{"product_id":"starting-point-conversation-guide-revised-edition-a-conversation-about-faith-9780310819325","title":"Starting Point Conversation Guide Revised Edition: A Conversation about Faith","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou had a first day of school, a first date, a first kiss, a first job. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut here's something you may not have considered--faith has a starting point.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStarting Point\u003c\/em\u003e is a conversational environment where you can explore faith and experience community. It's a safe place for you to ask questions and to learn about the Bible and Christianity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou may have questions that you've always wondered about but never felt you could ask at church, legitimate questions that would make many Christians uncomfortable. \u003cem\u003eAsk them.\u003c\/em\u003e Nothing is off-limits. We want to have conversations about the stuff that really matters to you, even when it's difficult to talk about--\u003cem\u003eespecially \u003c\/em\u003ewhen it's difficult to talk about. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe believe that God loves you . . . \u003cem\u003especifically\u003c\/em\u003e. And we believe he's big enough to handle your toughest questions, darkest moments, and deepest doubts. We want to honor him and you by creating an environment where you can be open, honest, and transparent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis study is for: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSEEKERS: those who are curious about God, Jesus, the Bible, or Christianity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTARTERS: those who have just begun a relationship with Jesus Christ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRETURNERS: those who have some church experience but have been away for a while \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring the eight sessions, you will: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse this Starting Point Conversation Guide to reflect on central questions of faith and life. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch the video component each week in preparation or as part of the discussion. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore and share what you're learning with other people in a conversational environment. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCome as you are and build relationships with others as you discover your starting point. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSessions Include: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrust \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRules \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrace \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaith \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvitation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with the \u003cem\u003eStarting Point Video Study\u003c\/em\u003e (9780310817734), sold separately. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStanley, Andy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eCommunicator, author, and pastor Andy Stanley founded Atlanta-based North Point Ministries in 1995. Today, NPM consists of six churches in the Atlanta area and a network of more than 90 churches around the globe that collectively serve nearly 185,000 people weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs host of Your Move with Andy Stanley, which delivers over seven million messages each month through television and podcasts, and author of more than 20 books, including \u003cem\u003eThe New Rules for Love, Sex \u0026amp; Dating;\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eAsk It; How to Be Rich; Deep \u0026amp; Wide; \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Irresistible\u003c\/em\u003e, he is considered one of the most influential pastors in America.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAndy and his wife, Sandra, have three grown children and live near Atlanta.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harperchristian Resources","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644465746194,"sku":"9780310819325","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7ceee2a5-9283-4a0e-9384-4740e26e630c.jpg?v=1733110953","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/starting-point-conversation-guide-revised-edition-a-conversation-about-faith-9780310819325","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}