Surprise Me: A 30-Day Faith Experiment By Terry Esau

In Surprise Me, Terry Esau draws from his own experiences to illustrate why the element of surprise is central to living out a childlike faith. Again and again in the Bible, God surprises his children with his grace and calling. He wants to do the same in your life. For the next thirty days, open your heart and pray this simple prayer: "Surprise me, God." Without agendas or plans, wait on God with eager anticipation and watch what happens next!

Experiencing God Workbook By Henry T. Blackaby & Claude V. King

Experiencing God, Knowing and Doing the Will of God will help you learn to hear when God is speaking to you, find where God is working in the world, and experience Him working through you.

A workbook that can change your life, Experiencing God leads you in an exploration of the seven vital aspects of your relationship with God: knowing, loving, hearing, joining, believing, obeying and experiencing. The workbook includes text, questions, and activities. Each of the 12 units are divided into 5 daily lessons.

On Mission with God: Living God's Purpose for His Glory By Henry Blackaby / Broadman / Holman

God isn't just sending selected Christians on missions. He wants every Christian to be on mission with Him. Join best-selling authors Henry Blackaby and Avery Willis as they explore what it means to be On Mission With God. By examining the lives of the Bible's greatest persons, you will discover how to join Him on His mission...where he will be glorified among all peoples.

Come Thirsty By Max Lucado

At the well, receive Christ's work on the cross, the energy of his Spirit, his lordship over your life, and his unending, unfailing love. Come Thirsty into the presence of Christ, and you will find eternal refreshment! Includes reader's guide for individual or small group use.

Managing Our Finances God's Way - Crown Financial Ministries

This seven session study digs into the relationship between our faith and our finances using video teaching, small group discussion and optional practical application homework for each session. Topics covered include: dedicating it all to God, planned spending, giving, saving and investing, debt and enjoying our blessings. This study will give you tools to apply biblically based principles to your finances in a supportive small group setting.

To review or purchase a copy of this resource, please contact Liz Turner at 763.231.2963 or lturner@calvary.org.

Additional Crown Financial Ministry resources can be found at ChristianBook.com.

Gentleness: The Strength of Being Tender, Fruit of the Spirit Bible Studies By Phyllis Le Peau

This study guide is for people who want the fruit of gentleness to grow in them. With the help of this book, you will discover how gentleness is not synonymous with weakness, rather it is a vital fruit of the Spirit.

Faithfulness: The Foundation of True Friendship By Jacalyn Eyre

This book was written with the goal of allowing the Spirit of God use the Word of God to produce fruit of faithfulness in your life.

Joy: How to Rejoice in Any Situation By Phyllis Le Peau

Fruit of the Spirit Bible Studies help you discover what the Bible says about the vital traits that the Holy Spirit produces in believers. The fruit of joy is one that transcends outside circumstances and enables us to rejoice in any situation.

Kindness: Reaching Out to Others By Phyllis Le Peau

This Fruit of the Spirit Bible study will inspire kindness toward others by revealing God's kindness to you. Designed for use in small groups or personal devotions, the interactive format will help you grow in your ability to reflect the character of Jesus.

Love: Building Healthy Relationships, Fruit of the Spirit Bible Studies By Peter Scazzero

In Love: Building Healthy Relationships you'll discover how to develop a love that affirms, a love that forgives - a love that lasts.

Patience: The Benefits of Waiting By Stephen D.Eyre

In the face of trials, the Bible tells us that patience is worth the wait. This Fruit of the Spirit Bible study helps you discover the benefits of waiting.

Peace: Overcoming Anxiety and Conflict By Jack Kuhatschek

This Fruit of the Spirit Bible study explores God's prescription for peace. It helps you discover how you can cope with anxiety, how you can feel safe in God's care, and how you can live at peace with others.

Self-Control: Mastering Our Passions By Jack Kuhatschek

This Fruit of the Spirit Bible study helps you master your passions. You'll explore self-control in five crucial areas: controlling your tongue, your body, your desires, your appetites, and your finances.

Psalms: Heart to Heart with God Great Books of the Bible Series By Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.

Your prayer and worship life will deepen as Israel's sacred songbook brings you "heart to heart with God." This study on Psalms is divided into twelve sessions, and contains leaders notes at the back of the book.

John: An Intimate Look at the Savior, Great Books of the Bible Series By Kevin Harney

John's gospel reveals the wonder of Christ as seen through the eyes of a close friend. As you study the book of John, you will develop a deeper more personal understanding of our Savior.

Romans: Seeing the World Through God's Eyes, Great Books of the Bible Series By Marshall Shelley

Studying Romans will show you the incredible scope of what God accomplished through Christ. You will discover faith's key role. You will learn how your new identity in Christ frees you from sin. And you will come to see the church, the world, and yourself in a new way, through God's eyes.

Ephesians: Bringing Heaven to Earth, Great Books of the Bible Series By Kevin Harney

In this book you will find out how God views the church, what your place is in it, and how to fulfill your earthly mission with heaven's power.

Philippians: Joy Under Pressure, Great Books of the Bible Series By Tim Stafford

Paul's letter to the Phillipians shows what it means to follow Christ when the going gets tough. This study guide will help you see how Christians can experience joy that is authentic and enduring.

James: Real Faith for the Real World, Great Books of the Bible Series By Tim Stafford

James calls us to demonstrate our faith in practical ways in the world around us. Studying James will help you prove the reality of your faith through sound actions, attitudes and words in your everyday life.

Revelation: When All Things Become New, Great Books of the Bible Series By Joseph M. Stowell

Studying Revelation will give you confidence, courage, and an assurance that God is in control. As you see the glory of his kingdom and the joyous worship of those he has redeemed, your own commitment to him will deepen.

What's So Amazing About Grace? By Philip Yancey

In his most personal and provocative book ever, Yancey offers compelling, true portraits of grace's life-changing power. He searches for its presence in his own life and in the church. He challenges us to become living answers to a world that desperately wants to know What's So Amazing About Grace?

If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat By John Ortberg

In If You're Going to Walk on Water John Ortberg teaches us how to step out of the "boat" of casual Christianity so that we can faithfully follow the Lord who is calling us out onto the risky, exciting waters of the high seas. Let Pastor Ortberg teach you how to leave your comfort zone for a remarkable life of faith.

Becoming a Contagious Christian By Bill Hybels

Let Becoming a Contagious Christian revitalize your passion for evangelism and enable you to fulfill Christ's Great Commission! This resource is designed for Sunday school, small group and individual study.

Just Walk Across the Room: Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith By Bill Hybels

Building on his bestseller Becoming a Contagious Christian, Pastor Hybels shows you how to follow Jesus' model of personal evangelism by "living in 3-D"---developing friendships, discovering stories, and discerning appropriate ways to leave your comfort zone. Learn to share the good news of redemption with people living far from God---and across the room.

Boundaries with Kids By Dr. Henry Cloud

The authors of the Gold Medallion Award-winning book Boundaries bring their biblically based principles to bear on the challenging task of child rearing, showing parents: how to bring control to an out-of-control family life; how to set limits and still be loving parents; how to define legitimate boundaries for the family; how to install in children a godly character.

Leading Kids to Jesus By David Staal

At what age is somebody most likely to become a Christian? Between 4 and 14, according to researcher George Barna. Yet most outreach is directed toward adults. Outlining the techniques for incorporating your own 3-part story with the four components of the Gospel message, Staal demonstrates how you can have life-changing discussions with children.

The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus By Lee Strobel

If you have questions about the truth of the Christian claims, or know someone who does, this book is the best place to start. Written by someone who knew which questions to ask (because he had them too), this book presents logical, rational answers that can help.

Beginning Life Together Purpose Driven Life Series

Beginning Life Together is the first study of the Doing Life Together series for adults which is designed to help you live the purpose-driven life through being part of a purpose-driven small group. These groups seek to help each member balance the five biblical purposes of the church talked about in Rick Warren's best-selling Purpose Driven Life.

Connecting with God's Family Purpose Driven Life Series By Brett Eastman & Karen Lee-Thorp

These six sessions will help you connect more deeply with Jesus Christ and build genuine relationships with Christian friends.

Developing Your SHAPE to Serve Others Purpose Driven Life Series By Brett Eastman & Karen Lee-Thorp

These six sessions will help you develop your God-given design at home, at work, at church, and in your community in a way that extends God's love to others and enriches your own life immeasurably.

Growing to Be Like Christ Purpose Driven Life Series
By Brett Eastman & Karen Lee-Thorp

The focus of this study is discipleship and the six sessions explore the basic habits of spiritual growth: relying on the Holy Spirit, cultivating time in the Bible and prayer, seeing life's obstacles as opportunities for growth, and partnering with Christians who are committed to supporting your growth.

Sharing Your Life Mission Every Day Purpose Driven Life Series By Brett Eastman & Karen Lee-Thorp

These six sessions will equip you to extend love to seekers around you and talk about your experience with God in ways that people will understand.

Surrendering Your Life for God's Pleasure Purpose Driven Life Series By Brett Eastman & Karen Lee-Thorp

These six sessions will help you experience the transforming power of a surrendered life.

Boundaries Face to Face: How to Have That Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding By Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

This is a practical handbook that will help you have that difficult conversation you've been avoiding. Learn how to confront well and establish healthy boundaries.