Pod B Groups
Group 1 | Book Study
Leaders:
Liz Feild
Curriculum:
The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
Description:
“The tragedy is that our eternal welfare depends upon our hearing, and we have trained our ears not to hear.” – A. W. Tozer
For millions of Christians, God is no more real than He is to the non-Christian,” Tozer wrote. “They go through life trying to love an ideal and be loyal to a mere principle.” But Tozer, who spent hours each week praying, said there is hope for those who hunger for and pursue God: “We need never shout across the spaces to an absent God. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts.
The Pursuit of God is for those who want to know God more — his holiness, his riches, his love — and to worship Him as did the saints of Scripture.
In 10 concise chapters, Tozer explores the “mysterious depths” of God like few authors can with updated language to enhance your understanding. Each chapter concludes with a prayer by Tozer and reflection/discussion questions for personal reflection.
Do you desire to know God? To have inward peace like never before? To see your faith refreshed and renewed? To have your life transformed by a walk with God you didn’t think was possible?
When:
Tuesdays @ 7pm (starts October 13th)
Location:
Bridge Church Virginia Beach , 3168 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Pod B Groups
Group 2 | Women's Book Study
Leaders:
Rosetta Aaron-Centeno + Cassy Mayo
Curriculum:
Relationship Goals by Michael Todd
Description:
Realer than the most real conversation you’ve ever heard on the topic, Michael Todd’s honest, heartfelt, and powerful teaching on relationships has already impacted millions of people in all seasons of life around the world. Now, in Relationship Goals, Michael tells his own story of heartache and healing, unpacks explosive truths from God’s Word, and tells it to you straight to help you win at relationships in every part of your life.
Where did the idea for relationships come from in the first place? Does God really care who I hang out with? Is it even possible to avoid relational train wrecks? From his plan for intentional dating in the age of social media to handling break-ups well to doing family instead of just being in a family, Michael tackles the questions we all have about relational success.
When:
Mondays @ 7pm (starts October 12th)
Location:
ZOOM
Pod B Groups
Group 3 | Women's Book Study
Leaders:
Shanna Ferguson
Curriculum:
Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons
Description:
Rhythms of Renewal Study Guide: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose – Daily struggles with anxiety and stress make it difficult to receive God’s peace. Trade your anxiety for the vibrant life you were meant to live through four profound rhythms: rest, restore, connect, and create. It’s your guide to daily rescue ad a way forward into peace your soul longs for.
When:
Tuesdays @ 10:30am (starts October 13th)
Location:
Bridge Church Greenbrier, 1244 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Pod B Groups
Group 4 | Teen Girls Bible Study
Leaders:
Vera Jones
Curriculum:
We Saved You A Seat by Lisa-Jo Baker
Description:
We Saved You a Seat – Teen Girls’ Bible Study Book: Finding and Keeping Lasting Friendships – We Saved You a Seat takes girls deeper into Scripture to learn how to create, invest in, and keep up lifelong friendships. Jesus is the role model for our friendships, and Scripture is the foundation. Some of the best and most difficult work God calls us to do is to love other people. In a culture where friendship is measured in follows, likes, mentions, and snaps, and being “unfriended” is a very real worry, girls often think they need to have it all together—the pressure for perfection creates distance instead of real, authentic relationships.
When:
Mondays @ 7pm (starts October 12th)
Location:
ZOOM
Pod B Groups
Group 5 | Teen Boys Bible Study
Leaders:
Terrance Jones
Curriculum:
TRAILBLAZING YOUR TEEN YEARS: Successful Habits to LAUNCH out of the norms, LEAD ahead of the pack, and LAND into your destiny by Noah Holloran
Description:
*Can’t come in person? Join us on ZOOM!
CALLING ALL MALE TEENAGERS!
WANT TO BECOME A CONFIDENT DECISION MAKER, AN INDEPENDENT THINKER, AND AN ORIGINAL PATHFINDER?
When:
Thursdays @ 7pm (starts October 15th)
Location:
Bridge Church Virginia Beach, 3168 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Pod B Groups
Group 6 | Book Study
Leaders:
Tegerio McCrae
Curriculum:
Why Suffering?: Finding Meaning and Comfort When Life Doesn't Make Sense by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale
Description:
Why would a loving and powerful God allow so much pain and suffering? In WHY SUFFERING? Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale carefully walk you through a variety of responses that considered together provide a clear, comprehensive, and convincing answer. Responses like: Where there is the possibility of love, there has to be the reality of freedom, and therefore the possibility of pain. Wishing God had made a different world is to wish yourself out of existence. In comparison with other world religions, the Christian response is highly distinctive.
Here is a book written with great respect for the complexity of the issue, recognizing that some who read it will be in the trenches of deep suffering themselves and others questioning the very existence of a loving God. WHY SUFFERING? provides an answer to the problem of pain and suffering with emotional sensitivity and intellectual integrity.
When:
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm (starts October 14th)
Location:
ZOOM
Pod B Groups
Group 7 | Men's Book Study
Leaders:
Archie Callahan
Curriculum:
Divine Direction: 7 Decisions That Will Change Your Life by Craig Groeschel
Description:
Master the decisions that will make your life everything God wants it to be.Every day we make choices. And those choices accumulate and eventually become our life story. What would your life look like if you became an expert at making those choices?In this inspiring guidebook, New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel shows how the choices that are in your power, if aligned with biblical principles, will lead to a life you’ve never imagined. Divine Direction will help you seek wisdom through seven principles. You’ll consider:
- One thing to stop that’s hindering you
- How to start a new habit to re-direct your path
- Where you should stay committed
- And when you should go even if it’s easier to stay
The book also includes criteria that will help you feel confident in the right choice, and encourages you with principles for trusting God with your decisions.
What story do you want to tell about yourself? God is dedicated to the wonderful plan he’s laid out for you. The achievable and powerful steps in Divine Direction take you there one step at a time, big or small.
When:
Tuesdays @ 7pm (starts October 13th)
Location:
Bridge Church Virginia Beach, 3168 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Pod B Groups
Group 8 | Financial
Leaders:
Lee + Ashley Oxendine
Curriculum:
Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey
Description:
Financial Peace University has been a popular course for almost 30 years. Nearly 6 million people have gone through the nine lessons and learned the proven plan to pay off debt, save for emergencies, and build wealth. Financial Peace University is included in your Ramsey+ membership. You can also join a virtual class so you can go through the course with a community of folks who will walk with you as you begin crushing your money goals.
When:
Tuesdays @ 7pm (starts October 13th)
Location:
Zoom
