Group Leader Resources

Digital & Practical Tools

A massive online library of on-demand Bible studies, video series, and training resources for individuals, families, and churches. Benefit: equipping believers with accessible, high-quality teaching anytime, anywhere. RightNow Media

Written by Lifeway’s Sunday School director, this blog is full of practical strategies and training for Sunday School teachers and leaders. Benefit: helps leaders strengthen small group ministry and disciple-making in the local church. Ken Braddy Blog

Developed by Robby Gallaty’s ministry, these plans help churches and individuals read through the Bible with intentional discipleship in mind. Benefit: makes Bible reading doable while emphasizing disciple-making. Replicate Reading Plans

Commentaries & Expositions

A free, online commentary covering every book of the Bible, designed to provide accessible and theologically rich insights for personal or group study. The Gospel Coalition Commentary

A line-by-line, Christ-centered series of expository commentaries edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida. Each volume is written by pastors for pastors and laypeople, keeping Christ central to the study of Scripture. Christ Centered Expositions

Discipleship & Spiritual Growth

by Melissa B. Kruger
A practical guide for women who want to develop meaningful mentoring relationships that go deeper than surface-level conversations and into real spiritual growth.

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by Nancy Guthrie
An accessible and hope-filled study through Revelation that helps readers see God’s promises fulfilled in Christ and encourages endurance in faith.
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by Robby Gallaty
A discipleship manual that walks believers through spiritual disciplines and multiplication, showing how to live as a disciple who helps others follow Christ.
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by Robby Gallaty
A companion to Growing Up, this book equips believers to develop strong biblical roots through spiritual practices that lead to maturity in Christ.
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by Matt Smethurst
A short, practical book that prepares Christians for everyday gospel conversations by highlighting five simple ways to be equipped for evangelism.
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by David Platt
A concise resource showing how to naturally share the gospel by weaving together key biblical themes of God, man, Christ, response, and eternity.
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by Francis Chan & Mark Beuving

A 24-session discipleship resource (with accompanying videos) designed to empower everyday believers to make disciples—reflecting Jesus’s call for multiplication and active faith.

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by David R. Helm

A practical manual that equips believers to read the Bible together with another person—Christian or not—for gospel growth and discipleship.

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Theology & Christian Living

by Jen Wilkin
An engaging exploration of God’s attributes that shows how His uniqueness draws us to worship and frees us from trying to be like Him.
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by John Mark Comer
A guide to spiritual formation that helps modern Christians recover ancient practices of apprenticeship to Jesus in everyday life.
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by Courtney Doctor
A sweeping overview of the Bible’s storyline, helping believers see the unity of Scripture from creation to new creation.
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by Jen Wilkin
A practical book teaching women how to approach Bible study with purpose, passion, and sound methodology.
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Weekly Leader Discussion Guides

Leading a Life Group is a big responsibility—but you don’t have to do it alone. Each week, we provide leader discussion guides designed to help you facilitate meaningful conversations, ask engaging questions, and point your group toward biblical truth. These guides are a practical resource to equip you with direction, confidence, and support as you lead your group in growing deeper together in Christ.

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Have Questions?

We’re here for you! Supporting and equipping you to lead your Group well is what we love to do. Our passion is helping you thrive as a Group leader. To contact our Connections Ministry Team, email us at lifegroups@westrome.org.