Take a closer look at specific topics and issues with others.

Book Clubs are back, offering you an opportunity to look more closely at issues and topics impacting your life in a group environment. Some groups are men only or women’s only, while others are for anyone and everyone! Browse the book options below and register for a book club that interests you.

 

God of All Things

By Andrew Wilson
Led BY Amy Merrit

For Men & Women
Meets May 25, June 1, June 8 | 7:00-8:00 pm

“Fruit, pigs, trumpets, honey, clothes, bread, even viruses- our God truly is the God of all things. Join us in this dive into 30 things God created and follow Wilson as he threads together where we see these everyday things throughout scripture. You’ll discover a newfound appreciation for His hand in the everyday things around you and the beauty and intention God put into creating each one.”

Strange New World

By Carl Trueman
Led BY Jeremy Herron

For Men & Women
Meets Mondays, May 29-July 24 | 6:30-8:00 pm

“How did the world arrive at its current, disorienting state of identity politics, and how should the church respond? Historian Carl R. Trueman shows how influences ranging from traditional institutions to technology and pornography moved modern culture toward an era of “expressive individualism.” Investigating philosophies from the Romantics, Nietzsche, Marx, Wilde, Freud, and the New Left, he outlines the history of Western thought to the distinctly sexual direction of present-day identity politics and explains the modern implications of these ideas on religion, free speech, and personal identity. For fans of Trueman’s The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Strange New World offers a more concise presentation and application of some of the most critical topics of our day.”

7 Myths About Singleness

By Sam Allberry
Led BY Joda Foster, Rachael Deatherage

For Women
Meets July 13, July 27 | 7:00 pm

“Whether you’re single or married, you may have some ideas about what singleness means. Does singleness mean loneliness? A lack of intimacy and love? Not belonging to a family? In this helpful book, Sam Allberry explores these and other myths about singleness. As he does so, he paints a beautiful picture of the church – the family of God – in which Christian singles flourish alongside their married brothers and sisters. If you’re single, invite a married friend to join you for this discussion; married ladies, invite a single friend!”

How People Change

By Timothy Lane, Paul David Trip
Led BY Tim Harkins

For Men
Meets July 10, 17, 24, 31 | 6:30 pm

“How People Change targets the root of a person – the heart. When our core desires and motivations change, only then will behavior follow. Using a biblical model of Heat, Thorns, Cross, and Fruit, Paul David Tripp and Tim Lane reveal how lasting change is possible. You don’t need to be stuck anymore. Consider joining this book study if you have ever been apart of Freedom Groups, or are curious about some of the basic principles we learn in Freedom, here at Providence.”

How People Change

By Timothy Lane, Paul David Trip
Led BY Keila Trevino

For Women
Meets July 10, 17, 24, 31 | 6:30 pm

“How People Change targets the root of a person – the heart. When our core desires and motivations change, only then will behavior follow. Using a biblical model of Heat, Thorns, Cross, and Fruit, Paul David Tripp and Tim Lane reveal how lasting change is possible. You don’t need to be stuck anymore. Consider joining this book study if you have ever been apart of Freedom Groups, or are curious about some of the basic principles we learn in Freedom, here at Providence.”

Progressive Covenantalism

By Stephen Wellum, Brent Parker
Led BY Kieffer Gilbert, Chris Mazur

For Men & Women
Meets June 14, 28, July 12, 26 | 6:30-8:00 pm

“A perspective regarding the relationship amongst the biblical covenants and how they form the backbone of the grand narrative of scripture. We will discuss various themes in scripture and how to apply them as we move from genesis to revelation such as Abraham’s seed, Israel-church relationship, Mosaic law, Circumcision of flesh to heart, Sabbath command, and land promise.”

The Common Rule

By Justin Earley
Led BY Matt Morrison

For Men & Women
Meets July 12, 19, 26, August 2 | 6:30-8:00 pm

“The modern world is a machine of a thousand invisible habits, forming us into anxious, busy, and depressed people. We yearn for the freedom and peace of the gospel, but remain addicted to our technology, shackled by our screens, and exhausted by our routines. But because our habits are the water we swim in, they are almost invisible to us. What can we do about it? The answer to our contemporary chaos is to practice a rule of life that aligns our habits to our beliefs. The Common Rule offers four daily and four weekly habits, designed to help us create new routines and transform frazzled days into lives of love for God and neighbor.”

A Brief Theology of Periods

By Rachel Jones
Led BY Whitney Eaton

For Women
Meets June 22 | 10:00-11:30 am

“The average woman has 500 periods in her lifetime. And whether yours are mildly annoying, utterly debilitating or emotionally complicated, most of us have at one time or another asked: Why?! This warm, light-hearted, real, honest and at times surprising book gives a biblical perspective on menstruation, as well as a whole lot more. Beginning with periods, Rachel Jones takes readers on an adventure in theology, weaving together wide-ranging reflections on the nature of our bodies, the passing of time, the purpose of pain, and the meaning of life. One thing is for sure: you’ve never read a Christian book quite like this one. Whether you’re in need of hope and help, or are just downright curious, you’ll be refreshed and encouraged by this book. As Rachel puts it, “Whoever you are, my aim is that you reach the end of this book celebrating who God has made you, how God has saved you, and the fact that he speaks liberating and positive truth into all of life’s experiences (even periods)”.”

Embracing Rhythms of Work and Life

By Ruth Haley Barton
Led BY Whitney Eaton

For Women
Meets July 13 | 10:00-11:30 am

“In our frenzied culture, the possibility of living in balanced rhythms of work and rest often feels elusive. This rings especially true for pastors and leaders who carry the weight of nonstop responsibility. Most know they need rest but might be surprised to find within themselves a deep resistance to letting go and resting in God one day a week, let alone for longer seasons of sabbatical. The journey to a meaningful sabbath practice is slow and gradual, and it is a journey we need to take in community. Sharing her own story of practicing sabbath for the past twenty years, Ruth Haley Barton offers hard-won wisdom regarding the rhythms of sabbath, exploring both weekly sabbath keeping as well as extended periods of sabbatical time. Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest grounds us in God’s intentions in giving us the gift of sabbath, providing practical steps for embedding sabbath rhythms in churches and organizations. Each chapter concludes with “What Your Soul Wants to Say to God,” an opportunity to reflect and engage God around your own journey with the material. Sabbath is more than a practice―it is a way of life ordered around God’s invitation to regular rhythms of work, rest, and replenishment that will sustain us for the long haul of life in leadership.”

Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God

By Tim Keller
Led BY Patty Sheets

For Women
Meets August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 7:00-8:30 pm

“If you follow Keller into the arsenal, you will be powerfully equipped to overcome the world/flesh/Devil and see your prayers for kingdom advance ansewred by almighty God. And if you follow Keller to the banqueting table, you will increasingly feast on new and old reasures of awe and intimacy with your heavenly Father.” -The Gospel Coalition

Single and Satisfied

By Nancy Williams
Led BY Nia Nimmers

For Women
Meets May 20, June 17 | 12:00-1:30 pm

Single women can sometimes be magnets for awkward questions, especially within the church community. What do you do with your life if you’re not married? With an emphasis on strong marriages and biblical childrearing, unmarried women in the church can begin to think that they are somehow on the sidelines. But this is not the case. In this helpful volume, Nancy Wilson provides straightforward counsel and encouragement for those struggling with “the wait.” She addresses practical concerns like building a career but focuses more specifically on important relational issues such as interacting with competitive women, respecting your parents even after you’ve left their home, establishing standards for male friends, and keeping the right outlook on your life. Whether a woman is called to singleness for a short time or for her whole life, she is called to be fruitful in God’s kingdom.”

Pilgrim’s Progress

By Jon Bunyan
Led BY Nia Nimmers

For Women
Meets May 20, June 17, July 15 | 9:30-11:00 am

Often disguised as something that would help him, evil accompanies Christian on his journey to the Celestial City. As you walk with him, you’ll begin to identify today’s many religious pitfalls. These are presented by men such as Pliable, who turns back at the Slough of Despond; and Ignorance, who believes he’s a true follower of Christ when he’s really only trusting in himself. Each character represented in this allegory is intentionally and profoundly accurate in its depiction of what we see all around us, and unfortunately, what we too often see in ourselves. But while Christian is injured and nearly killed, he eventually prevails to the end. So can you.

Let The Women Be Women

By Chris Mueller
Led BY LINDSAY BORDERS

For Women
Meets June 22 and July 13 at 7:00 pm

In Proverbs 31:30, the author states that “a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.” In our current times that is a challenging goal for young Christian women to achieve. The good news is that, in the book of Titus, God provides us with direct instruction on how to achieve that goal. There, the apostle Paul reveals God’s clear design for how young women are to walk worthy of Jesus Christ. In every generation, Christian men and women desperately need a biblical foundation on the roles which God designed, yet few churches give it. This book and its partner, Let the Men Be Men, are therefore all the more valuable to meet that need.