Missional Bible Studies from the Center for US missions

The Center provides Missional Bible studies to help people dig into God's Word and hear God's call to be in mission. Scripturally based and doctrinally sound, they are also designed to be engaging, calling the saints to radical discipleship and sometimes challenging the status quo. The Bible studies offered on this page are changed periodically. They are free for use within your congregation when printed with the included copyright information. You can open and print the Adobe document, or save it to your computer. The Center is in the process of creating additional Missional Bible studies. New studies will be available on this page for a time, then they will be moved to the extensive offering of resources available without additional cost to those who purchase a Center for U.S. Missions/CoachNet membership ($60 per year). More information on the membership available soon.

CURRENT STUDIES

"Female and Fertile: Reproductive Capacity in the Local Congregation" by Mike Ruhl.

Scriptures describe the church as the ‘body of Christ’ (Romans 12; I Corinthians 12) – a living organism. Living things reproduce, institutions generally don’t. This study looks at scriptural descriptions of the church, explores the repercussions of the Bible’s portrayal of the church as female, and encourages application to your local congregation.
Leader's Guide: Female and Fertile

Participant Handout: Female and Fertile

"God's Mission to the City" by Tom Eggold.

This study looks at various Scripture selections to emphasize the heart of God connected to the welfare and ministry of the church in the city. It also acquaints the class with the realities of urbanization, immigration and economic and cultural interdependence. The bottom line: How can the Christian community effectively respond to the mission field of the city?
Leaders Guide: God's Mission to the City

Participant Handout: God's Mission to the City

"Grace Upon Grace" by Glenn Lucas. The foundational scripture passage is John 1:16, "From his fullness we have all received grace upon grace." This study focuses upon God’s grace in the life of the participant. Through the study of God’s word the participant realizes that salvation in Jesus Christ flows fully out of God’s grace. Additionally, participants are invited to reflect upon and share times of grace experienced in their lives.
Leader's Guide: Grace Upon Grace

Participant Handout: Grace Upon Grace

Optional PowerPoint Presentation: Grace Upon Grace