Starting Point Conversation Guide : A Conversation About Faith

by Andy Stanley

Welcome to Andy Stanley s Starting Point an eight-session video-based exploration of the Bible s grand story and where you fit into it. Whether you re new to the Christian family, simply curious about it, or reexamining what it means to have a relationship with God, you ll appreciate this conversational small group environment.

Starting Point is designed for:
Seekers those who are curious about God, Jesus, the Bible, or Christianity
Starters those who have just begun a relationship with Jesus Christ
Returners those who have some church experience, but have been away for a while

During the eight sessions, you will:


Use the Conversation Guide to reflect on the great themes of the Bible, and journal your thoughts on how these connect with your life. Watch and listen to the video component each week in preparation or as part of the discussion. Explore and share what you re learning with other participants in a conversational environment.
Come as you are and build relationships with others as you embark on this journey. But don t be intimidated by the subject matter. Ultimately, the Bible is God s story an epic narrative about his desire for a relationship with you. Welcome to the adventure of discovering how the story started where it s going and how you can find your place in it.

Starting Point Study Guide is designed for use with the Starting Point: A DVD Study (sold separately)."

Genres: Faith, Religion, Christian, Self Help, Evangelism, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published December 16, 2008

About the author

Andy Stanley is the senior pastor of North Point Community Church, Buckhead Church, and Browns Bridge Community Church. He also founded North Point Ministries, which is a worldwide Christian organization.

Reviews

[Speros · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did this as part of our small group for church. As a 'seeker' and my wife as a first time to church, it really laid out the Bible in good understanding terms. It was just an opener for discussion, no matter WHAT you believe or don't believe. We loved it, we got to ask ALL the questions I've had my whole life, and get some answers and other perspectives on life and faith and religion that were very helpful. Would recommend anyone, not matter what their level of belief or non-belif, to get into a small group and do it. It's a great, well...Starting Point.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good start for those who are seeking answers. I grew up in a Christian home but I sure wasn't a Christ Follower. I had way to many questions. This book didn't answer them all but it did start me down that path. I was part of a group of people who went through this book together and it was awesome!

[Mel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great study for our church small group. It prompted many interesting discussions. The accompanying videos were good (and free online) and the book was easy to read and had some beautiful photographs in it. It was a great fit for a group of people from different backgrounds who were slowly getting to know each other.

[Joe Warren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tremendous guide for those seeking a start or restart in their faith walk. Highly recommend that this is accompanied with a group in a guided setting. A key component for success is that this accompanies a conversation! Blessings on your walk! 🙏🏻

[STEPHEN · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great guide to have a conversation about the Christian fairh.

[Sheri Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Curious about Christian faith?

[Aleena Grosjean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the videos that go with this book better, but it did give me a new way to evangelize and I learned a lot.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an interactive book, accompanied by a video series and, in most cases, serves as the centerpiece of small group discussions. Since it's a book about faith journeys, every reader is going to have a very personal take and personal experience with the book, so I'm not going to cloud this review with my own theology or minute details of my own journey. Rather, I'll just leave a couple key takeaways. Starting Point is non-threatening and approachable, and as the title suggests, is a good introductory primer for people who may be starting out or starting over when it comes to their faith. Suffice to say, I thought it was fantastic, and just what I needed for me at this time.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Currently reading this with a group of great friends. It is a 10 week course and we meet once a week to discuss how this relates to our lives and our week.

[Johanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a nice little book - we did it as a group study with my church. I love the accompanying CD - Andy Stanley is amazing!

[Jeanette Cleveland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book while taking a class at church. It was pretty good.

[Katie]

Excellent small group guide. Lots of different things that you can do and it aids discussion.

[Laura-Jane Barber · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had some awesome moments BUT there was some theology not based on scripture so that's a bit problematic.