Katie (Book Groups)

Discussion Leaders: Julie Boe & Bill MumleyGroup Length: 6 weeksRegistration Deadline: Sun, Jun 7Who is Jesus Christ and what does it mean to follow Him?  While Jesus and his teaching continue to hold appeal, many people question the credibility or relevance of the Christian faith. Is it reasonable to believe that Jesus was truly divine? If so, what does it mean for us? Basic Christianity looks at the historical facts on which Christianity stands, gives us a biblical portrait of Christ and then considers what it looks like to become and live as a follower of Jesus.

Discussion Leaders: Abbie Mumley, Patricia Tiernan & Sue WhitingGroup Length: 6 weeksRegistration Deadline: Sun, Jun 7Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. Risen Motherhood will help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum.

Discussion Leaders: John Warren & JP Mumley
Group Length: 4 weeks
Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen time limits for our children. It's about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media rather than accepting technology's promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world's knowledge at our fingertips. And it's definitely not just about the kids.

Discussion Leaders: Mark Forstrom
Group Length: 5 weeks
We are at war. Not with a foreign government or domestic terrorists or a creepy new artificial intelligence hell-bent on taking over the world. No, it's a war we feel deep inside our own chests: we are at war with lies. The problem isn't so much that we tell lies but that we live them.

Discussion Leaders: Corey and Jaycee Hancock
Group Length: 5 weeks
For Christian parents, there is no greater joy than seeing their children learn to walk with the Lord. And there is no greater fear than that their children will walk away from God. This book is a manual full of practical, biblically based, and time-tested guidelines that parents will be able to turn to again and again through every stage of their children's development.

Discussion Leaders: Kris Olsen
Group Length: 5 weeks
This book is a compassionate and humorous guide to breaking bad habits and growing your willpower. It explores Scripture’s teachings on how to live a disciplined life while offering practical strategies for growth based on the science of self-control. Whether you want to deepen your spiritual life, conquer an addiction, or kick your nail-biting habit, this book will help you get motivated, stay on track, and achieve your goals.

Discussion Leaders: Dwight and Michelle Lathim
Group Length: 6 weeks
Relationships are rife with disappointment--but they are also the primary source of personal happiness. So it is no surprise that the number one question Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott hear over and over is, What's the single most important thing you can do for your relationships?

Discussion Leaders: Beth Claes
Group Length: 5 weeks
How do you feel about how you feel? Our emotions are complex. Some of us seem able to ignore our feelings, while others feel controlled by them. But most of us would admit that we don’t always know what to do with how we feel.

Discussion Leaders: Beth Claes
Group Length: 6 weeks
Biblical counseling experts Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp explain the biblical pattern for change in a clear, practical way you can apply to the challenges of daily life. But change involves much more than just a biblical formula: you will see how God is at work to make you the person you were created to be. That powerful, loving, redemptive relationship is at the heart of all positive change you experience.

Discussion Leaders: Justin Laskowski
Group Length: 5 weeks
We live in a visual culture, increasingly relying upon infographics and other visuals to help us understand new and difficult concepts. But the visual portrayal of truth is not a novel idea. God himself communicated his truth visually though the tabernacle, the sacraments, and even the cross. This unique resource is an inviting and artful way to learn theology, comprehend difficult Bible concepts, and grow in your faith. This book group is geared towards students in our High School Ministry (HSM).