Restoration Fellowship Network

Guidelines for Books

decidedly Christian in focus.
non-fiction.
broadly applicable to those in the microchurch network.
largely in line with our statement of belief.
approved by the overseers.

Determining Reading Schedule

paced at approximately 50 pages, or 1 hour of reading time per week
complete whole chapters matching as closely as possible the time/pages pace
match reading time/pages to the best fit of 2, 4, 6, or 8 week blocks.
various combinations possible, ie, (6 week-2 week) format or (4-2-2), (4-4), (2-2-2-2), or (8) week formats

Facilitators Guide

Introduction

Brief fellowship/catch up with each other.

State agenda: such as, “Tonight, we will cover chapters 3-5 spending no more than 15 minutes per chapter.”

For EACH chapter:

Ask members for quotes that were significant to them.
Ask the group to narrow down to the 3-6 main points of the chapter.
Try to identify the main purpose of the chapter (usually an expansion of the chapter title).

Closing

Based on the reading section, each person can share what they think God wants from them regarding:

What they know or understand?
What they should decide, or desire, or do?
How they will specifically put it into practice?

Prayers for each other, specifically about what was shared in the previous step.

Assign next reading chapters and a volunteer to facilitate.

History of Christianity
6 weeks

Microchurch Development
2 weeks

Belief and Theology
4 weeks

History of Christianity
4 weeks

Microchurch Development
4 weeks

Spiritual Disciplines
6 weeks

Evangelism and Discipleship
2 weeks

Evangelism and Discipleship
4 weeks

Spiritual Disciplines
4 weeks

Belief and Theology
4 weeks