Criteria for material (Bible studies, books, videos, etc.) that a Small Group leader should look for:
A study on a book of the Bible or other material that has a solid Biblical worldview (i.e. avoid material that is weak in Biblical foundation or has any questionable Biblical interpretations)
Good use of Biblical hermeneutics (i.e. includes aspects of observation, interpretation, and application)
Conducive to interactive spiritual growth within Small Groups
Alignment with the purpose and needs of the group
Available for order at the Calvary Tucson bookstore
Reviews:
Calvary Chapel Distinctives by Chuck Smith
Living Water by Chuck Smith - Review 1 Review 2
Why Grace Changes Everything by Chuck Smith
Final Act by Chuck Smith
When The Storm Hits by Chuck Smith
Philippians by Kay Smith
by InterVarsity Press
Available for order at the Calvary Tucson bookstore, Christian Book Distributors, or Amazon
Reviews:
John 1-12 and 13-21 by Douglas Connelly
John's Letters by Ronald Blankley
The Twelve Disciples by Douglas Connelly
Good and Evil by Douglas Connelly
The Armor of God by Douglas Connelly
Miracles by Douglas Connelly
End Times by R. Paul Stevens
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
Revealing Revelation: How God's Plans for the Future Can Change Your Life Now by Amir Tsarfati
Seven Men and the Secret of Their Greatness by Eric Metaxas
Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges by Gregory Koukl
What Happens Next: A Traveler’s Guide Through the End of This Age by Max Lucado
You Can Understand the Book of Revelation: Exploring Its Mystery and Message by Skip Heitzig
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg
To write a review:
Download a template (below), write and save the review on your computer, then email it to the Small Groups Ministry Leader.
Word Doc Template <-- click this link, then select File and Download