Welcome to this Bible Church resource for helping individuals and groups to grow in Christ. You will find a variety of topics in books and DVDs that provide great discussions in Life Groups. These are to be found to the left as you enter the library, and some may be checked out from Randy’s office (RR). Please take full advantage of them.

As a priority we desire each Life Group to study the Gospel Centered Life at some point during their first year together. At other times there may be a Life Group discussion of sermons. Occasionally there are special themes, like our church-wide study of The Story. Finally there are many themes and resources to study, which are recommended by Randy & Jay.

Following the Gospel-Centered Life, Sonship and Gospel Transformation offer a curriculum for continued growth in following Jesus.

Discipleship/ Following Jesus

1. Gospel Centered Life, study book (CHBC library)
   Introductory discipleship of gospel and grace
   http://www.whm.org/gcl
2. Sonship, study book (CHBC library)
   16 lessons of living life in light of the Cross
   http://www.whm.org/sonship
3. Gospel Transformation, study book (CHBC library)
   36 lessons of gospel living, from faith to fruit of the Spirit
   http://www.whm.org/work/gospel-transformation
4. Discipleship Essentials, study book (CHBC library)
   26 insightful lessons with scripture, readings and thought questions
   http://www.amazon.com/Discipleship-Essentials-Guide-Building-Christ/dp/0830810870

Approaching Seekers

1. Christianity Explored, DVDs (RR office)
   Group material and dynamics similar to the Alpha course
   http://www.christianityexplored.org/
2. The Reason for God by Tim Keller, DVDs & book (library & RR office)
   Live and unscripted, Keller interviews people with doubts and objections
   http://store.rightnow.org/Store/Adult_Small_Group_Video_Bible_Studies/3289/The_Reason_for_God_DVD_
3. Walk Across the Room by Bill Hybels, book & DVD (CHBC library)
   Being genuine and reaching out with Christ’s love
   http://www.amazon.com/Just-Walk-Across-Room-Pointing/dp/0310266696

Spiritual Living

1. A Spiritual Formation Workbook by Smith & Greybeal (RR office)
   6 Christian traditions provide practical action steps to your spiritual life
   http://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Formation-Workbook-Resources-Nurturing/dp/0062516264
2. God’s Image/ Self-Image by Randy Russell
   The Christian Life is our life transformed to be like Jesus
   PDF available upon request from the author, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
3. Conformed to His Image by Kenneth Boa, book (CHBC library)
   Twelve approaches to Christian living that give a wholistic understanding
   http://www.amazon.com/Conformed-His-Image-Practical-Approaches/dp/031023848X
4. The Great Omission by Dallas Willard, book (CHBC library)
   The best of Dallas Willard, emphasizing becoming and making disciples
   http://www.amazon.com/Great-Omission-Reclaiming-Essential-Discipleship/dp/0060882433
5. The Good and Beautiful God by James Bryan Smith, book (CHBC library)
   Spiritual transformation through practical activities, like sleeping
   http://www.amazon.com/Good-Beautiful-God-Falling-Apprentice/dp/0830835318
6. Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard, DVDds (CHBC library)
   13 lessons, learning Christlikeness from Dallas Willard
   http://store.renovare.us/p-109-renovation-of-the-heart-video-curriculum.aspx
7. Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster, DVDs (CHBC library)
   13 lessons, learning classic spiritual disciplines from Richard Foster
   http://store.renovare.us/p-125-celebration-of-discipline-video-curriculum.aspx
8. Clarifying the Bible, DVD (RR office)
   Understanding the Bible’s 66 books and timeline
   http://www.clarifyingthebible.com/Site/whatisit.htm

Prayer

1. Prayer, Does it Make Any Difference by Philip Yancey. Book (CHBC library)
   Practical insight into the dynamics of conversing with God
   http://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Does-Make-Any-Difference/dp/0310271053
2. Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home by Richard Foster, book (CHBC library)
   Understanding prayer by describing various types of prayer
   http://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Finding-Hearts-True-Home/dp/0060628464
3. The Only Necessary Thing by Henri Nouwen, book (CHBC library)
   Gleaning the essence of prayer through the writings of Henri Nouwen
   http://www.amazon.com/Only-Necessary-Thing-Living-Prayerful/dp/0824518330

Building Community – Small Groups

Relationships

Marriage

1. Love and Respect by the Eggerichs’, DVDs (library & RR office)
   Import 7 hours of a great marriage retreat into your group
   http://loveandrespect.com/store/love-and-respect-DVDs.html
2. The Meaning of Marriage by Tim & Kathy Keller, book (CHBC library)
   ‘…elevates marriage, making it something beautiful, holy & lovely’
   http://timothykeller.com/books/the_meaning_of_marriage/
3. As for Me and My House by Walter Wangerin, book (library & RR office)
   ‘… powerful transparent personal and teaching moments’
   http://www.amazon.com/House-Crafting-Your-Marriage-Last/dp/0785266712
4. PREP: Fighting for Your Marriage, secular DVDs (library & RR office)
   Excellent training on communication & conflict resolution
   https://www.prepinc.com/shopping/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=116

Parenting

1. Parenting with Purpose, study book (RR office)
   Principles and challenges facing parents today
   http://ccbt.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27&Itemid=47

Financial

Personal assessments

1. Spiritual Gifts, Talents & Opportunities from the CHBC website
   Assess your gifts and find your passions on our own website
   http://www.biblechurch.org/chbcjom/ministries/serving/spiritual-gifts.html
2. Emotional Health Inventory, from the Emotionally Healthy Church website
   Find how you & your group expresses emotional caring
   http://emotionallyhealthy.org/pdf/EHSAssessmentTool.pdf
   If unable to access, type in the web address or receive a copy from Randy
3. Do What You Are by Paul Tieger, secular book (RR office)
   Personality Types for Career Choices
   http://www.amazon.com/Do-What-You-Are-Personality/dp/0316167266

Advanced Christian Life Training

Theology

1. Christian Beliefs by Elliot Grudem, book (CHBC library)
   20 basics explained so every Christian can understand
   http://www.amazon.com/Christian-Beliefs-Twenty-Basics-Should/dp/0310255996
2. The Word from the Center for Church Based Training, study book
   12 studies of Christian beliefs including scripture, articles, and questions
   http://ccbt.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=36:church-leadership-series-the-word&catid=6:resources-&Itemid=49

Church History

Apologetics

1. The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Tim Keller, (CHBC library)
   Keller’s helpful book challenging seekers and enlightening believers
   http://www.amazon.com/Reason-God-Belief-Age-Skepticism/dp/0525950494
2. The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel, book & DVD (library & RR office)Interviews with experts: Could Jesus be the Son of God?
   http://www.amazon.com/Case-Christ-Journalists-Personal-Investigation/dp/0310209307
3. The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel, book & DVD (library & RR office)
   Interviews with experts concerning questions about Christianity
   http://www.amazon.com/Case-Faith-Journalist-Investigates Christianity/dp/0310234697

Biblical Interpretation

Biblical Training

1. A free audio online seminary for growing deeper in Biblical understanding
   http://www.biblicaltraining.org/core

New Testament

1. Tyndale New Testament commentaries, books (CHBC library)
   Easy to understand commentators bring a breadth of wisdom
   http://www.christianbook.com/tyndale-new-testament-commentary-20-volumes/9780830842308/pd/824308

Teaching

1. Seven Laws of the Teacher by Howard Hendricks, DVDs (CHBC library)
   7 principles for teachers and learners to be effective
   http://wtbsupplemental.com/corpsite/Product/7LawsTeacher/sampleVideo/HQ/video.html

Caring Community

1. Disappointment with God by Philip Yancey, book (CHBC library)
   An excellent storyline about God’s fairness, distance, and silence
   http://www.amazon.com/Disappointment-God-Three-Questions-Aloud/dp/031021436X
2. Where is God When it Hurts? by Philip Yancey, book (CHBC library)
   Explaining the reality of God’s involvement with physical suffering
   http://www.amazon.com/Where-When-Hurts-Philip-Yancey/dp/0310247276
3. Mourning into Dancing by Walter Wangerin, book (CHBC library)
   A story tells us how a family deals with loss and the stages of grief
   http://www.amazon.com/Mourning-Into-Dancing-Walter-Wangerin/dp/0310207657
4. Every Man’s Battle, book (CHBC library)
   Men dealing with temptation, lust and forgiveness
   http://www.amazon.com/Every-Mans-Battle-Winning-Temptation/dp/1578563682

Community

Shepherding Leadership

1. The Shepherd Leader by Timothy Witmer, book (CHBC library)
   Equipping leaders to know and care for their congregation
   http://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Leader-Achieving-Effective-Shepherding/dp/1596381310
2. The Way of the Shepherd by Leman & Pentak, book (library & RR office)
   A parallel story between a shepherding ranch and a business school
   http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=the+way+of+the+shepherd&tag=googhydr20&index=stripbooks&hvadid=3289176887&ref=pd_sl_sbo9tonpa_b

Missional Living

1. Shaped by God’s Heart by Milfred Minatrea, book (CHBC library)
   Best practices for churches to be missional (outward) to post-moderns
   http://www.amazon.com/Shaped-Gods-Heart-Practices-Missional/dp/0787971111
2. 10 Simple Ways to be missional in your world
   (+ many other sites)
   http://www.vergenetwork.org/2011/10/04/tim-chester-10-simple-ways-to-be-missional/

Mission Communities

1. Launching Missional Communities – A Field Guide by Mike Breen, (RR)
   The foremost book on developing midsize groups for discipling & mission
   http://missionalcommunities.tv/
2. The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman, book (library & RR)
   A classic understanding about Jesus discipling His apostles
   http://www.amazon.com/Master-Plan-Evangelism-Robert-Coleman/dp/0800786246

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