Reading Groups
Do you want to read more but never get round to it? Have you finished a book and been desperate to discuss its ideas with someone? Do you just want to share your love of reading with other bookworms?! Have you ever considered starting or joining a reading group?Return to Community
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Whether it’s the latest fiction title, a classic work of theology, or a stirring biography, any book could spark an interesting evening’s discussion.
Did you like it? Did you completely disagree with it? Did it make you laugh? Cry? Think? Has it changed your life?
Who could be in the group?
Why not ask around at Church or among other friends and see if there’s any interest? It doesn’t matter if there are just two or three of you.
When and where could we meet?
Whenever is best for you and your group! For most it will probably be an evening every month or two. For others it may be more convenient during the daytime. Why not discuss the book over a meal? Whatever works best for your group.
If there are just a few of you, you might prefer to hold your reading group in a member’s home. Alternatively perhaps a Church room or library could be made available.
What could we read?
The sky’s the limit! There are so many good books out there. As a group you can decide how you’re going to choose titles. Perhaps someone can bring along a few options for the following meeting, and everyone can vote for one.
A number of books nowadays come with study guides which some may choose to use. Whether you want this kind of structure is up to you.
Some suggestions...
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Yancey’s books always have plenty in them to talk about. The Jesus I Never Knew is no exception. Were you surprised or even shocked at times. Has Yancey stripped away any preconceived notions about Jesus you may have had? Has reading this book changed how you relate to Jesus?
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You could easily spend an evening meditating on the parable and Rembrandt’s incredible painting, under the guidance of this insightful and gracious writer.
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The authors of the award-winning Boundaries look at how their principles can apply to parenting. Did you agree with what they said? What did you find particularly helpful and how can you put these into practice?
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One for a leaders' reading group or for those wanting to support those already in leadership. Liberated to Lead highlights areas related to leadership including the idea of ‘calling’, power and authority, family life, ministry and the devotional life, and burnout.
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Packer’s classic work is full of who God is and how we relate to Him. How has it affected the way you understand and relate to God?
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A book jam-packed with things to chew on and be challenged by. Covering such topics as worship, love, Scripture, prayer, money, marriage, and missions, there’s plenty in here for an evening’s discussion.
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Be stirred and challenged together as you discuss this immensely popular biography.
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One for teens. A fiction title asking us to consider what could be waiting for us beyond death. Includes study questions.
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