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RightNow Media
RightNow Media is an online video streaming library with thousands of video Bible studies, leadership training, parenting and marriage resources, and children’s programs. To support your growing relationship with Jesus, Shepherd provides access to RightNow Media free of charge. You are welcome to share this resource with others at no cost to them.
RightNow Media is a great resource for small groups, individuals and families. Be sure to check out the Shepherd of the Valley Library in RightNow Media to see our curriculum suggestions. Small groups can view video sessions at group meetings, together virtually, or on their own outside of meeting time. Videos can be accessed from any mobile device (use the RightNow Media App) or any computer, and can be displayed on your TV using Apple TV, Roku, or Google Chromecast.
Curriculum Recommendations
There is a wealth of great curriculum for your group to study. While many of our favorite studies are available on RightNow Media, many others are not. In the listing below, any study tagged with RNM is available on RightNow Media. Many of these studies are also available to check out from the Shepherd Small Group library. Contact the small group team for availability.
Below are some excellent tried and true suggestions. Many more are available in our Small Group library. Please see the complete listing linked below.
Bookstores for finding and purchasing small group studies | Christianbook & Lifeway
The Leader Reader: Curriculum Issue
10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible • Colin S Smith • 10 sessions • Study Guide
Acts: Feasting on the Abundance of God’s Word • Kristy Cambron • 6 sessions • Study Guide
The Art of Neighboring • Dave Runyon • 4 sessions • Video & Discussion Questions • RNM
Colossians • Louie Giglio • 8 sessions • Video & Discussion Questions • RNM
Everyday Evangelism • Preston Perry • 6 sessions • Study Guide
Every Thought Captive • Kyle Idleman • 5 Sessions • RNM
Experiencing God •Blackaby & King • 12 sessions • Study guide w/video access
Forgotten God • Francis Chan • 7 sessions • Study Guide & RNM
Irresistible • Andy Stanley • 6 Sessions • Video & Study Guide
James • Matt Chandler • 13 sessions • Video & Study Guide
John 1-3 • Matt Chandler • 12 sessions • Video & Study Guide
Made to Multiply • I Am Second • 7 sessions • Study Guide
One At A Time • Kyle Idleman • 7 Sessions • Book/Video & Discussion Guide • RNM
Psalm 23 • Matt Chandler • 6 sessions • Video & Study Guide • RNM
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry • John Mark Comer • 5 Sessions • RNM
Unoffendable • Brant Hanson • 6 sessions • Video & Study Guide • Study Gateway
Bible Studies for Life** • Various authors, Lifeway • Quarterly Study Guide
The Bible Recap • Tara-Leigh Cobble • Bible Reading Plan, Podcast, & Study Guide
Explore the Bible** • Various authors, Lifeway • Quarterly Study Guide
Foundations: Old Testament • Randy & Kandi Gallaty • 260 daily readings
Foundations: New Testament • Randy & Kandi Gallaty • 260 daily readings
The Good Book Series • Available for all books of the Bible
The Gospel Project** • Various authors, Lifeway • Quarterly Study Guide
Life Application Bible Studies • available for all books of the Bible
Life Connections Study Bible • Discussion Questions for most passages of scripture
Lifeway Adult Study Series • 13 sessions • New editions printed quarterly • Visit Lifeway.com
Serendipity Bible • Discussion Questions for most passages of scripture
40 Days Through the Bible • Lysa Terkeurst & Proverbs 31 team • 8 weeks, Study Guide
Better • Jen Wilken • 10 sessions, Video & Study Guide
The Bible in a Year • Kandi Gallaty • Study Guide for Bible Reading
Encountering God • Kelly Minter • 7 sessions • Study Guide w/ video access
Esther • Kelly Minter • 7 sessions • Study Guide w/ video access
The Gospel on the Ground • Kristi McLelland • 6 sessions • Study Guide w/ video access
Heaven, When Faith Becomes Sight • Jennifer Rothschild • 7 sessions • Study Guide w/ video access
He Speaks to Me • Priscilla Shirer • 7 sessions • Study Guide w/ video access
Job • Lisa Harper • 7 sessions, Video & Study Guide
John • Melissa Spoelstra • 7 sessions • Study Guide w/ video access
Luke in the Land • Kristi McClelland • 7 sessions • Study Guide w/ video access
Seamless • Angie Smith • 8 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
Throw the First Punch • Beth Guckenberger • Book • Discussion w/ online videos
When You Pray • Minter, Wilken, Rothschild, etc • 7 sessions • Study Guide w/ video access
Your Powerful Prayers • Susie Larson • 3, 6 or 12 sessions, Book/Discussion Guide
7 Challenges Men Encounter • Vince Miller • 7 sessions• RNM
Becoming A King • Morgan Snyder • Book, Study Guide, Video Streaming
The Book of Titus • Chip Ingram • 7 sessions • RNM
Facing the Unknown • Mark Batterson • 4 sessions • RNM
Fight • Craig Groeschel • 5 sessions • RNM
I Declare War • Levi Lusko • 5 sessions • DVD & Study Guide • Study Gateway
Play the Man • Mark Batterson • 4 sessions, Video & Study Guide • RNM
Shaken • Tim Tebow • Video on RNM + YouTube, Study Guide + Book
Something Needs to Change • David Platt • 8 Sessions, Book, Study Guide, Video
Stepping Up • Dennis Rainey & others • 10 Sessions, Book, Video & Study Guide • RNM
The Book of Ephesians • JD Greear • 9 sessions, Video & Discussion Questions • RNM
The Book of James for Men • Vince Miller • 5 sessions, Video & Study Guide • RNM
Thirty Virtues that Build a Man • Vince Miller • 30 discussions, Study Guide
Articles, Resources & More
For Leaders
New Leader Guide
myShepherd Small Group Leader Guide
Lead App Tutorial
How To Add a Profile Photo on Lead App
Short Leader Tip Videos
Individual Spiritual Health Assessment
Group Health Checkpoint
Updating Your Group
Brief instructional video for making updates to your small group in myShepherd (otherwise known as CCB).
Groupleaders.org & Smallgroups.net
Small group leader resources and training from Northpoint and Saddleback churches.
Handling Difficult People
Asking Stimulating Questions
Handling Conflict
Sharing Faith
Sharing Christ – Bridge Illustration