Growth Groups



Growth Groups are short-term, intentional discipleship studies that help believers
“be and make disciples.”
Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Beginning August 18.
 
The Discipleship Ministry of Central Baptist Church is seeking to develop and equip believers who…
• Surrender daily to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
• Honor Christ in our relationships with our family, friends, and others.
• Consistently worship with other believers.
• Spend time daily in Bible study and prayer.
• Serves others in our church and community.
• Shares our faith in Jesus Christ with others.
• Give of my time and resources to the cause of Christ.
• Participate in mission opportunities locally and around the world.

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact Discipleship Pastor, Don Blackmore, at dblackmore@cbcj.net, or call 870.935.1950.

2 Corinthians, by the Apostle Paul
We will begin a study of the book of 2nd Corinthians which is a practical letter of Paul which addresses his own attempt to live from his own theology of reconciliation and transformation. His source and example is that of the Image of Christ. Individuals, families, and churches each have relational challenges and issues that must be resolved. If not resolved, the very fabric of our purpose and fellowship will be ripped apart. The book of 2nd Corinthians Paul challenges and instructs us how to return to healthy fellowship with God and others.
Teacher: Mike Martin
Room 1345


When God’s People Pray, by Jim Cymbala, pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle
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Prayer can change lives and circumstances like nothing else can.  What are the keys that unlock its power, that turn prayer from a mere activity into a vital link with God and all his resources?  In this study Jim Cymbala shares biblical truth that will help you pray with passion, focus, and faith.  Group members will spend time specifically praying for personal and corporate revival. 
Facilitator: Larry Bailey
6 DVD-driven sessions
Room 1344

Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream, by Dr. David Platt
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"Do you believe that Jesus is worth abandoning everything for? Do you believe him enough to obey him and to follow him wherever he leads, even when the crowds in our culture--maybe even our churches--turn the other way?" In Radical, David Platt invites you to encounter what Jesus actually said about being his disciple, and then obey what you have heard. He challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated a God-centered gospel to fit our human-centered preferences. With passionate storytelling and convicting biblical analysis, Platt calls into question a host of comfortable notions that are common among Christ's followers today. Then he proposes a radical response: live the gospel in ways that are true, filled with promise, and ultimately world changing.
Facilitator: Greg Haag
8 sessions
Room 1242

The Three Chairs: Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs, by Dr. Bruce Wilkinson. 
How committed to Christ are you? Are you walking hand-in-hand with Him or is there a distance between what you say you believe and what you live. This study examines whether Christians have compromised their faith in pursuit of worldly views of success and gives us three categories of Christian commitment. Are you a "first-chair'' Christian who walks daily with God and desires that others share that level commitment. Or are you sitting somewhere less desirable?  This study will show you not only where God is inviting you to make a change in your life, but how to do it.
Facilitators: Randy and Leith Hoggard
6 DVD-driven sessions
Room 2347


The Disciple’s Cross, by Dr. Avery Willis
“Would you like to develop a deeper relationship with Christ as you learn to practice the biblical disciplines of a disciple?”  The Disciple's Cross helps you experience life in Christ through practicing these six biblical disciplines: spending time with the Master, living in the Word, praying in faith, fellowshipping with believers, witnessing to the world, and ministering to others.
Facilitator: Don Blackmore
7 sessoins
Room 2318

Pursuit of Holiness, by Jerry Bridges
What does holiness look like? For starters, it doesn't look anything like perfection. And it doesn't necessarily look like victory. Mostly, it consists of effort, prayer, grace, and obedience. We can ignore neither Christ's role nor our own if we are to successfully pursue holiness. Bridges takes holiness out of the realm of the impossible and brings it into the real world of your daily life and decisions. Whether you're continuing your pursuit of holiness or just beginning, the principles and guidelines in The Pursuit of Holiness will challenge you to obey God's command of holiness.
Facilitator: Gene Martin
7 sessions
Room  1311

Men’s Fraternity: Quest for Authentic Manhood, by Dr. Robert Lewis
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Designed to help a man embrace a bolder and more noble concept of manhood, Quest takes a man inside himself to consider the forces that are shaping—or misshaping—his personal manhood. In doing so, this study empowers a man to heal life-hindering wounds while building a more compelling vision of masculinity that will bless both his life and the lives around him. Quest also fosters deep spiritual and emotional growth. This powerful masculine experience strips away the myths of manhood to reveal a man's true identity and pursuits. What's more, it's a proven way to help men find a real connection . . . with each other, with the church, and most importantly, with God.
Facilitator: Mike Fullington
24 DVD-driven sessions
Room 2325

The Inheritance, by Beth Moore
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 This series is a topical study of Inheritance throughout God's Word. Key verse: Psalm 16:5-6 "The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance" (Please note this series does not have homework)
Facilitator: Sue Lady
9 DVD-driven sessions
Room 1244
One in a Million: Journey to Your Promised Land, by Priscilla Shirer
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Modern day Christians often hear and understand the promises of God each Sunday morning at church but then rarely choose to experience them in everyday life. In One in a Million, Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer invites us to change that pattern for good, living beyond our circumstances and expecting to see God move in miraculous ways day after day. Without a doubt, we can find and follow God’s purpose for our journey. We can make it to the Promised Land! 
Facilitators: Kimberly Murphree & Brandi Carter
7 DVD-driven sessions
Room 2330

What to Do with Your Wait by Threads
Ever felt as though you were ‘In Transit?’ Everyone and Everything  around you seem to movin’ on, while you are  still ‘parked’ ...as you wait on the perfect job, perfect date, perfect life! Join us as we seek out God’s perfect plan for our lives, and learn what to do while we are in a season of ‘waiting.’(Please note, this is for Singles only.)   
Facilitator: Bobby Cole
6 DVD driven sessions, Cost: $8
Room 2320

Sunday Evenings, 5:00 p.m.
DivorceCare:
Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before.  DivorceCare can help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.
Facilitators: Jeff and Debbie Wicker
13 DVD-driven sessions
Room 2330




Ladies Thursday Morning Bible Study:
Here and Now…There and Then: A Lecture Series on Revelation, by Beth Moore
Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation varies among scholars. She teaches that God is as specific about what He does reveal as He is about what He does not reveal. Each of the 11 sessions is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Facilitator: Mary Chambers
11 DVD-driven sessions with light homework.
Room 1244