Small Group and Personal Discipleship Resources
Primary Resource
The Bible.Holy Spirit. Various Publishers and Translations, Ageless. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Tim 3:16-17 (NIV)
Secondary Resources
Resources Available Through C&MA Men’s Ministry. A number of resources are available from C&MA Men’s Ministry. E-Mail:
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or call Rhonda Ruffner at 336-239-6560. See Inventory
Character As Iron Sharpens Iron: Building Character in a Mentoring Relationship. Howard and William Hendricks, Moody Press: Chicago, 1999. Howard Hendricks has written a primer on mentoring, hoping to encourage men to enter into mentoring relationships with a view to sharing what is best in themselves with one another. Follow Me. Dr. David E. Schroeder. Christian Publications: Camp Hill, PA, 1992. The church's job, Schroeder asserts, is not to win converts, but to make disciples! Therefore, "witness" is the key ingredient to successful discipling. Disciples focus on being God's person. A strategy for internal character transformation. A companion manual may be downloaded from http://www.gospelcom.net/mw and reproduced for use in small group sessions. Follow Me Manual. Dr. David E. Schroeder. A strategy for internal charcter transformation. The Manual may be downloaded from http://www.gospelcom.net/mw and reproduced for use in small group sessions. A companion paperback book may be purchased from Christian Publications.
The Man God Uses. Blackaby and Blackaby. Broadman & Holman: Nashville, 1999. A guidebook for Christian men who seek to follow God's will in their homes, offices, churches, and communities. The Blackabys outline a seven-week course of scriptural study, including prayer suggestions and questions to be answered in a daily journal. Equally useful for men studying alone or in small groups.
Discipleship and Disciplines Anchor Man: How a Father Can Anchor His Family in Christ for the Next 100 Years. Steve Farrar. Thomas Nelson: Nashville, 2000. If you thought your parenting responsibilities ended after eighteen years per child, you thought wrong. Instead, it's your privilege to lead your family--and influence succeeding generations--for a century. or more. The Bible talks about it, men have done it, and you can do it too. That is, if you're up to the challenge of a lifetime.
Applying Seven Promises. Bob Horner, David Sunde, Ron Ralston. W Publishing Group: April 16, 1999. These application studies encourage men to honor God and integrate His Word into all their relationships by incorporating the power of worship, prayer, and mentoring to daily life. This is a key resource for men's small group study or for personal growth.
Becoming a Man of …/Dr. Bob Beltz Becoming a Man of Prayer. Bob Beltz. NAVPRESS: Colorado Springs, 1996. Men wanting to develop or improve their prayer lives will find a fresh and workable approach to prayer in Becoming a Man of Prayer. Based on a seven-week model, this book moves men from five minutes of prayer every day to a half an hour of time spent alone with God. Using a notebook approach, it examines typical problems surrounding prayer and offers a proven strategy for developing a lasting prayer life. Becoming a Man of the Spirit. Bob Beltz. NAVPRESS: Colorado Springs, 1999. A seven week strategy based on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Today, there's a greater power failure affecting men every day. It's not a physical power shortage, but a spiritual one. Authentic biblical spirituality requires power found only through the Holy Spirit, and few Christians understand or know how to access that power source. Dr. Bob Beltz uncovers the means to understand and tap into the power of the Holy Spirit. Becoming a Man of the Word: A Seven-Week Guide to Understanding and Enjoying the Bible. Bob BeltzThe Bible tells a simple story that spans sixty-six books, from the beginning of time to a future beyond time. Becoming a Man of the Word is a spiritual adventure down "God's Route 66," with seasoned pastor, teacher, and best-selling author Bob Beltz as your guide. Daily Disciplines for the Christian Man: Practical Steps to an Empowered Spiritual Life. Bob, Dr. Beltz. NAVPRESS: Colorado Springs, 1993. Dr. Beltz gives seven clear and simple steps that will enable men to live one day at a time with Christ, led and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Broken God: Power Under Control. David E. Schroeder. Christian Publications: Camp Hill, 1994. The brokenness of Christ's final week provides a challenging example of power under control. Schroeder gloriously brings to life the passion of our Lord, giving the reader the chance to feel what Jesus felt, to ask questions whose answers have seemingly alluded us, and to give answers that make biblical sense. Fresh Encounter: Experiencing God in Revival and Spiritual Awakening. Henry Blackaby and Claude King. Broadman and Holman: Nashville, 1997. Two of respected authorities on the relationship between God and His people show how prayer, humility, and a heartfelt desire to know and do His will can work wondrous changes in your life. The Heart of a Godly Man: Practical Disciplines for a Man's Spiritual Life. E. Glenn Wagner. Moody Publishers: Chicago, January 2001. Dr. Wagner gives you what you want and what you need to deepen your spiritual life—discipline that has the power to give you a life of purpose and joy. The Making of a Godly Man. John Trent, (W Publishing: Nashville, 1997) (Men of Integrity). Designed specifically to help men in their pursuit of a deeper, more abiding faith in God, this in-depth study offers a plan for integrating the seven promises of a Promise Keeper into everyday life. Insightful and practical, The Making of a Godly Man is a great tool for men's groups or individual study. Man in the Mirror/Patrick Morley Resources Getting to Know the Man in the Mirror: An Interactive Guide for Men. Patrick M. Morley. Thomas Nelson: Nashville, 1994.This is a dynamic, hands-on workbook of Morley's bestseller The Man in the Mirror. It contains practical, interactive exercises to help men transform their lives--one step at a time--by reflecting on the empowering guidance that has helped so many men. The Man in the Mirror. Patrick Morley and R. C. Sproul. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, 2000. Everywhere you go you see men who are tired--worn out from trying to win this race that nobody wins. Is there hope? Yes . . . absolutely. The Man in the Mirror reveals twenty-four secrets of how to live successfully with the man in your mirror. This book is written for you, the man grappling with the pressure and stress of everyday life. The Seven Seasons of a Man's Life... Crisis and Renewal. Patrick Morley. Lifeway Christian Resources; (July 1996). Personal and challenging, the topics are relevant to any man at any age. Each workbook, containing five days of study for six eweeks, challenges men to deal with issues of the heart. The leader’s kit ($79) includes 24 weeks of material
- Set of 4 Seven Seasons Workbooks (additional sets are $20 ea)
- Seven Seasons 4 message video tape series (2 tapes)
- Seven Seasons 4 message audio tape series (2 tapes)
- Leader’s Planning Guide
Ten Secrets for the Man in the Mirror: Startling Ideas About True Happiness. Patrick Morley. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, 2002. Author Patrick Morley challenges men to get beyond the surface happiness for which they daily give their lives to find instead a success that really matters -- a success paradoxically rooted in a life of unselfish love, suffering, and sacrifice. Walking with Christ in the Details of Life. Patrick Morley. Thomas Nelson: Nashville, 1992. This book is aimed at helping the devotional or inner life of men, covering topics like truth, prayer, the nature of God, surrender, servanthood, suffering, character, and more. Margin/Dr. Richard Swenson Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives. Dr. Richard Swenson. NAVPRESS: Colorado Springs, 1995. If you yearn for relief from the pain and pressure of overload, take a lifelong dose of Margin under the care of a specialist. The benefits of good health, financial stability, fulfilling relationships, and availability for God's purposes will follow you all your days. The Overload Syndrome: Learning to Live Within Your Limits. Dr. Richard Swenson. NAVPRESS: Colorado Springs, 1999. Busyness. Stress. Overload. Anyone living in today's society knows the struggle of trying to handle the load of life at the turn of the millennium. You don't have enough time to do the things you have to-let alone those things you'd like to do. You feel tired, worn out, and burned out. You're not alone. These symptoms are not a figment of your imagination. They're signs that you're suffering from a virulent new disease that affects millions of people-The Overload Syndrome. Where does overload come from? What does it look like? What will it lead to? Most importantly, what can you do about it? The Overload Syndrome examines these questions and offers prescriptions to counteract its effects and restore time to rest and space to heal. Personal Holiness in Times of Temptation. Dr. Bruce Wilkinson. Harvest House: 1999. Outlines practical ways for individuals to live their lives for God and avoid the temptation of the world. Includes a workbook and resource guide and 4 30-minute video and 30 Audio Devotional segments. Preparing to Win: A Process for Discipling Men, (HonorBound,1997). To order, contact Rhonda Ruffner at C&MA Men’s Ministry at
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or call Rhonda at 336-239-6560. Develop and encourage a “will to win” attitude in your men’s group with ready-made, high-energy video presentation and study. Created specifically for men and by men, this exciting 8-week program strengthens men of all ages. it helps them keep the promises they’ve made to God and their family… especially the 7 Promises of a Promise Keeper! Evangelism Becoming a Contagious Christian. Mark Mittelberg. Lee Strobel and Bill Hybels. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, 1996. Becoming a Contagious Christian is not a book of theory or speculation. It's a proven action plan for impacting the spiritual lives of friends, family members, co-workers, and others. The Master Plan of Evangelism. Robert E. Coleman. Revell: Grand Rapids, 1994. This is the 30th anniversary edition of Robert Coleman's classic work on evangelism, issued so that a new generation of Christians can discover the biblical framework for implementing the impulse they have for spreading the Good News. Masculine Issues Double Bind: Escaping the Contradictory Demands of Manhood. Rodney L. Cooper. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, 1996. Helping men to escape the no-win double binds of our culture and find true freedom in Christ is the key issue discussed in this book. A companion two set audio cassettes is also available. Men’s Fraternaty: A Journey into Authentic Manhood. Robert Lewis. Fellowship Bible Church: Little Rock. Includes 26 messages on 12 audio cassettes and extensive outline notes. An in depth small group enabling men to discover authentic biblical masculinity in an environment of accountability with other men. Missing from Action: A Powerful Historical Response to the Crisis Among American Men. Weldon Hardenbrook. Conciliar Press: Ben Lomond, CA, 2000. Missing From Action chronicles the feminization of the American male, tracing extraordinary events in our nation's history that have disconnected men from their families and society. Missing >From Action deals with the fatherless crisis in America, a crisis whose devastating social and economic impact is increasing year by year. Missing From Action not only describes how we came to this present crisis, but also pints to the path of authentic fatherhood, a path advocated by 2000 years of Christian history and Church doctrine. The Silence of Adam: Becoming Men of Courage in a World of Chaos. Dr. Larry Crabb, Don Hudson and Al Andrews. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, 1995. Men today have locked horns with their toughest issue: reclaiming the masculinity God created them for. But what defines manhood? In answer, the authors offer a clearer vision of who men are, what's gone wrong, and what men can become. Drawn from neglected biblical data and from the authors' professional experience, this is a compelling, fresh perspective on manhood: the calling, the struggle, the journey, the failure, and the power. Six Battles Every Man Must Win and the Ancient Secrets You’ll Need to succeed. Bill Perkins. Tyndale House: Wheaton, 2004. The story of David's "mighty men" (primarily found in 2 Samuel 23) drives this challenging and encouraging book for Christian men. The mighty men weren't drafted into David's army because of their impressive resumes. They were broken men who, given an opportunity to achieve greatness, responded like champions. The author uses the story to illustrate the six battles David's men fought and men today must win to become powerful and effective warriors in God's kingdom. Tender Warrior/Stu Weber Four Pillars of a Man's Heart: Bringing Strength into Balance. Stu Weber. Multnomah: Portland, 1997. Building upon the "four pillars of manhood" model set forth in his bestseller Tender Warrior, author Stu Weber leads readers in an expanded, in-depth biblical exploration of what it means to be a king, warrior, mentor, and friend. Addressing key circumstances faced by men of all ages and backgrounds, Four Pillars of a Man's Heart focuses on areas of struggle and opportunity faced by husbands, fathers, and single men of all ages and backgrounds. Locking Arms: God’s Design forMmasculine Friendships. Stu Weber. Multnomah Books: Portland, 1995. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Discover the truth about God's design for masculine friendship, and learn to build soul-shaping, brother-to-brother relationships by LOCKING ARMS. Tender Warrior : God's Intention For A Man. Stu Weber. Multnomah: Portland, 1999.Stu Weber paints a dramatic and compelling picture of balanced manhood according to God's blueprint. A Tender Warrior is what every woman dreams of for a husband, every boy desires to be, and every man yearns most to develop within himself. Written in a warm, personal style, Weber presents the characteristics of tender warriors -- including watching out for what lies ahead, keeping commitments, and learning to speak the language of women -- in an upfront, straightforward style that challenges readers to realize God's plan for men. When Good Men are Tempted, Bill Perkins, Zondervan, Grand Rapids, MI,1997.Bill Perkins details a plan for sexual integrity. He shows men how to achieve a purity that will preserve the sanctity of their marriages, the security of their families, the vitality of their walks with God, and the strength of their relationships with others. Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul, John Eldredge (Thomas Nelson, Nashville, 2001). God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires—aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a “nice guy.” It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and bored to death. In this provocative book, Eldredge gives men permission to be what God designed them to be—dangerous, passionate, alive, and free. Purpose, Call and Goals The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, Os Guinness, Word Publishing, (Nashville, 1998). This is an excellent follow up to men’s retreat. Guinness disagrees with the Catholic argument that the call is to full-time service. He disagrees with the Protestant argument that the call is to secular work. He argues that God calls and equips all believers to minister in one form or another to build the Kingdom of God. Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God. by Henry T. Blackaby and Claude V. King LifeWay Press: Nashville, 1990. The authors' emphasis on revelation through personal relationship makes faith sound like a true adventure--leading believers to engage with people and circumstances they might otherwise have avoided. Go the Distance: The Making of a Promise Keeper. John T. Trent and Charles W. Colson Editors. Thomas Nelson: Nashville, 1996.These inspiring pages reveal an exciting approach to setting and pursuing your goals, and they'll help you see more clearly where you've come from, where you currently stand, and where you want to go. The Power of the Call. Henry T. Balckaby and Henry Brandt. Broadman: Nashville, 1997. In The Power of the Call, a leading pastor and a seasoned biblical psychologist team up to take a frank, realistic look at the pastor's call and how God provides fully for every situation and need a pastor will face. The Power of Vision. George Barna. Regal Books: 2003. Vision is the insight God provides to instruct you and direct your paths. And unless you have that clear picture--from Him of where you're headed, your chances of a successful journey are severely limited, at best. -- The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth am I here For?Rick Warren, Zondervan (Grand Rapids, MI, 2002). The book argues that discerning and living five God-ordained purposes-worship, community, discipleship, ministry and evangelism-is key to effective living. His 40 short chapters are intended to be read over 40 days' time, giving readers small pieces of his purpose-discovering program to chew on. Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness and What He Wants to do with You. John MacArthur. W Publishing: Nashville, TN, 2002. (workbook also available). Contrary to popular belief, we do not have to be perfect to do God’s work. Look no further than the twelve disciples whose many weaknesses are forever preserved throughout the pages of the New Testament. Jesus chose ordinary men – fisherman, tax collectors, political zealots – and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from utter uselessness. MacArthur draws principles from Christ’s careful, hands-on training of the original twelve disciples for today’s modern disciple - you. Wired to Work: Answering the Two Most Important Questions in Life. Vince D’Acchioli. Huntington House: Lafayette, LA, 2001. Through much research and practical hands-on experience, the author has discovered that the secret to a happy, secure, and productive life lies in discovering how and why God has made us. This book helps readers understand how special they are in God’s eyes and how to find His purpose for their life. Relationships Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging. Brennan Manning. NAVPRESS: Colorado Springs, 2002.The liberating message of this book is that God longs for us to know that He loves and accepts us as we are. God is our "Abba", our loving Father, who knows us far better than we know ourselves. The revelation of this book is two-fold: Sin has a far greater grip on our hearts and lives than we imagine, and God, who knows this, longs to bring us into passionate relationship with Himself. Brothers: Calling Men into Vital Relationships. Geoff Gorsuch, NAVPRESS, Colorado Springs, 1994. A small-group discussion guide to facilitate establishing and strengthening relationships among men. Connecting. Larry Crabb. Word: Nashville, 1997. In this groundbreaking work, Larry Crabb shows readers how to build intimate, healing connections with others—mini-communities where God's power to heal souls is quickened and released through individuals' compassionate, authentic relationships with others. Friend to Friend. Dr. Bob Bierle. Faith Studies International: Chaska, MN, 8- 30 minute sessions. $159.00 when purchased on-line from Faith Studies. Friend To Friend is a positive outreach and discipleship strategy that removes the "cookie-cutter" nature of some approaches. This complete video training curriculum empowers every Christian to become involved through relationships in his or her networks of influence. Testimonies A Journey thru the Wilderness, Francis Yale, 1st Books: Bloomington IN, 2003. The memoirs of one of our District men describing the events that shaped his life and how God broke through to liberate him from bondage.
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