Upcoming Studies...

A complete list of studies for future Green Level Community Groups:

Downpour: (12 weeks) Pastor James MacDonald is grieved by statistics showing little or no difference between the lifestyles of professing Christians and their non-believing neighbors. He desires to witness an absolute soaking of God's Spirit on the church in North America and he offers a five-point outline that charts the pathway to personal revival.		Discerning the Voice of God: (7 weeks) Having a hard time knowing what God is saying versus what other are saying? This study, by Priscilla Shirer, is designed to help participants know the voice of God; His language, character, and tone of voice. By growing closer to God through His Word, participants will be able to discern God's voice from the voice of strangers.
The Five Love Languages: (8 weeks) We all know that the greatest commandment is to love. However, relatively few of us know how to express our love in the heart language of our family and friends. Fortunately, in The Five Love Languages, Gary Chapman identifies the five primary love languages and teaches us how to use these languages to express our love.		Believing God: (10 weeks) Join Beth Moore as she explores what it means to know and truly believe God. Drawing from Isaiah 43:10 and through the examples of Abraham, Moses and the "Heroes of Faith" in Hebrews 11 who believed God, women are encouraged to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him.
Daniel Lives of Integrity: (12 weeks) The prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressures - to compromise his faith, live in a hostile culture, and confront temptations and threats. Today's believers face many of these same trials. Join Beth Moore as we see how Daniel models enduring integrity in an enticing world. Also, explore the prophecies of Daniel, with historical details, predictions, & fulfillments from the time of Daniel, through the time of Christ, & on to His second coming.		The Patriarchs: (11 weeks) Plunge into the heart of Genesis with Beth Moore, to God's remarkable pursuit of relationship and to the unfolding of His earthly plan: that through one nation - and ultimately, one man - all people on earth will be blessed. Many of the most profound and enduring concepts in the whole counsel of God's Word are initiated in this marvelous book of beginnings.
Know Fear: (7 weeks) Fear is an unavoidable part of the experience of being human. We are taught that it is weak to show fear, so we try to hide our fears and anxieties while inwardly condemning our weaknesses. The way to get back on track is through God. Ed Young, Jr. offers a radical perspective for facing life's most common phobias.		Purpose Driven Life: (40 weeks) The Purpose Driven Life Small Group Series is designed to help you and your group members build greater spiritual health and balance in your lives. This 40 week video curriculum is based on the best-selling book, The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren.
40 Days of Purpose: (7 weeks) Rick Warren will show you the biblical answers to life's most basic question, "what on earth am I here for?" Learn God's five eternal purposes for your life: fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism and worship, which provide the foundational structure for each lesson.		Experiencing God: (12 weeks) Henry Blackaby will help each of us recognize our own personal relationship with God. Even as we try to understand Him, God comes alongside us to accomplish His work through us, encouraging us to step out in faith and join Him in His work.
Living Beyond Yourself: (11 weeks) Come to know the freedom of a life filled with peace, joy, gentleness, and the other characteristics of Galatians 5:22-23 as Beth Moore explores the Fruit of the Spirit. This study encourages believers to develop and maintain an intimate relationship with the Spirit of God and helps them to nurture and cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in their daily lives.		Beloved Disciple - John: (11 weeks) Explore the life of the apostle John with Beth Moore. John had the God-given gift of seeing a larger picture and his love relationship with Christ profoundly influenced everything he did and wrote. Women will discover how to allow God to establish a love relationship with Christ as the motivation for all they seek and do.
Romans - The Letter that Changed the World (Volume 1): (12 weeks) The most important idea in the Bible is how a Holy God can get a sinful man into Heaven and not compromise who He is. Tommy Nelson will look at Paul's unfolding logic and incisive reasoning as to the divinity and holiness of the gospel. When this book is understood, reformation and new life will follow.		Romans - The Letter that Changed the World (Volume 2): (12 weeks) Tommy Nelson continues the study of Romans with an in-depth exploration of Chapters 9-15.
Daniel Things to Come: (12 weeks) Perspective is everything and Daniel is the key to unlocking all other Biblical Prophesy. It's not just knowing how it will all end, but also finding our place in this journey and how that gives even more purpose, intensity and peace to living for today.		Defining Moments: (8 weeks) It's no secret that what you don't know can hurt you. Yet we still go out of our way to avoid the truth. While the truth often hurts, deceiving ourselves ultimately will hurt worse. Listen as Jesus introduces some rather perplexing truths to seven individuals with misinformed lifestyles and belief systems.
Song of Solomon: (11 weeks) Romantic relationships affect everyone. Do we think that God has given us desire and passion without any instruction? No, let Tommy Nelson lead us through the Song of Solomon which deals with romance, conflict and more.		A Heart Like His: (11 weeks) This study of King David by Beth Moore, focuses on his years as God's chosen king of Israel and demonstrates how God loved and was able to use David despite his disobedience. This study offers many lessons for those seeking to have a heart like God's.
It's a New Day, Financial Freedom: (10 weeks) What does Scripture teach about money and possessions? Crown Financial Ministries confirms that marriages are strengthened and individuals are finding their way out of debt. They also become consistent savers, generous givers and prudent consumers. Most importantly, they are in closer relationships with Jesus as they learn to apply His Word. Resources such as financial forms, will planning kit, resources for couples, career planning tools, articles, etc., are available at www.crown.org even if you are not enrolled in this study.		Esther - It's Tough Being a Woman: (10 weeks) Have you ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering? Beth Moore peels back the layers of history and shows how Esther's profile in courage and trusting God contains many treasures to aid us in our hurried, harried and pressured lives today.
The Peacemaking Church: (8 weeks) The Peacemaking Church study features Ken Sande. Participants learn how to apply the gospel to conflicts in their everyday relationships. We'll uncover what God has for us as we begin to discover the rich opportunity for Christian growth that is hidden in every conflict.		When Godly People Do Ungodly Things: (7 weeks) Why do devoted followers of Christ fall into the traps of Satan, disrupting their lives, destroying their ministry and stealing their joy? With 1 Samuel 12:20-25 as a guide, Beth Moore shows how we can arm ourselves against temptation and how to point our way back to God or to help others.
Seven Pillars of Health by Dr. Don Colbert: (7 weeks) God created us as spiritual and physical beings however unhealthy lifestyles, poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, & inadequate sleep contribute to diseases & poor health. Dr. Colbert reveals seven fundamental principles that will energize you and enable you to walk in & enjoy the good health God intended.		John 3:16 by Max Lucado: (12 weeks) If 9/11 are the numbers of terror and despair, then 3:16 are the numbers of hope. Best-selling author Max Lucado leads you through a word-by-word study of John 3:16, the passage that is the most important verse in the Bible. It tells us that God loves, God gave, we believe, and we live.
The Mind of Christ by TW Hunt: (12 weeks) Learn how Jesus' mind worked and how the Holy Spirit can transform you into the image of Christ by teaching you to think as He did. Based on Phil 2:5 “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.”		The Truth Project by Del Tackett: (12 weeks) Do you really believe what you really believe is real? Join Del Tackett and guests as he delves into a worldview tour and guides your thinking into some of the most important questions in history. There is no direction that you can go in which God has not spoken. Get ready for a transformation in the way you think and in the way you live.
A Life Well Lived: (12 weeks) At the end of his life, King Solomon, in all of his wisdom, stopped to contemplate on all that competed for his attention and wrote his conclusions in the Book of Ecclesiastes. In a world where the search for meaning propels us to try everything under the sun, Solomon's conclusions ring louder than ever as Tommy Nelson takes a verse by verse look at Solomon's writings.		Annointed, Transformed, Redeemed: (6 weeks) Annointed, Transformed, Redeemed is a study of David by three of our favorite authors: Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer and Kay Arthur. David was annointed but he made mistakes. And though he was redeemed, he still grappled with the choices he made. But he was transformed, and we can be, too. Each segment of this study focuses on the life of David at a different stage of his life: as a young man, then middle-aged and as a man facing the final portion of his life.
Prophecy 101: (4 weeks) Prophecy is one of the most neglected subjects in Church today. Understanding prophecy is an essential and fundamental issue for every serious Christian. This series has been designed to give you a strategic overview of prophecy; past, present and future. It will encourage the new believer and will strengthen the faith of all who study it.		Learn the Bible in 24 Hours by Chuck Missler: (8 weeks) The Bible is a lifetime study, but 24 intensive sessions can provide the strategic grasp that often eludes a detailed study of selected passages. This comprehensive study will provide new insights, greater understanding & a perspective from which to navigate the Scriptures while discovering the integrity of the overall design.
It's Not Fair! Finding Hope When Times are Tough by Wayne Mack: (8 weeks) We all know those around us who are unhappy with circumstances & forget how big God's love & power are.  His Omniscience & grace knows what is best for them.  It's good to have the verses discussed in this book for those times. To lift up a falling brother, in their despair.  "for as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His steadfast love toward those who fear Him.  Ps. 103:11.		Faithful, Abundant & True: (7 weeks) Kay Arthur teaches from Hebrews & challenges us to faithfulness in difficult days. Pricilla Shirer points to the essentials of trust in God's ability using Ephesians. Beth Moore teaches us how to enlist the Holy Spirit to discern truth from error in these difficult days. The format gives a marvelous blend and will take most folks about 15-30 minutes of daily study.
Made to Crave : (7 weeks) Has food become more about frustration than fulfillment? Made to Crave: Satisfying you Deepest Desire With God, Not Food is the missing link between a woman’s desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to make that happen. Author, Lysa TerKeurst, personally understands the battle that we face. Using Biblical principals, she will help you: Break the cycle of “I’ll start again...”;Make peace with your body & stop agonizing over numbers; Replace rationalization with wisdom; Reach your healthy goals & grow closer to God through the process.		Vintage Jesus: (12+ weeks) This study on the life of Jesus by Mark Driscoll calls us all to examine the Truth about Him in a world that desires to water down or even exclude some of the key points in scripture relating to who Jesus was and how He changed history. Sessions include: Is Jesus the Only God? How Human Was Jesus? How Did People Know Jesus Was Coming? Why Did Jesus Come to Earth? Why Did Jesus’ Mom Need to Be a Virgin? What Did Jesus Accomplish on the Cross? Did Jesus Rise from Death? Where Is Jesus Today? Why Should We Worship Jesus? What Makes Jesus Superior to Other Saviors? What Difference Has Jesus Made in History? What Will Jesus Do upon His Return?
Kingdom, Power & Glory: ''After being Christians for over 50 years, we consider the truths in this book to be some of the most life-changing principles we have encountered since our new birth'' say Chuck & Nancy Missler. Scripture tells us that we are to "prepare ourselves" for Christ's soon return. What exactly does this Mean? What if we aren't prepared? Being ready, fit & prepared will dramatically affect our role, our position & our place of responsibility in the future Millennial Kingdom.		Gripped by the Greatness of God: (12 weeks) Using selected passages from Isaiah, James MacDonald seeks to reveal the sovereignty, holiness, grace, and glory of God. Awed by His greatness, as participants come to recognize each of the matchless attributes that characterize God, they will also be led, naturally, to a renewed heart of worship. About 30 min daily.
Lord, Change My Attitude by MacDonald (11 weeks) Lord, Change My Attitude looks at what God thinks about attitudes. This study uses examples from the Israelites' journey out of Egypt to how attitudes can affect whether someone stays in the wilderness or enjoys the blessings of the Promised Land. There is hope for the attitudinally challenged. In this study, James MacDonald shows how you can lead others (and even yourself) out of attitudes God hates and into those He honors.		Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (8 weeks) Based upon Ephesians 5:33. With extensive biblical and psychological research, Dr. Eggerichs reveals the power of unconditional love and unconditional respect, and how husbands and wives can reap the benefits of marriage the way God intended. For couples, seeking to understand each other and God's plan for their lives together.
Ruth by Tommy Nelson (6 weeks) The Book of Ruth is the greatest love story, ever.  Tommy Nelson will lead us through this compelling story of Romance & Redemption. In this journey you will learn: The Character of a Great Woman - The Character of a Great Man - How to Find God's Will for Life - Your Redeemer - Our King.		Economic Survival Support Group (4 weeks) A wide range of vitally important, user-friendly wisdom, based squarely on God's Word---and the practical realities of today's economy. Topics will be determined by participant interests from a list that includes investments, savings, debt, mortgage, etc.and strategies for surviving outages of public utilities, communications, bank failures, hyperinflation, and food shortage. Based on Chuck Bentley's book "Surviving the Aftershock" Recovery from the Economic Earthquake