LIFE Community Study Reference Material

Leaders Link - Monthly Newsletters from Doug Whallon, Pastor of Discipleship and LIFE Community, and our LC Staff Team.

LIFE Community Study Guide - During our LIFE Community weeks (see Calendar) this guide will be a Bible study prepared by Doug Whallon or Tim Ghali.  On alternate Sundays Doug and Tim prepare leaders for that week's study at Oasis on Sunday.  To find the study on Galatians, click here.

Sermon Archives - Here is a link to our audio webpage so that you can listen to the sermons corresponding with each week's study guide.

Oasis Syllabus - Oasis is an opportunity for group leaders to prepare for the weekly study with one of our pastors.  See the syllabus for the current Oasis schedule.

January 2012 Leaders' Training Brunch Booklet - These materials, entitled Discovering a Better Story for Your LIFE Community, were used at our last Leaders' Training Brunch.

Spiritual Gifts Inventory - If you or a member of your LIFE Community are looking for guidance in identifying your spiritual gifts, complete this electronic Spiritual Gifts Inventory.  (Hard copy available upon request.)

Developing Family-Friendly LIFE Communities - Here are two resources for your consideration:
1.  Brainstorming Notes from LC Leader Round Table on 6/12/11
2.  Pastor Doug Whallon's coaching paper on "LIFE Communities & Children: Various Approaches for Developing 'Family-Friendly' LCs"

Other Resources

Impact Opportunities  - Ideas of how your LIFE Community can get involved in service beyond the borders of your group.

Community-Builder Activities - Loads of great questions and ideas for helping people get to know one another.

Spiritual Autobiography Instructions and Handout - During the ministry year of 08-09, many LIFE Communities shared their spiritual stories with each other.  This guide will help you lead your group in sharing their stories.  Feel free to use it whenever your group would like to get to know each other more deeply.