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Use the resources below to grow in your personal relationship with God and in community as we follow Jesus together for the good of the world. 

Current Series Resources

Lent - As we continue on in our Follow Him series through Luke during this Lenten season, we encourage you to take advantage of our Lent Reflection Guide. Over the next seven weeks, slowly meditate on the final week of Jesus' earthly life as he faces the cross and stands victoriously over death.

Follow Him - Luke

Luke wants us to know the greatest person who ever lived. This gospel gives us a detailed history of Jesus, that our lives might never be the same. Luke is just telling it the way it is. Jesus’ actions will comfort you, shock you, convict you, and ultimately draw you to Himself, to follow Him. Let your guard down, shake off your presuppositions, and get ready to meet our God, who came and lived among us, that we might find life in Him and give our whole lives over to Him. The call to discipleship is worth it. Jesus’ challenge to care for the poor and provide for the needy is overt. His love for kids, women, outcasts, the elite…everyone, is unexpected. Sometimes His love is angry and pointed, sometimes it’s tender and beckoning. Come and see the greatest man who ever lived; who died to forgive you and resurrected to embrace you. Come and follow Him.

Part of this study includes a three week deeper study into Sabbath, based off of Luke 6:1-11. Join us as we figure out what it looks like to find deep rest in the Lord. The sermons on January 14th, 21st, and 28th will cover this topic. We also suggest Community Groups to consider doing the four week Sabbath Practice through Practing the Way from John Mark Comer. It is a wonderful resource with great teaching and tangible steps to enter into the practice of Sabbath. Consider these Sabbath resources:

  • Practicing the Way - Four week practices designed for groups to learn about the Sabbath, practice the Sabbath, and discuss it together. Other practices also are available for other spiritual disciplines.
  • The Well Sermon Series - Listen or re-listen to our own sermons about Sabbath
  • John Mark Comer Sermons and Podcasts - A Spotify playlist to some fruitful teaching from John Mark Comer on the theology behind and practice of the Sabbath

Join us as we study the book of Luke. Follow our study guide for your own times with God, and for group discussions. Also check out our two recommended guides on how to study the bible and spend time with God - Soap & Morning/Evening.

Personal Relationship With God

  • SOAPREAP RRRRCIA and GROW. God wants to transform us by His word. Sometimes we just don't know where and how to start! Use any of these simple, one page guides to help you meet God in His word (GROW is the most robust).
  • The Gospel: What is the Gospel? This resource provides plenty of Scripture to help us work through the different aspects of the Gospel. As you read the Scriptures and meditate on them, maybe even memorize them, there are reflection questions for you to work through individually or in a small group.
  • The Bible As One Story: These resources can help you get a handle on the overarching story of the scriptures. Having this framework will help give context and meaning to any book or passage in the bible. This will help you both understand and meet God in His word.
  • To Whom How: This tool is created to help you think through and intentionally build relationships with those whom God sovereignly has placed around you. The more we fall in love with Christ, the more people around us will hear us talk about Him, and see us live differently for Him. This tool will help you become more intentional towards fostering real friendships with those who don’t yet know Him.
  • Books About The Bible: These short books are helpful tools to understand how to read the bible accurately, particularly with a Christ Centered lens (Lk 24.25-27, 44-49). To Understand the Bible Look for Jesus, by Geisler. How to Read the Bible Book by Book, by Fee. Church with Jesus as Hero, by Prince. How to Read the Bible as Literature, by Ryken.
  • Sharing My Story: Sharing the story of how we came into a relationship with God will not only bring Him praise, and connect with others that don’t yet know Him, but it will also draw us closer to each other. Use this tool to share your story in your 3D group and with those you are engaging with the gospel.
  • Prayer- We must stop and seek the Lord in prayer. Here are some resources from The Well to help you engage with God in prayer. Prayer Resources:
    • Kneeling Prayer- This guide focuses on relationship with God in prayer.
    • Morning + Evening Prayer- This guide gives a simple pattern for prayer to start and end the day.
    • ACTS- This guide mirrors aspects of Jesus’ template for prayer in the LORD’s prayer. 
    • Other resources - Link 1. and Link 2.
  • Investment Guide: Use this guide to help you create a plan for investing in the work of God through giving and serving.

Communities

  • Community Group ManualThis manual has everything Community Group and 3D leaders need to run their groups. It includes vision, resources, and studies.
  • Family Gathering GuideThis guide will help you create a family time where you build community and move toward others.
  • Scatter Together GuideThis guide will help you look at your schedule with intentionality and plan to live your lives together on mission.
  • 3D Meeting Guide: This guide will keep your 3D Meetings focused and impactful.
  • Community Group Primer: This will help you launch a community group, create the culture and shape the direction and purpose. If you desire to launch a community, connect with a leader at The Well so we can help resource you in the process!
  • Grant Proposal: As your Community is on mission, there may be funds needed (one-time or recurring) to effectively carry out the mission. The Well wants to help resource Communities! Complete this form and submit to Matt Klingler.
  • Meal Ideas: A collection of easy, delicious meal ideas for Family Gatherings.
  • Community Rhythms Videos: Short videos that teach the community group rhythms: Family Gathering, 3D, and Scattering Together.
  • Move In Tool: This tool is designed to help you as an individual, or as a Community Group, follow the pattern of the incarnation by taking deeper steps into relationship and service. This one page will guide you to prayerfully decide who/what area to step into and how to go deeper in relationship/service as you follow God's lead, experiencing His power to reach people with the gospel through you!  
  • CG Vision: Celebration + Creation: Use this guide to help your existing group celebrate the the ways that God is moving in and through you, while refreshing the vision of your group for the coming season.

3D Groups 

  • 3D Guide- Use this guide (in conjunction with the GROW or other personal bible study guides above) to share life, bible, and prayer together in your 3D group times.
  • Rooted: This study is a great place to start with your 3D group before you tackle The Gospel-Centered Life. Before we can begin to share the gospel with anyone or live a gospel-centered life, we need to know how to articulate the gospel for real impact and a changed life. 
  • The Gospel-Centered Life: Lots of Christians talk about the gospel, but how many really understand the gospel and know how to apply it to their lives? This study is great to do as a 3D group, with articles and discussion questions to work through together.
  • New City Catechism Companion Guide: The New City Catechism will give you a good overview of the core elements of your faith in Christ and a foundation for your relationship with God. Use this companion guide, along with the New City Catechism Devotional.

3D Groups Tools

  • 3D Meeting Guide: This guide will keep your 3D Meetings focused and impactful.
  • Rhythm Activity: Use this template to help create your personal weekly rhythms to read, pray and connect with those who know and don’t know Jesus. 
  • Sharing My Story: Sharing the story of how we came into a relationship with God will not only bring Him praise, and connect with others that don’t yet know Him, but it will also draw us closer to each other. Use this tool to share your story in your 3D group and with those you are engaging with the gospel.
  • To Whom How: This tool is created to help you think through and intentionally build relationships with those whom God sovereignly has placed around you. The more we fall in love with Christ, the more people around us will hear us talk about Him, and see us live differently for Him. This tool will help you become more intentional towards fostering real friendships with those who don’t yet know Him.
  • SOAP , REAP , RRRR, CIA and GROW. God wants to transform us by His word. Sometimes we just don't know where and how to start! Use any of these simple, one page guides to help you meet God in His word (GROW is the most robust).
  • Share + Repent This guide will help you intentionally share the gospel and personally repent in response to the gospel.

Other Resources

  • Racial Reconcilition: Church, these resources are primarily collated by Acts 29 (one of our church planting networks and trusted source). It includes many of the books that our pastors and members have personally read and grown from. We have also added a few internal to the list. There are other helpful books on these topics, and the below resources do not contain all that needs to be said. You, and I, and other faithful Christians will find areas of disagreement within these resources. Every one of them is helpful in our conversation and our personal growth in Christ as we seek conformity to Jesus and the gospel in the areas of race, justice, restoration, and renewal.
  • Child DedicationThere is no substitute for modeling and passing down your own personal love and relationship with Christ. Your kids will gain a picture of God by watching you, as you grow to live for Him, and as you interact with your spouse. Ultimately, they will choose to receive or reject Him. This is why we pray, pray and pray some more. We hope these resources will help in your pursuit to raise your kids to know and love Christ.
  • On The Money: Gospel Centered Stewardship
  • Todd Engstrom's Blog: A great resource answers many of the practical questions on how to lead a community group. 

Previous Series Resources

Free - Galatians (click here)

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Summer 2023 (click here)

Supreme - Colossians (click here)

He Is Risen (click here)

Let's Pray (click here)

The King's Cross: The Gospel of Mark (click here)

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 2022 (click here)

Lent

(click here)Living Stones 1 Peter (click here).

Silence + Solitude Reflection Series (click here)

Advent 2021: Poured Out  (click here

Counter Cultural: The Letter of 1 Thessalonians (click here) 

Ordinary Awesome (click here)

Around The Well Sermon Series (click here)

Say Yes  (click here