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    Men in the Bible: Small Group Study Guide
    Men in the Bible: Small Group Study Guide
    Men in the Bible: Small Group Study Guide
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    Men in the Bible: Small Group Study Guide

    By Dennis Stevenson

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    The Bible is loaded with stories of men in situations just like you. Through the stories of their lives you can learn powerful lessons, gain clarity and see what God wants for your life. As a group Bible study, this book is a game-changer!

    In this how-to guide you'll get a step by step plan to lead an 8, 12 or 16 week study. It's not hard. All the tools you need will be provided.

    Whether you want to start a new group with some of your friends, or you have an established group that needs a shot in the arm, this book will explain exactly what to do.

    Men in the Bible - Small Group Study Guide is an easy to read guide that will give you everything you need to get started and succeed.

    - 3 simple tools to amp up the dynamic of your men's small group.
    - A new process that makes stories in the the Bible come alive and feel like YOUR story.
    - Step-by-Step instructions for organizing and running a small group

    "As a participant and facilitator of this study for 8 years, I can honestly say that there has not ever been a more meaningful study of God's word for me. The study has made the both the Old and New Testament more immediately relevant to me and has encouraged me to seek greater truth about myself. I am so thankful for this process and look forward to sharing this continued journey of discovery with my brothers in Christ!"
    Randy, 52

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    Here is what men who have been in this study say about the impact it has had on their lives:

    "This process has allowed me to be emotionally vulnerable and still maintain self-control, to trust other men, to be honest with myself and before God. I've had, and seen other men have, large positive changes in their self-image, which translates directly into stronger relationships here on earth and with Heaven. There is no question in my mind that this is a program worth your time and involvement."
    Dave, 58

    "What I discovered as a result of being a part of this study changed my life. I will use the techniques I gained for the rest of my life. I would strongly encourage every man to participate in this process. This is something that I have shared with others in my life and it NEVER fails to bring clarity. As disciples of Christ, we are all undergoing the process of sanctification. Many of things we pursue, hoping to experience a change, leave us wanting. It delivers. I am a better man, my walk with Christ is stronger than ever and I am a part of a band of brothers who truly sharpen one another."
    Tony, 53

    "This men's group provided a safe outlet to understand why I felt the way I did, and to intentionally separate the data, judgments, and feelings that influenced my life. I have prayed for Gods knowledge, the strength to handle life's trials, and the self-control to trust God's plan and timing. The answers I prayed for were right before me and I needed to see and accept them to become a better Christian, father, and husband. My relationships with God, my brothers in Christ, wife, and kids are stronger as a result of the work I brought to men's group and implemented in my daily life. I wish I had access to this information when I was younger."
    Mike, 39

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDennis Stevenson
    Release dateFeb 3, 2018
    ISBN9781370369676
    Men in the Bible: Small Group Study Guide
    Author

    Dennis Stevenson

    Dennis lives in Chandler Arizona with his wife Karen, two daughters and the family dog. For the last two decades, Dennis has built a career in technology and computer software. This has culminated in his blog (https://www.toolbox.com/users/content/DennisStevenson) which explores a number of issues and topics around technology and how people interact with it. On a very personal note, Dennis' vocation has been discovered in Christian programming for men. The Bible/Man Circle project is the culmination of almost 10 years of investment, exploration and discovery along those lines. As a hobby, Dennis participates in Adult Education by teaching on topics of faith and Christianity. Dennis can be contacted at dennis (at) dennis-stevenson (dot) com

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      Men in the Bible - Dennis Stevenson

      Men in the Bible

      Small Group Study Guide

      Dennis C. Stevenson Jr.

      http://www.dennis-stevenson.com

      Copyright © Dennis C Stevenson, Jr

      All rights reserved

      I dedicate this book to the gang at LifeJourney who encouraged and supported me on this journey.

      No venture of this magnitude is ever successful alone.

      I am deeply grateful to Len and Randy for their support and encouragement when I needed it most. I could not have developed this guide without the shared leadership of Mark and Randy.

      What’s in this book?

      WHY I WROTE THIS BOOK

      WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?

      WHAT DO MEN SAY ABOUT THIS STUDY?

      INTRODUCTION

      YOUR FIRST TOOL: USE CHECK IN TO SET THE TONE

      YOUR SECOND TOOL: MAKE CONFIDENTIALITY WORK FOR YOU

      YOUR THIRD TOOL: I-STATEMENTS KEEP IT REAL

      THE DATA-JUDGMENTS-FEELING (DJF) PROCESS

      MAKE A PLAN AND EXPECT GREAT THINGS TO HAPPEN

      LEADING YOUR FIRST SESSION

      EVERY WEEK GOING FORWARD

      HOW TO MAKE VISITORS FEEL WELCOME

      LEADING THE FINAL WEEK

      YOU’RE ALL SET!

      YOUR FREE GETTING STARTED KIT

      THANK YOU!

      About The Author

      OTHER BOOKS BY DENNIS STEVENSON YOU MIGHT LIKE

      Why I wrote this book

      All my adult life I’ve been in men’s groups. I’ve been in church men’s groups as well as non-church men’s groups. I’ve participated in groups that were exciting and impactful, and I’ve also seen it when they are as boring as reading the dictionary out loud.

      Between you and me, I greatly prefer the exciting and impactful kind!

      Unfortunately, the exciting and impactful men’s groups are hard to find. Too often I found myself in a group of men who didn’t want to be there, didn’t want to change or grow, and who were content giving the churchy answer without looking at their own heart. This kind of group just dragged me down.

      Out of a sense of desperation, this study was born. It created a format that I thought would be engaging, real and exciting. My sincere prayer was that this would become the men’s group I desperately wanted to be a part of.

      From the first week that a group of over 20 men gathered to participate in the inaugural meeting, the study was more than I could have imagined. It just worked. The men could not remain passive. They were engaged and impacted and transformed.

      I don’t want you to take my word on this. I’ve included the stories of some of the men who participated. They saw and felt what happened. It was big. It was powerful. It left us all changed.

      Over the years, I’ve gone back to this program again and again. Each time it delivers results. It finds a way into men’s hearts, even when they are shut down, hard and calloused.

      I’m writing this book to share what I’ve found. It is my hope that you will be inspired and challenged to try it with men around you. I truly hope that my story will inspire you to try something new, and that this book will give you the tools you need to make it happen.

      Dennis

      Who is this book for?

      This book is first and foremost for leaders of men’s Bible studies. It’s a complete packaged study program that will challenge men and open their hearts. It contains a set of tools that have demonstrated time and again their effectiveness in promoting discipleship.

      This book is for your group if…

      You want to build a group of men who are open and vulnerable with one another. This study develops an atmosphere of confidence where men can say what’s really on their hearts.

      You want a study that can change men’s lives without becoming overly academic. This study engages the heart and promotes growth without rationalization.

      You want a study that feels manly without being macho. This study looks at kings, warriors, prophets, apostles and great men while still embracing the softer sides of a man’s character.

      You want a study that extends a man’s toolbox of life skills. This study gives men the tools to find perspective in situations and understand their own reaction to them.

      You want to start a men’s group but need a little guidance on the steps. This book will give you a

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