CHOOSING A STUDY FOR YOUR GROUP
With so many books, videos, and curriculum options, choosing a study for your life group can feel overwhelming! Read below for some tips and suggestions to get you started.
QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A STUDY
- Should we try the sermon discussion guide?
- Do we want to study a book of the Bible or look at a topic?
- Do we want homework?
- Do we want to read a book together or have a curriculum to follow with pre-written questions?
- If we’re studying a topic, what would be relevant for our stage of life right now?
- How long do we want the next study to be? (Keep in mind how frequently you meet.)
BIBLICALLY BASED
Life Group Leaders, you are the “guardians of the gate” when it comes to leading your group in a study selection. There are tons of resources out there, and they all look good on the surface. Please be willing to look a little more in depth before making a decision. One of our key distinctives of LEFC Life Groups is “Biblically Based.” Your study, even if topical, should be based solidly on strong biblical teaching, not on someone’s opinion or “new” idea. If you ever have questions about a study option, please reach out to Jeff Travis at travis@lefc.net.
IDEAS FOR LIFE GROUP STUDIES
Listed below are ideas for Life Group studies, including books, video series, curriculum, discussion guides, and more! Also, be sure to check out the study resources available at LEFC's library! The library is open on Sunday mornings from 8:30am to 11:30am and on Wednesdays from 9am to 2pm.
Updated weekly with the sermon on LEFC's website.
The Gospel-Centered Life - Great for starting with a new group!
The Gospel-Centered Community
The Gospel-Centered Parent
The Gospel-Centered Family
The Gospel-Centered Life at Work
The Gospel-Centered Marriage
The Gospel-Centered Family
Gospel 101
Gospel Love
Gospel Identity
Gospel Growth
Ruth
Ecclesiastes
Jonah
Titus
1 John
Revelation
Can be found on YouTube.
Bible Study centered on study of specific sections of Scripture. Many options are available.
Counter Culture by David Platt
Follow Me by David Platt
Recovering Redemption by Matt Chandler
Goliath Must Fall by Louie Giglio
The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
Good Faith Debates by The Gospel Coalition
The Blazing Center by John Piper
The Engagement Project by Del Tackett
What Did You Expect by Paul Tripp (marriage)
The Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler (marriage)
The Chosen (TV series)
Multiply by Francis Chan
Crazy Love by Francis Chan
You and Me Together by Francis Chan
The Common Rule by Justin Earley
B.L.E.S.S. by Dave and Jon Ferguson
Blessed by Nancy Guthrie
One-to-One Bible Reading by David Helm
The New City Catechism by Timothy Keller
The Red Sea Rules by Robert J. Morgan
Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
Radical by David Platt
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer
Reactivity by Paul David Tripp
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Ted Tripp
Side by Side by Ed Welch (free leader guide available)
Caring for One Another by Ed Welch