I Peter 2:5

Confusion about who owns the church and who should be in charge is crippling some congregations in America. The key to a healthy local church is to recognize Christ as the Owner and Head of the Church. This series is based on the book The Church That Works, by Rick Dubose and Mel Surface. It was mainly written for pastors and leaders, to motivate them to be such a church.

This Life.Church Bible Plan is a study of 1 Peter to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, Different . In this world, you’ll have struggles. You’ll face opposition. You’ll be challenged. And there’s a reason for that: this world is not your home. So answer hate with love, find joy in the midst of trials, and rely on a strength beyond yourself. You’re meant to be … different .

"The world is suffering from an epidemic of loneliness,” diagnosed former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. Despite our almost constant interaction with others, surveys reveal that we feel more alone than ever. This five-part devotional series, designed for individual or small-group study, reveals God’s own longing for community and explores how to pursue wholeness in our relationships today in light of His perfect design.

With so many hot-button issues causing divisiveness in our culture, many Christians are struggling to live out their faith. There is a way, says Micahn Carter. Jesus modeled it perfectly: He stood strong in the middle of tension and loved people outside of His comfort zone.