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Group Ministry

Conversations on Group Practices

The Essentials of Small Groups

Community-Building

Just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have existed from all eternity in perfect community, God has created us in His image in order to live in biblical community. Our unity displays the oneness of God in the Trinity. See Genesis 1:26 and John 17:21

Culture-Shaping

As we grow in our obedience to Jesus through the group environment, every area of our lives is transformed. This individual transformation works itself out in public ways that shape homes, churches, and communities. See Matthew 5:13-16

Disciple-Making

Disciple-making is the irrefutable responsibility of Jesus’ disciples. As we engage in groups, we encourage each other to grow in knowledge of and obedience to Jesus. See Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 10:24-25

Our Resources

Bible Studies for Life is designed to help your groups make disciples through in-depth Bible study that addresses real-life issues.

Explore the Bible: Adults takes groups book by book through Scripture, framing every passage in its appropriate biblical and cultural context.

The Gospel Project is a chronological, Christ-centered Bible study that will help you turn the gospel story into a gospel culture and motivate participants to mission.

The Journey - A series of resources founded on Jesus’ model of discipleship intentionally created to create disciples who make disciples.

A library of discussion-driven and video-enhanced studies that you can customize for any small group to have a consistent and transformational discipleship experience.

Signup for a twice a year subscription box service from Bible Study Insider delivering 12-15 of LifeWay's newest Bible study books, a voucher for $50 off your next Bible Study order of $50 or more, a DVD that includes Session One teaching sessions from studies with video, and a few extra surprises. All for $50, and we even pay for shipping. Signup for a twice a year subscription box service from Bible Study Insider delivering 12-15 of LifeWay's newest Bible study books, a voucher for $50 off your next Bible Study order of $50 or more, a DVD that includes Session One teaching sessions from studies with video, and a few extra surprises. All for $50, and we even pay for shipping.

Biblical Illustrator features fascinating articles, information on biblical archaeology, customs and locations. And, is a trusted companion to enhance your studies in Bible Studies for Life, Explore the Bible, or The Gospel Project

MasterWork presents both current and classic works of respected Christian authors and leaders in a challenging Bible study format.

YOU intentionally focuses on urban and multicultural believers with biblically-based, culturally relevant lessons to help your members connect, grow, serve and be engaged in impacting the world for God.

Illustrate God’s love and introduces Bible concepts to adults who have learning disabilities.

Free Group Leader Helps

Our Values

Rooted in Scripture

The Bible is both sacred and true. We must always come back to the inspired and authoritative Word of God, as that is our highest priority.

Focused on Christ

Only Jesus can produce transformation. LifeWay produces resources that point people to Jesus again and again, knowing that an encounter with the living Christ alone will ultimately bring real and lasting transformation.

Flexible for groups

All churches have the gospel in common, but their methods for making disciples vary. We strive to create Bible study content that is flexible enough to meet you where you are.

Empowering for leaders

Jesus never looked at a Bible study and said, “Go make disciples.” That’s the unique job given to those who follow Christ. We put the tools in the hands of group leaders that are simple and easy to use.

Crafted with purpose

We create systematic Bible studies designed to help people encounter the life-changing Word of God in a truly transformational way.

Check out Our Training Videos.

Learn the heart behind each of these ongoing curriculum options and discover tools for group members and group leaders.