Rio Grande Christian Education Resource Center

Group Publishing Samples

A selection of hard samples of Group Publishing curriculum options including:

• FaithWeaver: an all ages formation and fellowship curriculum
• FaithWeaver Friends: a mid week formation and evangelism method
• Kid's Own Worship: resources for amazing children's chapel's
• Hands On Bible Max: all in one quarterly teaching kits for small churches with multi age classrooms
• Group Workcamp Brochures for youth mission trips

Spiritual Homepage Series. Odyssey Productions, 1997, VHS.

A provocative starting point for spiritual searchers.  A half hour program that explores evidence and testimony about a variety of religious issues.  Produced by the cable channel Odyssey.  Topics include:

• Forgiveness
• Angels
• Healing
• Guilt
• Loneliness
• Miracles
• Connecting
• Evil
• Facing Death
• Loving
• Suffering

Hashing it Out Series. Odyssey Productions, 1997, VHS.

A production of the mostly Roman Catholic, but trying earnestly to be interfaith, Odyssey Channel.  Hashing It Out is an evangelical debate program featuring many important Christian theologians from several denominations, particularly Tony Campolo.  Each program/tape is about 25 minutes long and several address multiple topics.  Topics include:

• Men's Movements
• Feminism and the Family
• Is it okay to lie?
• Is patriotism idolatry?
• Capital Punishment?
• Feminine side of God
• Gun Control
•  Multicultural education
• Hunting?
• Racially responsive corporations
• Is America in moral decline?
• Does America have too many prisoners?

A Mom's Ordinary Day. Zondervan, 2003.

A woman's Bible study guide particularly concerning parents of young children.  6 sessions to learn and grow with, by Natalie J Block. 

Imagine God's Way of Life. Zondervan, 2002.

This Willow Creek small group study by John Ortberg is a six-session study will help you begin to dig deeply into a treasure house of God’s wisdom and truth.  From the New Community series. 

Pursuing Spiritual Transformation Series. Zondervan, 2000.

This series from Willow Creek is designed to motivate and guide believers in an exciting process of personal change. The study introduces participants to the core ideas behind transformation.  Individual and group work for any small group.  Features well known author John Ortberg.

• Growth
• Groups
• Giving
• Fully Devoted
• Grace

John Stott Bible Studies. Intervarsity Press, 1998.

These bible study guides include 12-20 session individual or group studies focused on effective witness and discipleship.

• Romans
• 1 Timothy and Titus

Interactions Small Group Series. Zondervan, 1996.

This series authored by Bill Hybels is a powerful tool for building deep relationships through Bible study. A 6 session booklet in the following topics:

• Evangelism
• Community
• Commitment
• Transformation
• Parenthood

Equiping the Saints. Alban Institute, 1981.

This small booklet is a classic guide to Ms. Dozier's method of Bible study for mutually led groups.  45 pages.

Psalms: An Invitation to Prayer. Loyola Press, 2000.

A guided small group tour of the Psalms for busy people.  A RCatholic publication this 6 week study is informative and easy to follow.