Leader Resources
Welcome to Leader Resources
Thank you for leading your small group! We believe in you and want to equip you to be the best small group leader you can be. On this page you will find recommended studies, tips for leading your group and much more.
We hope that this page serves as a go to spot for small group leaders to find resources they need. It gives them a starting point for finding studies to consider, tips about how to lead well, and links to greater resources.
Here’s a list of studies which have consistently served small groups well.
Also, check out the article below titled “Choosing Your Next Study”, for more information about choosing your next study.
Recommended Studies
Wondering what to study next as a group? Here's a list of studies that have consistently served small groups well. Also, check out the tip below titled "How to Choose Your Next Study" for more information.
Tips for Leading Your Group
Tips and Tricks for Leading Your Group with Success
Resources
Resources for every
step of your journey.
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Kids Hope USA 2026, Mentor Story
Sometimes the most meaningful ministry doesn't happen from a stage—it happens across a small table in a school library, over a game, a book, or a simple conversation. Week after week, Kids Hope mentors show up for one child, offering a listening ear, encouragement, and the steady presence of someone who cares. These relationships may seem ordinary, but God uses them in extraordinary ways. We believe every child is created in God's image and deeply loved by him. By faithfully investing just one hour each week, mentors become a tangible expression of Christ's love and hope, reminding students they are seen, valued, and never alone. Watch to discover how God is using simple acts of faithfulness to make an eternal impact—one child, one relationship, one hour at a time.
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Ada Bible Greece/Turkey GTI Study Trip—BONUS EPISODE
In this special bonus episode of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis invite listeners behind the scenes of Ada Bible Church's upcoming 2027 Turkey & Greece study trip. More than a travel experience, this journey is designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture by walking through the places where the early church was born and the New Testament was written. Together, they explore why biblical history and geography matter, how seeing these places transforms the way you read God's Word, and why the questions the early church faced are remarkably similar to our own today. Whether you're considering joining the trip or simply want to better understand the world of the Bible, this conversation will encourage you to own your faith, trust God more deeply, and discover why encountering Scripture in its original setting leaves a lasting impact long after you return home. Resources mentioned in this episode: Join us! Turkey / Greece Study Tour with Ada Bible | https://gtitours.org/trip/adaturkey27 gtitours.org Acts 17 | https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.1... Acts 8:4 | https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.8... Acts 13 | https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.1... Ephesians 1-3 | https://www.bible.com/bible/111/EPH.1... Revelation 2:8 | https://www.bible.com/bible/111/REV.2... Revelation 3:7 | https://www.bible.com/bible/111/REV.3... Acts 19 | https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.1... Colossians 1:18 | https://www.bible.com/bible/111/COL.1... Acts 20:24 | https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.2... 1 Corinthians 12:27 | https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1CO.1... 1 Corinthians 13 | https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1CO.1... Btw@adabible.org
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Make it Real | Faith & Endurance
Make it Real | Faith & Endurance James 5:7-20 How can we endure challenging times? What difference does our faith make in how we live and think during hard seasons? Join Senior Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes, and Stephen Lewis as they discuss how we can see God’s provision, stand firm, and bring all of our emotions to God. Pastor Aaron also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions. Resources mentioned in this episode: Resolve : Elijah & Elisha sermon 12/31/23 Breaking Point Sermon Series: Moses 9/3/23 and Elijah 9/10/23 Subscribe to the Beyond the Weekend daily devotional: my.adabible.org/beyond-the-weekend Jesus in the Minor Prophets Beyond the Weekend Devotional Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real | Faith & Endurance Submit your questions for the podcast here: my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: www.adabible.org
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Make it Real | Faith & Wealth
Make it Real | Faith & Wealth James 4:13-5:6 How does our faith impact how we think about and view our finances and resources? Join Senior Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes, and Stephen Lewis as they discuss how we can invite God into our decision-making and honor him in every aspect of our money. Pastor Aaron also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions. Resources mentioned in this episode: If you would like to be connected to a counselor, mentor, or marriage mentor, please contact: care@adabible.org Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ by Dallas Willard Satisfied: Discovering Contentment in a World of Consumption by Jeff Manion Next week’s passage, James 5 Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real | Faith & Wealth Submit your questions for the podcast here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: www.adabible.org
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Make it Real | Faith & Desire
Make it Real | Faith & Desires James 4:1-12 What is the relationship between real faith and our desires? How does following Jesus shape what we want and how we go about getting it? Join Senior Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes, and Stephen Lewis as they discuss how we can get back to living in line with God’s desires for our lives. Pastor Aaron also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions. Resources mentioned in this episode: If you would like to be connected to a mentor, or a marriage mentor, please contact: care@adabible.org The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller This week’s Beyond the Weekend devotional will feature a day on the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives. Access all of the Make It Real Beyond The Weekend Devotionals here Romans 6-8 Exodus 19 Next week’s passage: James 4:13-5:6 Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real |Faith & Desires Submit your questions for the podcast here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: www.adabible.org
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Make it Real | Faith & Words
Make it Real | Faith & Words James 3:1-12 What is the relationship between real faith and our words? Why do our words matter, and how should our faith in Jesus impact how we speak? Join Pastor Brad Holmes, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss how our words can bring life or death. Pastor Brad also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions. Resources mentioned in this episode: If you would like to talk to someone or are seeking a counselor referral, please reach out to care@adabible.org Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture Tumbleweed Fire Starter Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real |Faith & Words Submit your questions for the podcast here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: www.adabible.org
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Make it Real | Faith & Works
Make it Real | Faith & Works James 2:14-26 What is the relationship between real faith and works? How does real faith impact how we live? Join Pastor Brad Holmes, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss how our faith in Jesus moves us, changes us and challenges us to trust God. Pastor Brad also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions. Resources mentioned in this episode: Gospel Coalition Article “Do Paul and James Disagree on Justification by Faith Alone?” by Thomas Schreiner: www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/do-paul-james-disagree-on-justification-by-faith-alone/ Last week’s sermon Make it Real | Faith & Favoritism: www.adabible.org/sermon-series/make-it-real The story of Rahab and the spies, Joshua 2: www.bible.com/bible/111/JOS.2.NIV The story of Abraham and Isaac, Genesis 22: www.bible.com/bible/111/GEN.22.NIV Beyond the Weekend Devotional, Finding Jesus in Genesis : ada-bible.vercel.app/beyond-the-weekend/make-it-real/jesus-in-genesis Next week’s passage, James 3:1-12: www.bible.com/bible/111/JAS.3.NIV Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real: Faith & Works here: www.adabible.org/sermon-series/make-it-real/faith--works Submit your questions for the podcast here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: www.adabible.org
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Make it Real | Faith & Favoritism
Make it Real | Faith & Favoritism James 2:1-12 Why is playing favorites such a big deal? What impact does the gospel make on how we treat each other? Join Senior Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes, and Stephen Lewis as they discuss the impact Jesus’s glory, heart, law, and mercy have on making our faith real. Pastor Aaron also shares content there just wasn’t time for, and the team answers your questions. Resources mentioned in this episode: Bible Project: www.bibleproject.com Exploring My Strange Bible Faith & Works passage for the coming weekend: James 2:14-26 Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Make it Real |Faith & Favoritism here: www.adabible.org/series/make-it-real/ Submit your questions for the podcast here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710 You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website: www.adabible.org
