RPC Family Group Curriculum


Just Walk Across the Room
February 26, 2008, 1:15 am
Filed under: Stage 6 (Months 16-18): Growing God's Family

Title:  Just Walk Across the Room

Author:  Bill Hybels

Publisher:  Zondervan   2006

Series: 

Length:  11 sessions

Format:  Book or DVD

Description:  Believers universally affirm that evangelism is a vital part of what God calls them to do, but very few make a practice of doing it. Most simply feel awkward and ill equipped. This study aims to help Christians who struggle with sharing their faith by encouraging and equipping them to routinely initiate spiritual conversations with those who don’t know Christ.
There is an 11 chapter book with questions at the end of each chapter, or a 4 session DVD and study guide option.



Roaring Lambs
February 26, 2008, 1:11 am
Filed under: Stage 6 (Months 16-18): Growing God's Family

Title:  Roaring Lambs

Author:  Robert Briner

Publisher:  Zondervan   2000

Series: 

Length:  9 sessions

Format:  Book

Description:  In his book and the accompanying discussion guide, Bob Briner issues a clear call for Christians to reclaim culture by joining it rather than running from or boycotting it.



On Location
February 26, 2008, 1:06 am
Filed under: Stage 6 (Months 16-18): Growing God's Family

Title:  On Location

Author:  Andy Stanley

Publisher:  North Point Resources   2007

Series: 

Length:  6 sessions

Format:  DVD

Description:  Two thousand years ago Jesus addressed a handful of men and women and announced, “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” Translated, you have been strategically placed by God to preserve culture and illuminate God’s will for man. This study unpacks what it means to be salt and light on location; where we live, work, and play.



Managing Our Finances God’s Way
February 26, 2008, 1:03 am
Filed under: Stage 5 (Months 13-15): Season Of Life

Title:  Managing Our Finances God’s Way

Author:  Purpose Driven

Series: 

Length:  7 sessions

Format:  DVD

Description:  The Bible is packed with wise counsel about your financial life. In fact, Jesus had more to say about money than about heaven and hell combined. In this seven-week, video-based, small group study, you will study the subject of biblical financial management.



Parental Guidance Required
February 26, 2008, 1:01 am
Filed under: Stage 5 (Months 13-15): Season Of Life

Title:  Parental Guidance Required

Author:  Andy Stanley & Reggie Joiner

Publisher:  Multnomah   2004

Series:  North Point Resources

Length:  6 sessions

Format:  DVD

Description:  While the culture around you may offer many suggestions about parenting, God has much to say about how to navigate the road ahead of you. Through this six-session study, God may give you clarity and insight into your relationship with your children as well as your children’s relationships with others.



iMarriage
February 26, 2008, 12:57 am
Filed under: Stage 5 (Months 13-15): Season Of Life

Title:  iMarriage

Author:  Andy Stanley

Publisher:  Multnomah   2006

Series:  North Point Resources

Length:  6 sessions

Format:  DVD

Description:  This study explains that you must learn to transform your expectations and look to God if you are to experience marriage as it was designed.



For Women Only
February 22, 2008, 1:51 am
Filed under: Stage 4 (Months 10-12): Split Curriculum

Title:  For Women Only

Author:  Shaunti Feldhahn

Publisher:  Multnomah   2004

Series: 

Length:  9 sessions

Format:  Book

Description:  What’s going on in a man’s mind? Feldhahn’s research explores the inner lives of men and reveals what they are really thinking and feeling. She then goes on to help women apply these revelations to the relationships in their lives. There is also a separate discussion guide available.



Captivating
February 22, 2008, 1:49 am
Filed under: Stage 4 (Months 10-12): Split Curriculum

Title:  Captivating

Author:  John & Stasi Eldredge

Publisher:  Thomas Nelson   2005

Series: 

Length:  12 sessions

Format:  Book

Description:  This study explores the question that rests at the core of a woman’s soul, “Am I beautiful?” Learn how your beauty reflects the character of God and compels the love of your man. There is a companion guidebook.



For Men Only
February 22, 2008, 1:46 am
Filed under: Stage 4 (Months 10-12): Split Curriculum

Title:  For Men Only

Author:  Shaunti Feldhahn

Publisher:  Multnomah   2006

Series: 

Length:  8 sessions

Format:  Book

Description:  Written for men, this book helps them to understand the inner workings of a woman’s mind. By using survey data it shows how women are driven by a need security, approval, and consistent emotional connection–all of which are often frustrated by men’s obsessions with logic and competition, as well as their need for regular periods of isolation. There is a discussion guide that can be used as a companion to this book.



Wild at Heart
February 22, 2008, 1:42 am
Filed under: Stage 4 (Months 10-12): Split Curriculum

Title:  Wild at Heart

Author:  John Eldredge

Publisher:  Thomas Nelson   2001

Series: 

Length:  12 sessions

Format:  Book

Description:  This book gives men permission to be what God designed them to be–dangerous, passionate, alive, and free. It has an accompanying Field Manual to work through the application of the book.