Connected: My Life in the Church Leader Kit by Dr. Thom S. Rainer provides a biblical understanding of what it means to be a part of the body of Christ through a study of the Book of Ephesians. This study moves us to see that God has placed us in our local churches to serve others, care for them, pray together, learn together, and grow together--all for the glory of God. This group bible study is a great companion or follow-up to Dr. Rainer's I Am A Church Member.Purchase one for each leader. Use with Bible Studies for Life: Connected: My Life in the Church Bible Study Book. This release is part of the Bible Studies for Life(TM) small group series, equipping you to understand how faith impacts your family, your career, and your struggles. And all the while challenges you to live out your faith, right where you are. Session titles: Connected in Christ-Ephesians 2:17-22Connected in Unity-Ephesians 4:1-6Connected in Growth-Ephesians 4:11-16Connected Through Words-Ephesians 4:25-32Connected in Service-Ephesians 5:15-21Connected through Prayer-Ephesians 6:18-22Kit includes: Bible Study BookDVD-ROM with Bible commentary, short videos from the author providing biblical insights, and more to enhance the group experienceFeatures: Small group experience for six sessionsTeaching videosBiblically rooted and gospel-centeredLeader materialLife application basedStreamlined experienceCommentary and word studyAuthor: Thom S. Rainer serves as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Among his greatest joys are his family: his wife Nellie Jo; three sons, Sam, Art, and Jess; and seven grandchildren. Dr. Rainer publishes a daily blog at ThomRainer.com and can be found on twitter at @ThomRainer and on Facebook at facebook.com/Thom.S.Rainer.