Recommended Curriculum
- How To: Raise Up a Co-Leaders
https://vimeo.com/226810405/9e0f01d0c0 - How To: Care for Those in Your Group
https://vimeo.com/226791855/bad09a57fb - How To: Be Invitational
https://vimeo.com/226783196/38d637e9d4 - How To: Foster Discussion
https://vimeo.com/226800737/528e7c6eda - Small Group Prayer companion video
https://vimeo.com/226762383/1803e27010 - Trauma Training
https://vimeopro.com/ncc/leadership101library/video/206444639 - Groups 101
https://vimeopro.com/ncc/leadership101library/video/192687932 - Growing People Grow People
https://vimeopro.com/ncc/leadership101library/video/192687652 - Integrating Prayer Into your Small Group
https://vimeopro.com/ncc/leadership101library/video/220528176
Bible Study Series
- NCC's Elements series goes through each fruit of the Spirit. The study includes a Bible reading plan that can be used as a personal devotional tool, curriculum designed to draw out truths found in Scripture and encourage discussion on the application of those truths in our lives, and a "Now what?" question to help put what has been studied into practice.
- NT Wright's New Testament for Everyone series is a set of commentaries that are both readable and based on solid scholarship. There are study guides that go along with the commentaries, but we have found the commentaries to be more useful for small groups.
- Warren Wiersbe's "Be" Series. The "Be" series walks through each book of the New Testament, teaching us how God interacts with us and how we are to respond to Him and others. The books are short, easy for the semester system and perfect for small group use. Wiersbe has written them as commentaries providing interesting background information in a devotional manner. Questions are included at the end of each chapter.
- John Stott Bible Studies. Books to help in depth study of the New Testament.
- Lifeguide Bible Studies. Life Guide offers individual books to read side by side scripture. Offerings include books for the Old and New Testament, as well as individual Biblical characters.
Topical Studies
- Threads Media has 4-12 week studies on topics from feasts in the Old Testament to relationships. These studies are great for new leaders, and are often accompanied by a leader guide to walk you through the material as you lead.
- Chase The Lion by Mark Batterson. This study accompanies Pastor Mark's book, In A Pit With A Lion On a Snowy Day.
- Chase The Goose by Mark Batterson. This study accompanies Pastor Mark's book, Wild Goose Chase.
- Draw The Circle by Mark Batterson. This study accompanies Pastor Mark's book, The Circle Maker.
- The God Anthology by Mark Batterson.
Sermon Discussion Guides (archive)
Unfolded
Time, Talent, Treasure
- Play the Long Game- Mark Batterson- Sept 9/10, 2017
- Redeem the Time- Mark Batterson- Sept 2/3, 2017
- Gifted to Serve- Campus Pastors- Aug 26/27, 2017
- Color Brave- Mark Batterson- Aug 19/20, 2017
Known
- Known by God- Heather Zempel- August 12/13, 2017
- Known in Struggle- Joshua Symonette- Aug 5/6, 2017
- Known in Marriage- Joel and Nina Schmidgall, July 29/30, 2017
- The Prepositional Gospel- Campus Pastors- July 22/23, 2017
- A Storied Friendship- Dick Foth- July 15/16, 2017
- Know Thyself- Mark Batterson- July 8/9,2017
Three Remain
- Love, The More Excellent Way- Joshua Symonette- July 1/2, 2017
- Hope Floats- Mark Batterson- June 24/25, 2017
- Faith is a Muscle- Mark Batterson- June 17/18, 2017
Straight From the Heart
- Campus Pastors- June 10/11, 2017
- Be a Pattern- Heather Zempel- June 3/4, 2017
- Embrace the Battle - Joel Schmidgall - May 27/28, 2017
- Anxiety to Gratitude- Joshua Symonette- May 20/21, 2017
- Homing Instinct- Mark Batterson- May 13/14, 2017
Hark
Dream
- Play the Gambler- Nov 26/27, 2016
- Of Equal Importance- Nov 19/20, 2016
- Fear Not- Nov 12/13, 2016
- Wake Up and Dream- Nov 5/6, 2016
Tempted
- The Presumption Test- Oct 22/23, 2016
- Overcoming FOMO- Oct 15/16, 2016
- 7 Keys to Overcoming Temptations- Oct 8/9, 2016
The Best Teacher Ever
Chase the Lion Series
- Fighting For Your Dream Until Your Hand Freezes to the Sword- Mark Batterson- Sept 24/25, 2016
- The Ripple Effect- Mark Batterson- Sept 17/18, 2016
- Run to the Roar- Mark Batterson- Sept 10/11, 2016
Mountains Move Sermon Series
- Enough is Enough- Mark Batterson- Aug 20/21, 2016
- From Doubt to Expectation- Mark Batterson- Aug 6/7, 2016
- From Shame to Significance- Heather Zempel- July 30/31, 2016
- From Independence to Reliance- Joel Schmidgall- July 23/24, 2016
- Moving from Comparison to Confidence- Joshua Symonette- July 16/17,2016
- Fear to Faith- Dr. Dick Foth- July 9/10, 2016
- The Day of Small Beginnings- Mark Batterson- July 2/3, 2016
Blessings No. 10 Sermon Series
- Authentic Worship- NCC Worship - June 25/26
- ...and give you peace - Joel Schmidgall - June 18/19, 2016
- Grace - Heather Zempel - June 11/12, 2016
- Winky Emoji - Mark Batterson - June 4/5, 2016
Script Sermon Series
- Faith Over Fear- Campus Pastors- April 23/24, 2016
- Proclamation Paves- Steffen Humbert- April 16/17, 2016
- God is With You- Joshua Symonette- April 9/10, 2016
- Flip the Script- Mark Batterson- April 2/3, 2016
Easter Weekend
"Altars" Sermon Series
- Altar of Decision- Mark Batterson- March 19/20, 2016
- Altar of Worship- Joel Schmidgall- March 12/13, 2016
- Altar of Prayer- Mark Batterson- March 5/6, 2016
- Altar of Sovereignty- Campus Pastors- February 27/28, 2016
- Altar of Celebration- Mark Batterson- February 20/21, 2016
- Altar of New Beginnings- Heather Zempel- February 13/14, 2016
- Altar of Covenant- Dr. Dick Foth- February 6/7, 2016
"Holidaze" Sermon Series
- Blessings in Disguise- Mark Batterson- December 12/13, 2015
- Our Plans Versus God's Purposes - Campus Pastors- December 5/6, 2015
"A1:8 On Mission Every Day" Sermon Series
- On Mission Every Day- Pure Religion- Mark Batterson- November 28/29, 2015
- On Mission Every Day, Gracism- Dr. David Anderson- November 21/22, 2015
- On Mission Every Day, Jesus is Worthy- Dick Brodgen- November 14/15, 2015
- On Mission Every Day, Whenever, Wherever - Joel Schmidgall and Dave Schmidgall - November 7/8, 2015
'If' Sermon Series
- 'If Only' Regrets - Mark Batterson - October 17/18, 2015
- 'What If' Possibilities - Mark Batterson - October 24/25, 2015
- If: More Than Conquerors - Mark Batterson - October 31/November 1, 2015
'The Moral of the Story' Sermon Series
- The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree - Mark Batterson - September 12/13, 2015
- The Parable of the Cloth and Wineskin - Joel Schmidgall - September 19/20, 2015
- The Parable of the Mustard Seed - Mark Batterson - September 26/27, 2015
- The Parable of the Talents - Dick Foth - October 3/4, 2015
- The Parable of the Prodigal Son - Dick Foth - October 10/11, 2015
'Revealed' Sermon Series
- Identity Revealed - Campus Pastors - June 27/28, 2015
- Church Revealed - Campus Pastors - July 4/5, 2015
- Unity Revealed - Dick Foth - July 11/12, 2015
- Truth Revealed - Heather Zempel - July 18/19, 2015
- Mission Revealed - Campus Pastors - July 25/26, 2015
'Salt & Light' Sermon Series
'A Trip Around the Sun' Sermon Series
- A Trip Around the Sun - Michael Hall - May 30/31, 2015
- A Trip Around the Sun - Bob Rhoden - June 6/7, 2015
'One Little Yes' Sermon Series
- One Little Yes - Say Yes to Life - April 4/5, 2015
- One Little Yes - Say Yes to Priorities - April 11/12, 2015
- One Little Yes - Say Yes to the Promptings of the Holy Spirit - April 18/19, 2015
- One Little Yes - Say Yes to the Promises of God - April 25/26, 2015