Being the Body Resources: Serving

Serving: Serving on a regular basis (at least once a month) in a ministry of the church or in the community.

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Author: Bill Hybels
© 2004 Zondervan ISBN 0310252385
Notes: Consider the job description -- "Equip God's people for works of service." How does this happen, really? This book, largely for church staff, but also potentially interesting for others who work with volunteers, talks in real terms about seeing serving with new meaning.
Resource Access: Leaders can access at the library or anyone can order online
Growth Level: Deepen

Author: Gateway Community Church
(NA0
Notes: Check out the Serving Opportunities section of Gateway's website for many different ways to serve at Gateway, in the community, and around the world. Opportunities available for all spiritual seasons.
Resource Access: Gateway's website
Growth Level: All

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Author / Series: John Ortberg, Laurie Pederson, Judson Poling / Pursuing Spiritual Transformation
© 2000 Zondervan ISBN 0310220777
Bible Section: Topical Study
Notes: Covers the topics of Spiritual Gifts & Serving. Group members will learn about their unique place within the Body of Christ.
Resource Access: Buy at a bookstore, including at Gateway order online
Leader Notes: 7 sessions. Recommended for experienced leaders (discussion questions may need to be rewritten for maximum impact).
Growth Level: Develop

Author / Series: Brett Eastman, Karen Lee-Thorp / Life Together
© 2002 Zondervan ISBN 031024675X
Bible Section: Topical Study
Notes: A topical study about discovering your gifts, and finding a meaningful place of service.
Resource Access: Buy at a bookstore, including at Gateway order online
Leader Notes: 6 sessions. Recommended especially for new leaders and Taste of Community groups.
Growth Level: Develop

Author / Series: Life Together / Brett Eastman / Experiencing Christ Together
© 2005 Zondervan ISBN 0310249848
Bible Section: Topical Study
Notes: What is the heart of a servant? How do we all work together to fulfill God's purposes? What special way does each of us contribute to Christ's work in the world? This study guide deals with questions like these in a friendly and interactive format.
Resource Access: Buy at a bookstore, including at Gateway online ordering
Leader Notes: 6 sessions. Suitable for new leaders. Check availability of corresponding DVD with teaching for all six sessions.
Growth Level: Develop

Author / Series: Bill Hybels / InterActions
© 1998 or 2005 Zondervan ISBN 0310224462 or 0310266076
Bible Section: Topical Study
Notes: Sessions range from "Exposing the "Me-First Mind-Set" to "Serving Through Sharing." An interactive, easy-to-lead study recommended for new leaders & for groups looking for a topical study with plenty of Scripture references. Great for Serving Groups, of course!
Resource Access: Buy at a bookstore, including at Gateway order online
Leader Notes: 6 sessions. Recommended for new leaders. Revised in 2005. 1998 version titled: "Serving Lessons: Putting God & Others First"
Growth Level: Discover or Develop