Creation or evolution? Which one is right? Show me the proof.
Second Coming 21 Why would Jesus want to come back here?
Revelation 25 In depth study of the book of Revelation.
Sin / Temptation 23 What is sin? How do I stop giving in to temptation?
Spiritual Restoration 19 How do I make things right with God?
Trials & Tribulations 26 Is God trying to punish me? What did I do wrong?
James - 301 Course 13 In depth study of the book of James.
Sermon on the Mount - 301 Course 13 In depth study of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
1 Peter - 201 Course 13 In depth study of 1 Peter.
Trinity 6 I heard there is only one God. How come three persons?

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Discipleship

Subject Modules Description
Church Leadership 21 Learn the Biblical principles of church leadership
Compassion 17 Understanding what you can do to help a hurting world
Devotional Life 7 The basics of developing a relationship with Jesus Christ
Faith 13 How do you believe in something you do not understand?
God's Call 21 Learning how God speaks to us.
Gratitude / Thanksgiving 20 What reasons do you have to be grateful?
Ephesians 12 A deeper look at the book of Ephesians.
Judgementalism / Righteousness 20 Living a life God would approve of without being holier than thou.
Knowing God's Will 20 How do you know what God wants you to do in your life?
Legalism 18 Is it right to live you life by a list of do's and don'ts?
Ministry Outreach 19 Developing a common purpose for ministry.
Prayer 25 How do you know God is listening to you when you pray?
Repentance 21 Is telling God I'm sorry, enough? What else should you do?
Servanthood 18 I really want to help other people - where do I start?
Sharing Your Faith 19 How can I help people understand what I believe?
Philippians - 201 Course, Endurance 13 A deeper study of the book of Philippians.
Spiritual Accountability 17 God's plan for using each other to help us do the right thing.
Spiritual Maturity 19 I've been a Christian for some time now - something is missing.
1 & 2 Timothy - 201 Course, Leadership 19 Leadership: Passing the Torch
Spiritual Gifts 16 What are spiritual gifts and what do I do with them?
Gifts & Calling - 101 Course 13 Discovering God's Will.
1 Corinthians 23 An in depth study of the book of 1 Corinthians.
Stewardship 20 Does God have a special way he wants me to use what I've got?
Submission 20 What does God ask us to submit to?
Wisdom / Discernment 20 Determining which teachings are true and which are false?
James - 301 Course 12 A deeper study of the book of James.
Worship 25 Can't I just worship God at home?

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Family Relationships

Subject Modules Description
Adopted 6 Are there stories in the Bible about adoption?
Children / Parenting 20 Help for parents of adolescents.
Extended Family 19 My family is dysfunctional, can I prevent it with my kids?
Family of God 12 I want to have a relationship with God, but I don't know how.
In Laws 5 I've struggled to get along with my in-laws, what can I do?
Marriage 21 We seem more like roommates than married, is there help?
Marriage - 101 Course 13 Seasons of Growth
Marriage Enrichment 7 Making a Good Marriage Better
Nuclear Family 22 Living out your faith with those you spend the most time with.
Family - 101 Course 13 Stages of Parenting
Parents 21 How do I let my parents know I need to make my own choices?
Sibling Rivalry 16 When your kids fight like cats and dogs.

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Parenting

Subject Modules Description
New Parents 13 Responsibilities of first time parenting.
Parents with Adolescents 12 Helping our teens through this tough time.
Parenting Children 14 Parenting children that are adopted, disabled, gifted, etc. with Special Needs.
Passing on the Faith 11 How do we pass on the faith to our children?
Parenting with a Purpose 11 For those who are serious about raising Godly children.
Parents of Adopted Kids 12 The challenges of being an adoptive parent.
Parents of Foster Kids 12 How do I cope wtih the "hellos" and "goodbyes"?
Parents in Pain 12 Parenting children / teens who repeatedly disappoint you.
Blended Families 12 How we become us?
Parents of Tragic Loss 11 Parents dealing with the loss of a child.

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Singles

Subject Modules Description
Suddenly Single 11 Dealing with singleness when it comes unexpectantly.
Dating Dilemma 11 A look at Biblical stories to help you find the right one.
Flying Solo 12 The Biblical advantages of those that choose to remain single.
Single Lifestyle 12 Overcoming the challenges associated with the single lifestyle.
The Single Jesus 13 Affirming the single lifestyle by studying Jesus & Paul.
Sexuality Issues 12 A Biblical look at sexuality issue singles face.
Singles in Mission 12 Finding the mission God has called us to.
Single Under 30 11 Where to live, picking friends, what about the future?
Singles in the Faith Community 11 Discuss needs of communication, companionship & fitting in..
Single Parents 12 Sharing the joys and sorrows of parenting alone.

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Women

Subject Modules Description
Women's Issue Then and Now 12 A look at what we can learn today from women in the Bible.
Solo on Sunday 12 Dealing with issues when your husband won't come to church.
Inner Beauty 12 Affirming your inner beauty in a world focused on looks.
Real Tact With Women 11 What do Biblical friendships teach us about building ours.
Women of Excellence 13 How do you become a woman of excellence?
Transitions 12 How can God be your rock of stability in uncertain times?
Assertiveness 12 A Biblical model for women who want to be strong.
Role Decisions 12 Work or stay home; a discussion about woman's roles.
Women in the Workplace 11 Issues that affect working women.
Mothers of Preschoolers 11 Where do I find the strength when my patience runs out?

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Spiritual Formation

Subject Modules Description
Membership Class 11 The basics of what it means to belong to a church.
Becoming a Christian 12 Discovering the basics of the Christian faith.
Maturing in Christ 12 Learning new skills for those who want to grow their faith.
Gifts & Calling 12 Find out what God's specific purpose is for your life.
Balanced Lifestyle 12 How to balance all of life's demands.
Pain & Suffering 10 For people going through more than their share of suffering.
Deeper Life 12 How to deepen your faith beyond a few hours on Sunday.
Stewardship 20 What does God want me to do with all I've been blessed with?
Building Faith and Community 12 Building a caring Christian community through Christ.
Discipleship 12 What does it mean to give Christ your total commitment?

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Work

Subject Modules Description
Faith at Work 12 Learn how to keep the faith while at your job.
Career Assessment 12 For those struggling to find a career that matches their gifts.
Workaholics 12 What happens when work is all you have left?
Business Relationships 12 Seeking to imitate Jesus in dealing with bosses & co-workers.
Business Ethics 12 A look at honesty and integrity in business practices
Workplace Stress 12 How do we keep work stress under control?
Personal Integrity 10 A look at Biblical stories that deal with matters of integrity.
Employment 12 Scriptural direction for the unemployed or unhappy on the job.
Bored & Burned Out 12 For people burned out in their jobs and in need of support.
Young Professionals 12 Young professionals talk about God's guidance for success.

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Recovery

Subject Modules Description
Divorce Recovery 12 Recovering from the loss.
Inner Healing 12 Healing for Mild Depression.
12 Step Bible Study with Jesus 23 Typical 12 step program with added scripture for each step.
Adult Children of Alcoholics 12 Finding reconciliation.
Grief & Loss 21 Overcoming the single greatest loss of my life.
Physical & Sexual Abuse 12 Finding reconciliation.
Addictions Anonymous 12 Dealing with addictions - eating, drugs, pornography, etc.
Crime Victim Survivors 12 Processing anger and gaining hope for the future.
Overcomers 11 Learning way