Beginnings Along the Way An Introduction to Christian Faith, Director's Manual

The 12 sessions of this study introduce the most basic themes of Christianity and explore the most fundamental questions of religion, such as ' So, is this all there is? (Introduction) Who is Jesus, and why should I care? (Jesus Christ) Why am I not where I want to be? (Sin and the Cross) What happens when I die? (Death and Resurrection) Can I trust God? (Providence and Suffering) How does God speak to me? (The Bible) If I don't feel lost, why do I need to be found? (Salvation and Conversion) Can I start again? (Forgiveness and Wholeness) How do I speak to God? (Prayer) How can I make a life and not just a living? (The Good Life) Why should I join any group that will have me as a member? (Church Membership) Love feast! (Remembering, Sharing, and Continuing the Journey)Beginnings: An Introduction to Christian Faith is a 9-12 week small-group study about basic Christian beliefs. It is intended for adults hungry for an intentional walk with God that encourages a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It targets inquirers, explorers, seekers, and new church members and is designed to begin where these adults are on their spiritual journey. In each two-hour session, participants will share a meal, watch a short video/DVD segment, develop the spiritual disciplines of Christian conversation and study of Scripture, engage in meaningful discussion and reflection, explore Christian faith and teachings, and grow in depth of experience through the small group. _______________________________________________ The Director's Manual This spiral bound book includes all the material necessary for the Program Leader to direct Beginnings, including: Theological background How to set up the program Options for schedule, location, etc. Help on how to conduct small groups Menus and recipes for the meals Reproducible forms Training sessions for small group leaders Session outlines for small group leadersNeed more information? Visit www.Beginnings.Cokesbury.com View/download the Table of Contents or free sample lessonLangford, Andy is the author of 'Beginnings Along the Way An Introduction to Christian Faith, Director's Manual' with ISBN 9780687073399 and ISBN 0687073391.