Embracing Christ

Exploring Embracing Establishing Equipping Empowering	The major intent of the second level of the Come and See phases is to assist the new believer in connecting in the fellowship of the local church and teach them basic truths of the faith. A disciple who has completed this phase has committed to vital relationships with other Christians and have gained assurance of salvation and a basic understanding of the Bible and foundational beliefs of Christianity.  read a more complete definition...
The following lesson resources are designed for small group bible study but can always be use for one-to-one discipleship as well. We have organized these bible study lessons by the four spiritual growth phases used by Jesus as recorded in the New Testament Gospels. For a more detail on these phases read Bill Hull’s classic book, Jesus Christ, Disciplemaker.

Download Embracing Christ: Small Group Lessons for Growing Believers 

This 102 page e-book contains 41 lessons for open small groups and includes series on such topics as christian fellowship, basic christian living, the Holy Spirit, the resurrection of Jesus Christ and a study of the book of Hebrews. You may use the different series in any order that you choose and skip any that do not fit your group or purpose.  These lessons are intentionally designed to be simple to lead and part of a weekly bible application oriented small group gathering that lasts 60 to 75 minutes. With the purchase of this download you also have permission to make unlimited copies for your group or groups within one local church. You may also rewrite any portion of a lesson to meet the need of your group or church ministry. See Training Session for Small Group Leaders for instruction on facilitating effective small groups.

You may also want to use some of the following printed curriculum to helping your small group members gain a solid spiritual foundation:    

Connecting With God: A Study Series for Growing Disciples On Foundational Connection Points with God by Christopher B. Adsit

Growing in Christ, (Design for Discipleship Series) by Navigators Staff This perennial best-selling discipleship tool is the classic Bible studies "Lessons on Assurance" and "Lessons on Christian Living" in one package.  These Navigator Bible studies are a great leader's resource to explain the fundamentals of the Christian life.  An ideal gift for a new believer. Tear-out Scripture memory verse cards are included in KJV, NIV, NASB, and NRSV.

Lesson on Assurance The first five lessons from the "Growing in Christ" book: Learn God's promises for salvation, answered prayer, victory over sin, forgiveness and guidance by Navigators Staff Lessons on Christian Living Eight life-changing lessons for growing believers from Part 2 of the "Growing in Christ" book: learn to recognize the importance of the Bible, the church, good works, witnessing, and more in your daily life. by Navigators Staff

Life Change by Student Discipleship Ministries Order from Publisher

Steps Toward Spiritual Growth by David Durey Order Now

Faith: Exploring Your Relationship With God by LifeBuilders (a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, USA ) Order from Publisher

The Uniqueness of Jesus: The Life and Teachings of Jesus (Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity, Introduction) by Bill Bright     More information from the publisher

Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity (Steps 1-3) by Bill Bright     More information from the publisher

(Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity in one volume) Handbook for Christian Maturity by Bill Bright Use Introduction and Steps 1-3 for new believers follow-up

Walking with God Leader's Guide 1 by Don Cousins, Judson Poling (Contributor) View Description

Friendship with God (Walking With God Series - Book 1) by Don Cousins, Judson Poling View Description

The Incomparable Jesus (Walking With God Series - Book 2) by Don Cousins, Judson Poling (Contributor) View Description

"Follow Me!" (Walking With God Series - Book 3) by Don Cousins, Judson Poling (Contributor) View Description