Downloadable Bible Studies
These Bible Studies teach Biblical perspectives on basic discipleship issues from a Vineyard perspective. They are meant to be used in a small group inductive bible study. Check here for a quick lesson in Inductive-style teaching.

VCC Small Group Resources Copyright and Reuse Information
The resources on this site are copyright 1992 through 2008, Vineyard Church of Columbus.
Vineyard Church of Columbus makes these Bible Studies available not only for our leaders but also for others in the Body of Christ. You may download, copy, and distribute them to your small groups or classes, with the following restrictions:

• Please distribute a resource in its entirety, including the existing copyright statement and the bibliography of works cited.
• Please do not download or reproduce VCC graphics or visuals separate from the documents that contain them.
• Please do not charge for copies of the materials.
• Please cite this material in another document as:
Author last name, First name. “Title of study.” Vineyard Church of Columbus. 2008. Vineyard Church of Columbus. Date you accessed this document.

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• Becoming Effective Witnesses, edited by Beth Crawford
  Seven encouraging Bible studies that will teach people how to understand and communicate the Gospel of Jesus to the people around them.
  
  
• Beginning the Christian Life, by Marlene Nathan
  A Leader’s Guide along with a Bible study written to assist those who are in the first stages of their relationship with Jesus.
  
  
• Blessed to Be a Blessing, edited by Beth Crawford
  A set of eight studies: three on our mission to reach the nations, three on our mission to care for the poor, and two on giving.
  
  
• Community, by Beth Crawford
  Five Bible Studies that explore our relationships with each other and with the church as a whole. Also included is a brief introduction explaining the Biblical concept of “community.”
  
  
• Fatherhood of God Series, edited by Beth Crawford
  This series consists of eight discussion Bible studies on getting to know God as our Father. The Introduction document has an overview of the topic and a encouraging testimony of growing to know God as Father.
  Fatherhood of God Studies-Full-Length Versions
  Fatherhood of God Studies-Questions Only Versions
  
  
• Following Jesus in Social Justice Studies, by Dan Franz
  Six studies and ministry guidelines to help us follow Jesus, the Socially Just One, in His ministry to the needy and oppressed.
  
  
• Gifts of the Spirit, by the Small Groups' Bible Study Writing Team
  The Gifts of the Spirit
  
  
• Holy Life,edited by Beth Crawford
  In this series we have addressed issues we struggle with in trying to live in communion with God and in trying to live like Jesus, issues that point to our need for being transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit and our “efforts” to cooperate with Him..
  
  
• Hope Series, edited by Beth Crawford
  Five Bible studies focusing on the biblical basis for hope and how that can impact our lives today.
  
  
• Jesus: Our Model of Manhood, by VCC Men's Ministry
  A Bible study for men which looks at the life of Christ as an example for the lives of men today.
  
  
• Living an Empowered Life, edited by Beth Crawford
  Seven Bible studies that teaches followers of Jesus about the Holy Spirit and how to operate in our spiritual gifts.
  
  
• Meeting Jesus Series, edited by Beth Crawford
  The Meeting Jesus Series: six Bible studies on how Jesus relates to people to use in discussions with seekers. In addition there are resources to help equip church small group members in evangelism.
  
  
• Prayer, edited by Beth Crawford
  Ten in-depth Bible studies on specific types of prayer.
  
  
• Servanthood Series, edited by Beth Crawford
  Six inductive Bible studies to help us more eagerly embrace Jesus’ call to servanthood.
  
  
• Small Group Bible Studies, by Marlene Nathan
  A collection of Bible studies with chapters on the kingdom of God, worship, healing, relationships and ministry to the poor.
  
  
• Spiritual Warfare, edited by Beth Crawford
  Eight Bible studies that help to explain the concept of the supernatural, as well as to equip Christians practically in how to engage in spiritual things.
  
  
• Stewardship, edited by Beth Crawford
  Six Bible studies that deal with how we view our money, how we spend our money, and what God has to say about our money.

• Spiritual Development Inventory
• How to teach the Bible in a small group
• How to start a new group (form in Microsoft Word)
• Letters from Bill Christensen to Small Group Leaders,
  Associate Pastor and Small Groups Pastor
• December 2006 letter to leaders

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