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Do You Have Samples of Your Materials?
We do not send out samples, but you may download a sample chapter
of any of the materials we produce by going to the resource store
area of the website. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view
the sample. This is a free program available from Adobe. You will
find a link to download the program in resource store.
What is distinctive about the Living Free materials?
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Living Free groups are curriculum driven-we are not trying
to train people to be counselors. The groups are established
using a group facilitator guide that helps the leader keep the
group on target and working within proper guidelines.
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Living Free groups are Christ-centered-when problems remain
the center of the group, people tend to remain "stuck".
We want people to deal honestly with the problems they face
but never lose sight of the fact that their true identity is
in Christ and not in their struggles.
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Living Free groups are not a "quick fix". We know
that the path of Christian growth is a long journey of growing
in God's grace that requires diligence in resisting the devil,
determination to keep the sinful nature crucified, devotion
to God, and dedication to walking in the Spirit.
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Living Free groups have a seventeen year history of working
in churches large and small, urban and rural, formal and informal.
Each church can use the materials in a way that fits its style
of ministry.
What denominations use your materials?
We strive to allow the Bible to speak for itself in our materials,
so that almost all Evangelical churches will be comfortable using
them. Our authors represent Baptist, Presbyterian, Evangelical Free,
Lutheran, Pentecostal, and Non-denominational traditions.
Who will benefit from the groups?
We believe that anyone can benefit from these groups. Whether participants
want to gain skills to help others, want to prevent a problem from
becoming overwhelming, or are currently trapped by some issue in
their lives, they will find these groups relevant.
How can my church get started?
See How to Begin in Your Church in the How You Can Begin
area of the website here.
When is the best time to offer groups in our church?
It is important to remember that no two churches are the same, and
each church will use the materials to meet its specific needs. This
is why Living Free® provides a general ministry model (plan) that
a church adapts to its ministry situation. The tools are very flexible
and can be used in settings such as Sunday evening services, small
group settings, cell groups, or Sunday school classes.
How long do the groups last?
Most of our groups are 9-13 sessions. These can be adjusted to fit
a quarterly church calendar.
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