I used the material with new Christians who had not yet developed daily habits of Bible reading and prayer. This book/course was very useful in that regard. Some said afterwards that they would have liked a DVD a la CE. However, all bar one participants noted the talk as their best part.

What about an English Made Easy edition???

We have been studying this in our church for the last eight weeks and have found it tremendously encouraging. An important factor for its success is study by the whole group, if you don't do the work you will get less out of it.

This followed on from a Christianity Explored course last year (both courses for the whole church) and we wondered whether the lack of a DVD would be an issue, but in fact no one was worried by this - although maybe that is more of a testament to our study leader than anything else.

If you're thinking of running the course in your church, go for it. I have no hesitation in recommending this study.

This excellent study guide looks at discipleship through the letter of Paul to the Philippians. It is a great resource for use with new christians and with those who would like to take a fresh look at living the christian life and what it means. The material is presented in a very helpful way with work for each participant to do in their own time. The homework helps the participant to see how the teaching in Philippianns relates to the teaching of the bible as a whole. The leaders guide contains helpful notes for the leader to consider both in preparing for and in leading the group. I have been very blessed and encouraged in seeing people understanding the truth and growing in their confidence in Christ as we have used these resources both in groups and in one to one situations.

Very good study material which we have been able to adapt and use for a large group study and also with individuals.

To follow the course as laid down will require time and commitment from the person leading as well as those attending the course - it's a serious study.

To complete the course in 8 weeks as suggested would be difficult but this should not put you off just extend it to suit those who are taking part.

We are currently running the course once a month for our evening meeting, Once a fortnight at a midweek lunch meeting and then with two different families each week but at a much slower place as their English is not so good.

In summary I would recommend this book/course but be prepared to work in preperation and also as you follow it

Excellent resource for a group of new christians helping them to understand the basics of the christian faith and to grow in maturity. The material can be used flexibly and over a longer time frame. The specimen talks on web site are a useful resource for those who are not great public speakers as frameworks for talks are brief. It would be good to have an accompanying set of videos.