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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
Ask It • Andy Stanley • 6 sessions, Video & Online Questions • RNM
Bible Studies for Life** • Various authors, Lifeway • Quarterly Study Guide
The Bible Recap • Tara-Leigh Cobble • Bible Reading Plan, Podcast, & Study Guide
Colossians • Louie Giglio • 8 sessions, Video & Discussion Questions • RNM
Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table • Louie Giglio • 6 Sessions, Video & Study Guide
Encounters with Jesus •Timothy Keller • Book, Discussion Questions by Julie Kramer
Experiencing God •Blackaby & King • 12 sessions, Study guide w/video access
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
Grace is Greater • Kyle Idleman • 5 sessions, Video & Study Guide • RNM
H2O • Kyle Idleman • 7 sessions, Video & 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
Life Application Bible Studies • available for all books of the Bible
Life Connections Study Bible • Discussion Questions for most passages of scripture
Love in Chaos • Bob Goff • 6 sessions, Video & Study Guide • RNM
Momentum • Colin Smith • 8 Sessions, Book/Discussion Guide
One At A Time • Kyle Idleman • 7 Sessions, Book/Video & Discussion Guide • RNM
Psalm 23 • Matt Chandler • 6 sessions, Video & Study Guide • RNM
Relatable • Louie Giglio • 6 Sessions, Video & Study Guide
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry • John Mark Comer • 5 Sessions, Video & Discussion Questions • RNM
Serendipity Bible • Discussion Questions for most passages of scripture
Suffer Strong • Jay & Katherine Wolf • 6 or 12 Sessions, Book/Discussion Guide
Through the Eyes of a Lion • Levi Lusko • 6 Sessions, Video & Study Guide
Unoffendable • Brant Hanson • 6 sessions, Video & Study Guide • Study Gateway
** Lifeway Adult Study Series • 13 sessions • New editions printed quarterly. Visit Lifeway.com
20/20 • Christine Caine • 7 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
40 Days Through the Bible • Lysa Terkeurst & Proverbs 31 team • 8 weeks, Study Guide
Better • Jen WIlken • 10 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
The Bible in a Year • Kandi Gallaty • Study Guide for Bible Reading
Don’t Look Back • Christine Caine • Book, Study Guide and Video Sessions
Elijah • Priscilla Shirer • 7 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
Encountering God • Kelly Minter • 7 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
Finding God Faithful • Kelly Minter • 8 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
Finding I Am • Lysa TerKeurst • 6 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
Flourish: A Mentoring Journey • Passion City Church • 1 Year Mentoring Journey
God of Creation • Jen Wilken • 10 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
God of Deliverance • Jen Wilken • 10 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
The Gospel on the Ground • Kristi McLelland • 6 sessions, Study Guide w/video access
He’s Where the Joy Is • Tara-Leigh Cobble • 7 sessions, Study Guide w/video access, podcast
Job • Lisa Harper • 7 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
Kingdom Woman • Tony Evans • 6 Sessions, Book, Study Guide, DVD, Devotional
Ruth • Kelly Minter • 6 sessions, Study Guide
Seamless • Angie Smith • 8 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
The Faithful • Shirer, Minter, Moore, Rothschild, Harper • 5 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
The Uncommon Woman • Susie Larson • 6 sessions, Book/Discussion Guide
Untangle Your Emotions • Jennie Allen • 6 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
Your Powerful Prayers • Susie Larson • 3, 6 or 12 sessions, Book/Discussion Guide
Becoming A King • Morgan Snyder • Book, Study Guide, Video Streaming
Facing the Unknown • Mark Batterson • 4 sessions, Videos & Discussion Questions • RNM
Fight • Craig Groeschel • 5 studies, DVD & Study Guide • RNM
I Declare War • Levi Lusko • 5 sessions, DVD & Study Guide • Study Gateway
Kingdom Heroes • Tony Evans • 6 sessions, DVD & Study Guide • RNM
Nine Attributes for Men • Vince Miller • 10 sessions, Video & Study Guide • RNM
No More Excuses • Tony Evans • 8 sessions, DVD & Study Guide
Play the Man • Mark Batterson • 4 sessions, Video & Study Guide • RNM
Resilient • John Eldredge • 5 sessions, Video + Study Guide (DVDs, YouTube)
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
The Book of Job for Men • Vince Miller • 5 sessions, Video & Study Guide • RNM
Thirty Virtues that Build a Man • Vince Miller • 30 discussions, Study Guide
Wild at Heart • John Eldredge • Book & discussion questions
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
