Study Pathways
There are thousands of small group resources available today, but there are a few questions we need to consider before picking our next study.
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What do our group members need to study in this season?
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Does our group tend to over-emphasize one topic while neglecting another?
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If a member of my group faithfully participates for the next 3 years (approximately 12 studies), what will this person learn? What will be lacking?
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Do we only see Scripture with a microscope rather than occasionally with a telescope?
In an effort to help us wisely navigate thousands of possible studies, our small group staff has developed a recommended CURRICULUM PATHWAY to consider as you consider what to study next. This is simply a guideline for growing your group while addressing some important questions like the ones listed above. Please familiarize yourself with this pathway and contact us with any questions and recommendations as you grow with your group.
YEAR ONE
The first study for most groups will be an “All – Church Study”. Past studies have included WALK, OPEN, and RIDICULOUS.
A great first study or follow up study would be:
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Sermon Based Studies - small group studies based upon the Sunday morning sermon
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BASIC by Francis Chan
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TABLE TALK by Eastview Christian Church
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FOLLOW by Andy Stanley
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Video driven book of the Bible study
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SIT WALK STAND – A 3 week look at the Book of Ephesians by Eastview Christian Church and Watchman Nee
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LIFE AS WE KNOW IT by Spread Truth
Other recommended studies in year one include:
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I AM REVEALED by Mike Baker
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WALK by Eastview Christian Church
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Demographic based Summer Studies
YEAR TWO
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Sermon Based Studies - small group studies based upon the Sunday morning sermon
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PRAYER by Philip Yancey
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ALL THE PLACES TO GO by John Ortberg
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THE BOOK OF JAMES by Francis Chan
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RIDICULOUS by Eastview Christian Church
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FORGOTTEN GOD by Francis Chan
Other recommended studies in year two include:
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Knowing God by Eastview Christian Church (coming soon!) companion book: GOD AS HE LONGS FOR YOU TO SEE HIM by Chip Ingram
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Demographic based Summer Studies
YEAR THREE
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Sermon Based Studies - small group studies based upon the Sunday morning sermon
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NOT A FAN by Kyle Idleman
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SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE by Donald Whitney
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AUTHENTIC CHRISTIANITY by Eastview Christian Church (coming soon!) companion book: Authentic Christianity by Ray Stedman
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OPEN by Eastview Christian Church
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A LIFE WELL LIVED An In-Depth Study of Ecclesiastes by Tommy Nelson
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THE INVISIBLE WAR by Chip Ingram
Other recommended studies in year two include:
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Demographic based Summer Studies
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT...
Jason Sniff | jsniff@eastview.church