Companions in Christ, Participants Book In 1 Volume

by Rueben P. Job, Marjorie J. Thompson, Gerrit Scott Dawson

This revised edition combines the first five Companions in Christ Participant's Books in one volume. If you're considering Companions in Christ for your church, begin with this book. This one-volume introduction to Companions in Christ moves through an uninterrupted 28-week study of five









This Participant's Book is recommended for groups that will continue their study together for the full 28 weeks.
Companions in Christ offers a powerfully transforming small-group experience in opening yourself to God's presence and guidance. Explore classic spiritual practices, and develop new daily patterns that will open your life to a deepening relationship with God and with your group.
ALTERNATE Also available are separate Participant's Books for each of the 5 topics mentioned above, which gives your group a chance to take a break between study modules.

319 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

Reviews

[Terri Milstead · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was the basis for a fabulous study I facilitated with a very Biblically sized group of 12. We did not meet for as long each week as the leader’s guide suggested, but I found all of the materials there to be very easily adaptable to our group and timeframe. Looking forward to having a closing retreat (also in the leader’s guide) in early June and seeing what is next for the group as a whole and as individuals.

[cj Clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for a small group building discipleship and accountability. Have been participant and leader, but as a layperson, I don't feel I did the program justice as leader. It really needs trained clergyto lead to get the most out of it.
I took the course in 2001-2002. There were not all the additional books and supplemental materials then. It was led by the pastor of our church, and was an intimate group of 8 participants which grew into a family. A wonderful program!

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

26-week study in "spiritual formation." Great group, good enough book. For us, a wonderful way to get close to a group of people and involved at a new church.

[Addie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My good rating is a credit to my facilitator and my fellow companions in Christ who make up my small group. It’s an honor to go through this study with them and I expect the group cohesion affects the experience of this work. (I can’t imagine this being an effective read alone and wouldn’t suggest doing this read without a group.)

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my introduction to the small group experience. It was a sponsored study at my church. Next to Rick Warren's model in The Purpose Driven Life, this was my foundation for forming, leading and maintaining covenant/small groups.

[Jjaekley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've not read every page of this book, though I've looked it over carefully and received good reviews from several friends. I'm looking forward to leading a small group through the first 4 segments this fall and spring. We will be meeting on average, twice a month, so we'll see how that goes.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful guide to growing closer to God through small group experience. Can't wait to do a new group again in the fall!