Six sessions on the 5 purposes lived out in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through His disciples

Who should come: anyone wanting to grow in Christ

What's the cost: Every participant will get a workbook. If you wish to help cover the cost of the book you can make a donation to Bridge of Hope, designated: "LifeTogether book."

What to bring: Just a pen or pencil. You will get a study book. Bibles are optional because the study book prints the verses you will be studying. Group members usually take turns providing a dessert.

What's it about: This small group study focuses on the 5 purposes of fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism, and worship lived out in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through His disciples. This is the first of 6 studies in the Experiencing Christ Together series.

The heart of Christianity is not a ritual or a structure, but a Person—Jesus Christ. Even as his followers, our vision of Jesus can get muddied by man-made theories of who he was. Whether you’re a seasoned believer or a brand new Christian, come walk in the footsteps of his first disciples to see him afresh: as Teacher, Healer, Shepherd, Servant, Savior, and Risen Lord. These six sessions lay the foundation for radical discipleship as our hearts are once again captured by who he is.

The companion DVD Teaching Series, taught by Kay Arthur, Mike Breaux, Doug Fields, Mike Meeks, Tom Mullins, and Dave Rodriguez brings some of the best teachers right into the living room or classroom each week. In addition, the DVD includes live testimonies and/or interviews, and a newly released visual small group worship by Maranatha Music.

The unique multi-media format of the Doing Life Together series has struck a chord with a new generation of small groups. Experiencing Christ Together uses the same powerful combination of audio/video teaching tools and traditional small group Bible discussion to help you take your small group to the next level of growth and intimacy.

Each DVD and study guide is carefully coordinated for a seamless lesson. Each of the six sessions includes:
• Leader Lifter—pre-session video training talk, offering weekly insights and practical techniques for leading small groups
• Creative Element—a personal story, interview, drama, or music video related to the weekly topic
• Introductory Question—to get the conversation flowing
• Dynamic Teaching—featuring well-known teachers such as John Ortberg, Tony Campolo, Gordon MacDonald, Stormie Omartian, Henry Cloud, and others
• Bible Study—gets to the heart of the matter with discussion and application
• Worship Music—featuring the songs of Maranatha! together with lyrics, uplifting video images, and visual introductions by popular Christian artists

In addition, each guide culminates in a suggested group project to solidify and put into practice what has been learned over the six sessions.

The Experiencing Christ Together series helps your group explore the five biblical purposes that make up a high-impact Christian life —fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism, and worship. Jesus perfectly lived out God’s purposes for his life, and he taught his followers how to do the same. As you walk in the footsteps of those first disciples by listening to and watching Jesus through these studies, you and your group will be transformed.

One small group leader put it this way: “The Experiencing Christ Together series has motivated me more than any other Bible study that I have ever been to. This Bible study gets to the heart of the matter—my character in Christ—and that has created action on my part.”