Connect Group Curriculum
Whether you're leading a group or participating, this resource is designed to guide and enrich your experience. Here, you'll find a carefully crafted list of lessons and discussion prompts to help foster meaningful conversations, deepen faith, and build strong, supportive relationships within your group. Let's grow together!
Theology/Biblical Studies
The Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith – Phil Tallon The Epic of Eden – Sandra Richter The Epic of Eden: Isaiah – Sandra Richter The Epic of Eden: Psalms – Sandra Richter The Epic of Eden: Ruth – Sandra Richter The Epic of Eden: Jonah – Sandra Richter The Epic of Eden: Deborah – Sandra Richter The Absolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way – Phil Tallon Perfect Love – Kevin M. Watson The Class Meeting – Kevin M. Watson For the Body – Timothy Tennent Supernatural – Carolyn Moore The Letter to the Romans – Ben Witherington III The Gospel of John – Ben Witherington III The Gospel of Matthew – Ben Witherington III Long Story Short – Joshua McNall The Means of Grace – Andrew C. Thompson The Letter of James – Abson Predestin Joseph The Letter to the Galatians – David A. DeSilva The Letter to the Ephesians – Fredrick J. Long The Letters to the Thessalonians – Matt O’Reilly The Letter to the Hebrews – Ken Schenck The Letter of 1 Peter – Ruth Anne Reese The Gospel of Mark – Brad Johnson The Gospel of Mark – Joseph R. Dongell The Book of Isaiah: Part 1 – John Oswalt The Book of Isaiah: Part 2 – John Oswalt The Book of Isaiah: Part 3 – John Oswalt The Book of Daniel – Michael D. Matlock The Book of Amos – Jason R. Jackson The Psalms: Part 1 – Brian D. Russell The Psalms: Part 2 – Brian D. Russell The Psalms: Part 3 – Brian D. Russell The Judas We Never Knew – Jerome Van Kuiken Coffee Shop Theology - Frank Moore More Coffee Shop Theology - Frank Moore Revelation - Ben Witherington Surprised by Hope - N.T. Wright Foundations of the Christian Faith - Tim Tennant Theology in the Context of World Christianity - Tim Tennant New Testament from the Backside - Ellsworth Kalas Old Testament from the Backside - Ellsworth Kalas Thirty Questions - Tim Tennant Two Words, Two Signs, One Prayer - Tim Tennant The True Story of the Whole World - Craig Bartholomew Daniel – Beth Moore The Letter to the Romans - Ben Witherington A Hop, Skip, and Jump Through the Bible - Ellsworth Kalas How the Bible Works - Bill Foster How to Read the Bible “Literally” - Bill Foster The Gospel of Jesus - Ben Witherington Forgotten God – Francis Chan Healing for Damaged Emotions - Steve Seamands Follow the Healer - Steve Seamands
Discipleship/Spiritual Growth
Discipleship Essentials - Greg Ogden Practicing the Way - John Mark Comer Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer God Has a Name - John Mark Comer What’s Next – Chris Hodges Good to Great in God’s Eyes - Chip Ingram Lead Like It Matters - Craig Groeschel Winning the War in Your Mind - Craig Groeschel If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat - John Ortberg The Life You’ve Always Wanted - John Ortberg Not a Fan - Kyle Idleman Live Your Truth and Other Lies - Alisa Childers Another Gospel - Alisa Childers This is Christianity - Maxie Dunnam The Awe of God - John Bevere Saints - Addison Bevere The Purpose Driven Life – Rick Warren Soul Keeping - John Ortberg Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition - Steve Harper
OUTREACH
The Cause Within You – Matthew Barnett Conspiracy of Kindness – Steve Sjogren Serve Your City – Dino Rizzo Servolution – Dino Rizzo When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett Everybody Always - Bob Goff Undistracted - Bob Goff Crazy Love - Francis Chan A Cross-shaped Gospel - Bryan Loritts Reaching Out - Henri Nouwen Give Them Christ - Steve Seamands Invitation – Brian D. Russell This is the Kingdom – Robert Lupton Just Mercy – Bryan Stevenson
PRAYER
The Armor of God – Priscilla Shirer The Circle Maker – Mark Batterson Fervent – Priscilla Shirer Sun Stand Still – Steven Furtick War Room – Stephen Kendrick Praying the Names of Jesus – Ann Spangler Praying the Names of God – Ann Spangler How to Pray: A Simple Guide - Pete Greig Dirty Glory - Pete Greig Pray First – Chris Hodges The Intercessory Life - Maxie Dunnam Prayer in the Night - Tish Harrison Warren Worried About Everything Because I Pray About Nothing - Chad Veach The Workbook on Abiding in Christ - Maxie Dunnam Encounter the Spirit – Carolyn Moore Encounter the Father – Carolyn Moore
Family/Parenting
Salt, Light, and Kids – Steve Hines Lead Your Family Like Jesus – Ken Blanchard Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World – Kristen Welch The Smart Stepfamily – Ron L. Deal Parenting from the Tree of Life – Gary Ezzo Habits of the Household – Justin Whitmel Earley Praying Circles Around the Lives of Your Children – Mark Batterson The Tech-Wise Family - Andy Crouch Parenting Beyond Your Capacity - Carey Nieuwhof Grow at Home – Winfield Bevins
Marriage
The Art of Marriage – Family Life Couples Who Pray – Squire Rushnell From Anger to Intimacy – Gary Smalley From This Day Forward – Craig Groeschel Love and Respect – Emmerson Eggerichs Love Like That – Les Parrot Marriage Building 101 – Joe McGee Marriage on the Rock – Jimmy Evans Sacred Marriage – Gary Thomas The Story of Marriage – John Bevere Trading Places: The Secret to the Marriage You Want – Les Parrot Lifelong Love Affair – Jimmy Evans Let’s Get Real – Dale Forehand Experiencing God’s Dream for Your Marriage – Chip Ingram The Blessing – John Trent The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted – Gary Chapman The Five Love Languages - Gary Chapman The Love List - Les and Leslie Parrott
Financial
Business Secrets from the Bible – Rabbi Daniel Lapin Compass: Finances God’s Way – Howard Dayton Crown Biblical Financial Study – Crown Financial Ministries Financial Peace University – Dave Ramsey Halftime – Bob Buford Intentional Living – Dr. John Maxwell The Legacy Journey – Dave Ramsey Money and the Prosperous Soul – Stephen K. DeSilva Pearls of the King – Lee Domingue The Treasure Principle – Randy Alcorn
Leadership/Personal Development
Dare to Lead - Brené Brown Atlas of the Heart - Brené Brown Overcoming Emotions That Destroy - Chip Ingram The Forgotten Ways Handbook - Alan Hirsch The Path Between Us - Suzanne Stabile The Road Back to You - Ian Morgan Cron Boundaries for Your Soul - Alison Cook Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart - J.D. Greear Today is the Day - Bil Cornelius Canoeing the Mountains – Tod Bolsinger
Men
Drawing Near – John Bevere Fight – Craigh Groeschel Model Man – Larry Stockstill The True Measure of a Man – Richard Simmons Walking with God – John Eldredge Warrior: Equipping Men for Spiritual Victory – Lance Ingram The Way to Win – Jeff Little Wild at Heart – John Eldredge The Barbarian Way – Erwin McManus The Fight - John White Beautiful Outlaw - John Eldredge
Women
Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed – Priscilla Shirer The Armor of God – Priscilla Shirer Authentic Woman – Jena Forehand Daniel – Beth Moore Discerning the Voice of God – Priscilla Shirer The Power of a Praying Woman – Stormie Omartian Unashamed – Christine Caine War Room – Stephen Kendrick Without Rival – Lisa Bevere A Heart Like His - Beth Moore One Thousand Gifts - Ann Voskamp Breaking Busy - Alli Worthington Stay the Path - Bobbie Houston Women in the New Testament – Suzanne Nicholson
Other
Liturgy of the Ordinary – Tish Harrison Warren Daniel Dilemma - Chris Hodges Fresh Air – Chris Hodges Four Cups – Chris Hodges You Are What You Love – James K.A. Smith Broken & Blessed – Jessica Lagrone You’re Gonna Be Okay – Susan Eaton Praise Habit - David Crowder All the Places to Go - John Ortberg Whisper - Mark Batterson Long Story Short - Joshua McNall Out of Chaos - Jessica LaGrone The Burning Heart - A. Skevington Wood I Am Not, but I Know Who I Am - Louie Giglio Hope in the Dark - Craig Groeschel I Bet You Think This Book is About You - Chad Veach The Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life - Charles Stanley The Temple - Alfred Edersheim SUNDAY MESSAGE DISCUSSION GUIDE – Downloadable by 4 pm on Mondays. *Find under each live stream in the Notes section.