I updated the resource tab above with several new resources that may interest you. And in case you’re wondering, all the proceeds from these resources are going to church planting. So not only will you get field-tested, practical stuff used in a real church, you’ll help start churches at the same time. Here you go…
Theology 101 is a four part class that you can fully customize and teach to people in your church. Topics include The Word of God, God the Father, God the Son and Salvation. The $29 instant download includes the leaders guide, student guide, as well as original Word, InDesign and layered Photoshop files so you can fully customize it for your setting.
Start Here is another class, an 8-part class for new Christians or those interested in Jesus. It’s our next step for new believers. The $29 download includes Word and PDF versions of the Leader’s Guides, PDF and InDesign versions of the Leader’s Guide, as well as all the layered graphics.
Introduction to the Old Testament is the third class, a 4-week overview to the Old Testament. You’ll cover the Torah, History books, Poetry and Prophets and give people a general overview of the Old Testament. The $29 download includes Word and PDF versions of the Leaders guide, the PDF and InDesign layout of the student book, as well as all the Photoshop files so you can customize the class for your own church.
Group Leader Training is a three-week training module used at Oak Leaf Church to train children, student AND adult small group leaders. The first two sessions are for all group leaders, and the final session is “breakout” style. The $49 instant download includes editable versions of the student and leaders guide, original InDesign and Photoshop files, Keynote presentations of the general sessions, and video of Michael teaching the first two sessions.
Long Live the Sermon is a 50-page PDF that will guide you through the key ingredients of a Bible-based, Gospel-focused, Life-changing sermon. You’ll learn how to write such a message in this $9 instant download.
Docs and Forms 2.0 contains our budget, bylaws, employee handbook, evaluation forms, systems, charts and strategies. You get the original Word files (and other original file formats) so you can change and customize them easily and quickly for your setting. It’s church organization in a box for $79.
Start Strong is a 79-page curriculum for core groups and launch teams.It’s got Bible studies and practical talks that you can lead with for your group. It’s a $29 instant download.
These resources aren’t just for church planters, either. We’re seeing a ton of great, established churches benefit from this stuff.