{"id":7563,"date":"2020-05-11T12:07:28","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T16:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/mediacenter\/?p=7563"},"modified":"2025-11-11T15:20:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T20:20:45","slug":"study-ideas-for-your-online-small-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/2020\/05\/study-ideas-for-your-online-small-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Ideas for Your Online Small Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here are some options for your small group to study together online. You could even start a new small group using these ideas. Most of these ideas involve consuming the content individually and then meeting together virtually to discuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #1: View videos online and then discuss.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several publishers are making some of their video studies free online for a limited time. Taking advantage of these offerings allows you to continue a video-based discussion if that is what your group is used to, or try something new!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Video Studies Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amplify Free Content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amplifymedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amplify<\/a> offers its <a href=\"https:\/\/amplifymedia.com\/free-amplify-content\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">archived webinars and some other videos<\/a> for free. Showing these videos is as easy as sharing your screen in Zoom so you can all watch together, or you can watch the videos individually before the meeting. Currently, the topics include behind-the-scenes looks at small-group studies, mental health, division in the church, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vital Conversations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The General Commission on Religion and Race offers the excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/r-squared.squarespace.com\/library?category=Video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vital Conversations<\/a> video series. Across four series focusing on different themes, there are dozens of videos to spark conversation about the church, faith, and social issues. Each video includes a discussion guide to use during your online meeting. View a sample of these videos below: <a href=\"https:\/\/r-squared.squarespace.com\/library\/church-building-the-beloved-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Church: Building the Beloved Community<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Church: Building Beloved Community\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/145428364?app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UMC Cyber Campus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbhem.org\/clergy\/clergy-lifelong-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">discontinued<\/a> UMC Cyber Campus, some of the videos they produced are still available on YouTube. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@umccybercampus5121\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UMC Cyber Campus YouTube channel<\/a> to find the videos for the following courses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Kros1Vt-idg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holy Spirit 101<\/a> (View the session one video below.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=S0wTbG3O4fk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land Matters: Geography and the Bible<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LeDOBHsu1C8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Reign of Heaven \u2026 What on Earth? The Heart of the Gospel of Matthew<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living the Questions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Living the Questions was started by two United Methodist pastors who created a curriculum for progressive Christians. They now offer several different studies along this line. One of these studies that we also have in the Media Center, <em>Dream.Think.Be.Do.<\/em>, is being offered online for free during the COVID-19 isolation. The 20 sessions are a distillation of the original <em>Living the Questions<\/em> DVD material and insights from the book, <em>Living the Questions: The Wisdom of Progressive Christianity<\/em>. The video input and accompanying discussion questions provide an engaging catalyst for conversation among those who are searching for what\u2019s next for followers of Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring nearly 30 contributors (including Spong, Borg, Crossan, Butler-Bass, Levine, Fox, and Brueggemann), the streaming videos are adaptable for groups utilizing online video-conferencing platforms. You&#8217;ll find links to the downloadable Discussion Questions at <a href=\"https:\/\/livingthequestions.com\/product\/dreamthinkbedo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dreamthinkbedo.com<\/a>. The free Streaming Videos can be accessed at <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/FreeDTBD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tinyurl.com\/FreeDTBD<\/a>. See a preview of the study in the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living Like They Believe<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/faithandleadership.com\/living-they-believe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/living-like-they-believe-1.jpg\" alt=\"series promo pic\" class=\"wp-image-7602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/living-like-they-believe-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/living-like-they-believe-1-720x377.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/living-like-they-believe-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/living-like-they-believe-1-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/living-like-they-believe-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/living-like-they-believe-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership Education at Duke Divinity School created this online small-group curriculum in partnership with Duke Youth Academy for Christian Formation, but it is not only for youth. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/faithandleadership.com\/living-they-believe\" target=\"_blank\">Living Like They Believe<\/a> offers three four-session curriculum tracks that allow you to choose the thematic focus that best meets the need of your group of high school youth, college students or adults. Each session features one of the films, Scripture study, and creative practices for participants to do both as a group and on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cVocation\u201d challenges groups to pay attention to how God calls us in ordinary and mundane ways and how we can live into the fullness of God\u2019s call. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDivine innovation\u201d leads groups to discover how God takes the old and makes it new in Scripture and in our lives. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe end\u201d provokes groups to think a bit differently about Christian theology and God\u2019s redemption story &#8212; not simply as tenets or a collection of one-time events but as means of understanding how the eternal things of God are a part of our everyday lives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UMC Lead Talks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umclead.net\/talks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UMC Lead<\/a> is an annual conference of TED-style talks by United Methodist leaders. These are excellent videos to view and discuss in small groups. Some good ones to start with include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sabrina Short talks about the importance of churches uniting with their neighbors to improve their communities together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angela Renee Johnson gives a Good Samaritan perspective on what it means to step out on faith and do something you would never do before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trip Lowery shares about ministry and living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Rev. Lowery is a member of the North Carolina Conference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Christian Movies Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/watch.redeemtv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1095\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/REDEEMTV-FINAL-LOGO-OT.png\" alt=\"logo\" class=\"wp-image-7416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/REDEEMTV-FINAL-LOGO-OT.png 1095w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/REDEEMTV-FINAL-LOGO-OT-720x202.png 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/REDEEMTV-FINAL-LOGO-OT-768x215.png 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/REDEEMTV-FINAL-LOGO-OT-150x42.png 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/REDEEMTV-FINAL-LOGO-OT-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/REDEEMTV-FINAL-LOGO-OT-1024x287.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1095px) 100vw, 1095px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This brand new and completely free video streaming platform offers lots of Christian movies and series that your group can watch on their own and meet to discuss. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/watch.redeemtv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a> for a free account to access the Beta version of this website. RedeemTV also offers some <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/watch.redeemtv.com\/small-group-studies\" target=\"_blank\">small group studies<\/a>. Here are some of the available titles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Book by Book<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Man of Galilee<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>History of Christianity<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Going on Vocation<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Apostles&#8217; Creed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Webinars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most organizations that offer free webinars also offer archived recordings of those webinars. You can find a topic of interest to your group, watch the recording individually, and then meet online together to discuss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Center for Leadership Excellence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The NC Conference Center for Leadership Excellence has been producing <a href=\"https:\/\/old.nccumc.org\/leadership\/webinars\/past-webinars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">excellent webinars<\/a> on a variety of aspects of ministry. Some especially interesting titles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ministering to the Whole Person: Wesleyan Precedents for Ministry in a Pandemic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finding New in the Familiar: Reading Scripture with Fresh Eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Living from the Heart at a Time of Heightened Anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Living Together in the Midst of Conflict<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market Square Books<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Market Square Books is a United Methodist publisher that has hosted <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marketsquarebooks.com\/webinars.html\" target=\"_blank\">several free webinars<\/a> featuring its authors. You can make these webinars into a longer study by watching the webinar and studying the book the author is speaking about. We recommend these archived webinars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What it Means to Be &#8220;Methodist.&#8221; A Look at Wesleyan Grace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reclaiming the Call to Lay Ministry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unafraid and Unashamed, The Future of United Methodism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discipleship Ministries of The UMC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umcdiscipleship.org\/content-library\/tags#media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">archived webinars<\/a> offer training on ministry, leadership, and discipleship. These titles may be of interest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The United Methodist Way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reclaiming Evangelism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boomer Spirituality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spiritual Leadership Practices: Living into God\u2019s Vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #2: Use a Bible study app.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.connectedfaith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connected Faith<\/a>&nbsp;is a new bible study app from United Methodist publisher, Abingdon Press. It is designed for use in small groups with weekly lessons that include videos, discussion questions, action items, and scripture. The bible study is ongoing with new units available every three months. Pricing is based on the size of your group and is currently 50% off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connected Faith offers a great opportunity to launch new online small groups. Members that don&#8217;t want to do a Zoom meeting or have not previously participated in a small group can easily join in on their own time and contribute to the discussion through the app&#8217;s chat feature. This option may be especially appealing to parents of young children who have busy schedules and may not want to commit to a scheduled video chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #3: Take an online class together.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The members of your small group could all sign up to take an online class together. You would sign up as individuals and then participate together in the same class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upper Room eLearning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urelearning.upperroom.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/UR-eLearning-Bookstore-Logo.png\" alt=\"logo\" class=\"wp-image-7406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/UR-eLearning-Bookstore-Logo.png 894w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/UR-eLearning-Bookstore-Logo-720x268.png 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/UR-eLearning-Bookstore-Logo-768x286.png 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/UR-eLearning-Bookstore-Logo-150x56.png 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/UR-eLearning-Bookstore-Logo-300x112.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Upper Room, a United Methodist publisher, offers a unique option to set up a private online classroom for your small group to take one of their courses only with each other. There are&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upperroom.org\/resources\/eLearning-private-classroom\/?path=cvblog\" target=\"_blank\">simple instructions<\/a>&nbsp;on how to set this up. <a href=\"https:\/\/urelearning.upperroom.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">These courses<\/a> are recommended for our current times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soul Reset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which Way, Lord?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freedom from Worry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facing Financial Struggle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BeADisciple.com<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadisciple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/beadisciple-logo-2018-trsprt-B-style-800px.png\" alt=\"logo\" class=\"wp-image-7429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/beadisciple-logo-2018-trsprt-B-style-800px.png 800w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/beadisciple-logo-2018-trsprt-B-style-800px-720x150.png 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/beadisciple-logo-2018-trsprt-B-style-800px-768x160.png 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/beadisciple-logo-2018-trsprt-B-style-800px-150x31.png 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/beadisciple-logo-2018-trsprt-B-style-800px-300x63.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadisciple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BeADisciple.com<\/a>&nbsp;is a program of the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.institutefordiscipleship.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship<\/a>&nbsp;at Southwestern College, a&nbsp;United Methodist institution&nbsp;in Winfield, Kansas. Courses are&nbsp;conducted in&nbsp;small groups of about 5 \u2013 20 with a trained facilitator or a certified instructor. Students begin together, progress through materials together, and end together. Individual students&nbsp;participate at the time of day that works best&nbsp;for them. View their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadisciple.com\/online-christian-course-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Course Schedule<\/a> to see a list of upcoming courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #4: Next Generation Small Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Market Square Books, the United Methodist publisher mentioned above, is offering packages designed to use their books as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marketsquarebooks.com\/store\/c8\/Small_Group_Studies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online small group studies<\/a>. Each package includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A live, online, &#8220;Lead the Leader&#8221; session with book authors, to demonstrate the use of their books with small groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital copies of each book for distribution to members of the small group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A detailed Leader&#8217;s Guide which can be used by a group facilitator to walk the group through the session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A PowerPoint slideshow which can be used with each weekly session to assist the leader\/facilitator in moving the group through the session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participant handouts which can be sent to each group member before each weekly meeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The pricing of each package is based on the number of people in your small group. The available studies are based on these books:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Foundations: Introduction to Christian Practices<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Launching Leaders: Taking Leadership Development to New Heights<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>IMPACT! Reclaiming the Call of Lay Ministry<\/em> by Kay Kotan and Blake Bradford<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Disciple Like Jesus: Making Disciples Like Jesus Who Make Disciples Like Jesus<\/em> by Phil Maynard and Eddie Pipkin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-5 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"8049\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/foundations-maynard-2020.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-8049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/foundations-maynard-2020.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/foundations-maynard-2020-563x720.jpg 563w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/foundations-maynard-2020-117x150.jpg 117w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/foundations-maynard-2020-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"7882\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/launching-leaders.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/launching-leaders.png 422w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/launching-leaders-99x150.png 99w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/launching-leaders-198x300.png 198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"7622\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/impact.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/impact.jpg 598w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/impact-478x720.jpg 478w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/impact-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/impact-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"7623\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/disciple-like-jesus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/disciple-like-jesus.jpg 591w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/disciple-like-jesus-473x720.jpg 473w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/disciple-like-jesus-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/disciple-like-jesus-197x300.jpg 197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #5: Use continuous curriculum.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adult Bible Studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adultbiblestudies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Adult Bible Studies<\/a> curriculum is used by hundreds of thousands people each week. It is a trusted United Methodist resource that has undergone some recent improvements including the addition of a video component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FaithLink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FaithLink&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cokesbury.com\/faithlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ready-to-use lessons<\/a> connect faith to the issues and events making headlines every day. New issues can be downloaded weekly and you can subscribe through email. These PDF lessons provide the leader of your group with all they will need to teach a timely and biblically-based lesson every week. Permission is granted to share the PDF within your group. You can download a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cokesbury.com\/images\/community\/cokesburyportals\/faithlink_sample.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sample lesson<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Belton Joyner&#8217;s Bible Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The NC Conference\u2019s own Rev. Belton Joyner writes a <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/bible-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weekly bible study<\/a> based on the scripture lessons of the&nbsp;<em>Adult Bible Studies<\/em>&nbsp;series listed above. These short lessons are posted for free download monthly on the NC Conference website. You can also sign up to receive them through email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #6: Download a PDF study.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some complete small group studies can be downloaded as a free single PDF. The leader can download and review the study and then share appropriate pages with the group members. These text-based studies can be taught in online meetings just like in a regular in-person meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not just for women&#8217;s groups, these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcsrw.org\/Resources\/Curriculum.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">excellent studies<\/a> explore important ways of understanding God, relationships, and ministry. Our own Bishop Hope Morgan Ward wrote the introduction for the &#8220;God of the Bible&#8221; study. We recommend these titles for all adult small groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Way of Integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>God of the Bible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women Called to Ministry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rock, Shepherd, Friend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The General Commission on Religion and Race<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GCORR offers lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.r2hub.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free resources<\/a> on their website. Check the boxes for Discussion Guide, Group Activity, or Self Reflection to find a variety of resources that could be used with your online small group. You can even share the resources with your group members so everyone is on the same page. Some great resources for small groups include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implicit Bias Workbook or Online Course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GCORR Real Talk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Movies and Books for Intercultural Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is Reverse Racism Really a \u201cThing?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The North Carolina Council of Churches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The NCCC also offers many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncchurches.org\/all-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small-group studies and free ebooks<\/a> on their website. Everyone in your group can download the PDF. It includes everything you need to lead the study. We recommend the following titles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Becoming the Church Together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North Carolina&#8217;s Role in Torture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating Well<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For You Were Once a Stranger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #7: Read a book together.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even do an old-fashioned book club or book study with your online group. Pick a book for everyone to read and you can meet online to discuss the whole book together, or set up a reading schedule and meet periodically to discuss what you have read so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books with Discussion Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"6947\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/simply-grace.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-6947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/simply-grace.jpg 259w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/simply-grace-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/simply-grace-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"7234\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/finding-peace-in-an-anxious-world.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-7234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/finding-peace-in-an-anxious-world.jpg 298w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/finding-peace-in-an-anxious-world-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/01\/finding-peace-in-an-anxious-world-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"7628\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/solve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/solve.jpg 274w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/solve-103x150.jpg 103w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/solve-206x300.jpg 206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"1400\" data-id=\"6342\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/12\/interrupting-silence.jpg\" alt=\"Interrupting Silence cover\" class=\"wp-image-6342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/12\/interrupting-silence.jpg 906w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/12\/interrupting-silence-466x720.jpg 466w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/12\/interrupting-silence-768x1187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/12\/interrupting-silence-97x150.jpg 97w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/12\/interrupting-silence-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/12\/interrupting-silence-663x1024.jpg 663w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The NC Conference Media Center keeps lists of all of the books in our collection that <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc-hl.mimas.opalsinfo.net\/bin\/util\/genreList\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">include discussion questions<\/a>. These lists are divided by general topic. Consider these titles for these times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Simply Grace: Everyday Glimpses of God<\/em> by Bruce L. Blumer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Finding Peace in an Anxious World<\/em> by Erin James-Brown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Solve: Finding God&#8217;s Solutions in a World of Problems<\/em> by Talbot Davis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Interrupting Silence: God&#8217;s Command to Speak Out<\/em> by Walter Brueggemann<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faith &amp; Culture Book Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"877\" data-id=\"7003\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/cross-and-the-lynching.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-7003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/cross-and-the-lynching.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/cross-and-the-lynching-493x720.jpg 493w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/cross-and-the-lynching-103x150.jpg 103w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/cross-and-the-lynching-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"7004\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/inspired.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-7004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/inspired.jpg 591w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/inspired-473x720.jpg 473w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/inspired-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/inspired-197x300.jpg 197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"7006\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/gifts-of-imperfection.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-7006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/gifts-of-imperfection.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/gifts-of-imperfection-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/gifts-of-imperfection-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/gifts-of-imperfection-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"6999\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/tattoos-on-the-heart.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-6999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/tattoos-on-the-heart.jpg 586w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/tattoos-on-the-heart-469x720.jpg 469w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/tattoos-on-the-heart-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/tattoos-on-the-heart-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cokesbury offers free PDF reading guides for several excellent books in its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cokesbury.com\/faithandculture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faith &amp; Culture Book Club<\/a>. We recommend these titles that are also in the NC Conference Media Center&#8217;s collection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The Cross and the Lynching Tree<\/em> by James H. Cone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again<\/em> by Rachel Held Evans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You&#8217;re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are<\/em> by by Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion<\/em> by Gregory Boyle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Group Guides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"145\" height=\"218\" data-id=\"7630\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/power-of-ritual.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/power-of-ritual.jpg 145w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/power-of-ritual-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"145\" height=\"219\" data-id=\"7631\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/how-the-bible.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/how-the-bible.jpg 145w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/how-the-bible-99x150.jpg 99w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"145\" height=\"218\" data-id=\"7632\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/grateful.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/grateful.jpg 145w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/grateful-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"145\" height=\"218\" data-id=\"7633\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/unafraid-corey.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/unafraid-corey.jpg 145w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/05\/unafraid-corey-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Christian publisher HarperOne offers free small group guides for many of their books at the website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smallgroupguides.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smallgroupguides.com<\/a>. You can browse the list of over 160 titles by topic. Most, if not all, of these books are available as ebooks. Some recommended titles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices<\/em> by Casper ter Kuile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How the Bible Actually Works<\/em> by Peter Enns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks<\/em> by Diana Butler Bass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith<\/em> by Benjamin L. Corey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"request-these-resources\">Request These Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These resources can be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/how-it-works\/\">borrowed<\/a>&nbsp;for free by anyone involved with a United Methodist Church in the North Carolina Conference. We will mail them to your home! All you need to do is fill out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/media-center\/resource-request-form\/\">Resource Request Form<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some options for your small group to study together online. You could even start a new small group using these ideas. 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