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THE COLOSSIAN FORUM OFFERS SMALL GROUP CURRICULA, FACILITATOR TRAINING, AND OTHER FORMATION RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR CHURCH NAVIGATE CONFLICT FAITHFULLY.
Discipleship deepens here with resources that seek to cultivate new ways of being in the midst of difficult cultural conversations.
CURRICULA
The Colossian Way curricula help your small groups dive into the most relevant, divisive topics Christians encounter. Whether you’re exploring Evolution and Young-Earth Creationism, engaging questions about sexual orientation and the Church, or wanting to overcome political polarization, ten biblically based, expert-created sessions will help you foster discipleship and witness amid disagreement.
Small Group Kit: Political Talk
Lead your Christian community through political conflict. Two (2) Facilitator Guides and twelve (12) Participant Workbooks provide everything you need to explore Christian perspectives in the Right, Left, and Center in ten biblically based sessions.
We recommend purchasing the kit with Training, which includes online Training access codes for two Facilitators for only $449 (a $584 value)!
Small Group Kit: Sexuality
Lead your Christian community through conflict around sexuality and LGBT issues. Two (2) Facilitator Guides and twelve (12) Participant Workbooks provide everything you need to explore diverse Christian perspectives in ten biblically grounded sessions.
We recommend purchasing the kit with Training, which includes online Training access codes for two Facilitators for only $449 (a $584 value)!
Small Group Kit: Women & Men
Exploring Christian perspectives on Evolution and Young-Earth Creationism, two (2) Facilitator Guides and twelve (12) Participant Workbooks provide everything you need to run an Origins small group.
We recommend purchasing the kit with Training, which includes online Training access codes for two Facilitators for only $449 (a $584 value)
FACILITATORS
We know how damaging mismanaged conflict can be. We’ve equipped thousands of Christian leaders like you to lead their congregations through conflict with confidence. With Facilitator Training, work with our experts online or in-person to learn how to guide you through every step of starting and running your Colossian Way small group, from recruiting participants to managing group dynamics.
Colossian Way Facilitator Training (Online)
In less than two hours, learn to guide your church through The Colossian Way. Master the core concepts and learn how to lead small groups to experience the transforming power of conflict.
The Colossian Way Manual
The Colossian Way Manual is a helpful resource to those Facilitating Colossian Way small groups. It includes useful tips, in-depth resources, an Action Plan, reference materials, answers to frequently asked questions, and more! The Colossian Way Manual is available as a free e-download for those who complete the Online Facilitator Training or participate in a virtual or in-person Facilitator Training event.
The Colossian Way Manual (ebook)
This Manual is a helpful resource to those Facilitating Colossian Way small groups. It includes useful tips, in-depth resources, an Action Plan, reference materials, answers to frequently asked questions, and more! The Manual is included as a free download for those who complete the Online Facilitator Training or participate in a virtual or in-person Facilitator Training event.
***PLEASE NOTE*** At download, this ebook will be made available in two formats: 1) Fixed Layout (ideal for computers/tablets), and 2) Standard Layout (ideal for smart phones). You’ll need an ePub reader app to view this ebook on Kindle devices.
Ordering Multiple Copies? Please contact us.
BOOKS
Our books offer multiple points of entry into the hopeful possibilities of the Gospel, right at the heart of conflict. Interested in our theological under girding? The Colossian Forum’s secret sauce? Does The Colossian Way really work? Read to find out!
All Things Hold Together in Christ by James K.A. Smith and Michael L. Gulker
Disagreement around faith and science has defined modern history and the Church. Join top Christian theologians, scholars, and experts, and discover how, even amid important conflicts, all things “hold together in Christ” (Col. 1:17).
Evolution and the Fall by Willian T. Cavanaugh and James K.A. Smith
The Fall is foundational to Christianity. But what if humans evolved and a historical Adam never existed? Scholars investigate the root of humanity’s problems through the lens of biology, theology, history, philosophy, and politics.
Fool and the Heretic by Todd C. Wood and Darrel R. Falk
Conflict destroys many friendships; could it build one? Todd Wood and Darryl Falk’s inspiring story of tested faith, questioned scientific credibility, and Christian friendship beyond the Creation/Evolution debate.
SAMPLES
Discover The Colossian Way by downloading one of our curriculum samples on the topic of your choice. This free glimpse of the small group experience demonstrates how each session will operate through excerpts from the facilitator guide and participant workbook, sample videos, and an overview of the complete curriculum.
Curriculum Sample: Political Talk (Free)
Get a glimpse into a way to have faithful conversations on American politics in The Colossian Way Political Talk small-group curriculum. Test the first session with your congregation.
Curriculum Sample: Sexuality (Free)
Get a glimpse into a way to have faithful conversations on human sexuality and LGBTQ issues in The Colossian Way Sexuality small-group curriculum. Test the first session with your congregation.
Curriculum Sample: Women & Men (Free)
Get a glimpse into a way to engage questions on what it means to live faithfully as women and men in The Colossian Way Women & Men small-group curriculum and test the first session with your congregation.