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Small Group Resources
Below are some of the resources, opportunities, and training that we make available for you and your small groups. Most of the books and videos listed are available for check-out from the church library. Training classes, seminars, and conferences are offered on a semi-regular basis here at Chapel Hill Bible Church either directly from the church or co-sponsored by the church. Note that some of the classes and conferences sometimes have a fee to cover the charges of bringing in special speakers or providing supplies for the attendees.
Books and Articles on Small Groups
- Griffin, E. Getting Together: A Guide for Good Groups: InterVarsity Press; Downers Grove, 1982. (In Church Library.)
- Long, J.; Beyelein, A.; Keiper, S.; Pell, P.; Thiel, N.; Whallon, D. Small Group Leaders’ Handbook: The Next Generation: InterVarsity Press; Downers Grove, 1995.
- Myers, J. R. The Search to Belong: Rethinking Intimacy, Community, and Small Groups: Zondervan; Grand Rapids, 2003.
- Stafford, T. Finding God in small group. Christianity Today, 2003, Vol., 47, No. 8, pp. 42. (Link to article)
Video Studies for Small Groups
- Chapman, G. The Five Languages of Love: Lifeway Christian Resources; Nashville, 1995.
- Eldredge, J. Wild at Heart: Nelson Multi Media Group; Nashville, 2003.
- Moore, B. Jesus, the One and Only: Lifeway Christian Resources; Nashville, 2000.
- Moore, B. Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life: Lifeway Christian Resources; Nashville, 1999.
Classes, Seminars, and Conferences
- Congregational Caregiving Class. Semester-long class for those interested inlay caregiving; typically offered every two years at Chapel Hill Bible Church. Training draws heavily from Stephen Ministries training material and from local Christian counselors.
- Renovaré Conference. Annual weekend conference on spiritual renewal, development, and growth, held at Chapel Hill Bible Church each winter. Renovaré is an evangelical Christian ministry founded by Richard Foster and emphasizes a balance of personal spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, meditation, fasting, etc.) and small group involvement. (Link to the Renovaré website)
- Small Group Leadership Workshop. Semi-regular (typically annual) training coarse for small group leaders, held at Chapel Hill Bible Church. The Small Group Leadership Workshop is lead by Jimmy Long (author and InterVarsity Regional Director) and focuses on developing an understanding of the different phases of a small group's lifecycle and leading a group through these phases. (Link to Small Group Leadership Workshop Notes)
- Small Group Mixer. Lunchtime gathering of folks interested in learning more about small groups at Chapel Hill Bible Church or in finding a small group. This is typically done twice a year after the 2nd worship service. Lunch is provided. Representatives from 10-20 different groups are available to talk one-on-one about their small groups.
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