Small group Bible study series
Whether you call them small groups, growth groups, community groups, or some other name, these groups are a cornerstone of church life and disciple-making.
If you are a small group leader, we have some excellent resources designed to equip you overseeing your group wisely and biblically (see Growth Groups, The Small Group and the Vine, and Being a Small Group Leader), as well as how to write your own Bible studies (Writing a Small Group Study).
But we also have an extensive range of Bible study resources especially designed for use in small groups. Although there are some other Bible studies (see the main menu Bible Studies > Small groups for a complete listing), the two main series of small group Bible studies are the Interactive Bible Studies and the Pathway Bible Guides.
Interact with the Bible. Interact with each other. Interact with God.
We often describe Interactive Bible Studies as like taking a guided tour through an old city. You get to see the highlights, learn some background information and get given directions on what to explore next in your own time. They're studies designed to stimulate interaction with the Bible, with each other, and with your current thoughts and attitudes. And also with God as you talk to him about it all. Written by renowned and gifted bible teachers, Interactive Bible studies are halfway between a sermon and a set of study questions. While they provide excellent biblical input and direction; they also leave you to do much of the exploration. See all the Interactive Bible Studies.
Not everyone has a secondary or tertiary education. Not everyone grew up speaking English. Not everyone has been developing their Bible reading skills for years. This is the thinking behind our range of Pathway Bible Guides. They are studies which are short and straightforward, and which use an uncomplicated vocabulary. Yet at the same time they are also studies that do justice to the passages being studied and model good Bible-reading principles.
- for Christians new to studying the Bible
- for people who want simple studies without being simplistic
- for people where English is not their first language
- studies that model good Bible-reading principles
- studies that unearth the profound life-changing truths contained in the Bible.
See all the Pathway Bible Guides.
Also, don’t forget our Six Steps series, which provides a tremendous mix of Bible study and practical training in key areas of ministry. These video-based programs are ideal for home groups too.