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tyler campuses.
SUMMER 2025
Love a good book and great conversation? Join other Grace women for a Summer Book Club, and get both!
Groups meet weekly beginning in June. Check out our different options below.
Monday book clubs
God, Where are you? by John Bevere
Monday, June 9th | 10am | 6 weeks
Location area: Chapel Hill
In this text, John Bevere equips you with key biblical insights and profound stories that will help you navigate your dry or difficult seasons and step into all that God has for you. Maybe you feel lost and are wondering, “God, where are You?!” Here’s the good news―this is no purposeless wasteland. God uses the wilderness to prepare and equip you for your destiny―that is, if you navigate it correctly. Contrary to what many may think, getting through this season isn’t just a matter of waiting on God. You have a part to play in navigating through it. A big one. And if you don’t want to waste time wandering in circles, it’s important to learn what that is.
Lies Women Believe by Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth
Monday, June 2nd | 6:30pm | 8 weeks
Location area: Central/West Tyler
In this text, Nancy exposes the areas of deception most commonly believed by Christian women—lies about God, sin, priorities, marriage and family, emotions, and more. She then sheds light on how we can be delivered from bondage and set free to walk in God’s grace, forgiveness, and abundant life. Nancy offers the most effective weapon to counter and overcome Satan’s deceptions: God’s truth!
Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
Monday, June 9th | 6:30pm | 6 weeks
Location area: South Tyler
In this text, Tozer challenges the busyness of modern life and calls us to slow down and focus on God. With passion and clarity, he urges us to think rightly about God—lifting our view of Him higher and making space in our lives to experience His presence. He reminds us that life apart from God is really no life at all. His message to us is: “Arise, O sleeper!” If we heed the call, we will see that to arise is not to stand, but to kneel before the God of heaven in humble contemplation. To pursue God is to know Him, and in our knowing be drawn in.
Registration full.
Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton
Monday, June 9th | 7pm | 7 weeks
Location area: Pollard Park
In this text, Barton explores spiritual disciplines, activities that open us to God’s transforming love and the changes that only God can bring about in our lives. Picking up on the monastic tradition of creating a “rule of life” that allows for regular space for the practice of the spiritual disciplines, this book takes you more deeply into understanding seven key disciplines along with practical ideas for weaving them into everyday life. The choice to establish your own sacred rhythm is the most important choice you can make with your life.
Tuesday book clubs
The Ruthless elimination of hurry by John Mark Comer
Tuesday, June 10th | 10:30am | 6 weeks
Location area: South Tyler
In this text, Comer points out how we often treat the symptoms of toxicity in the world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness, as a root of much evil. He presents a fascinating roadmap to staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world.
Lies women believe by Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth
Tuesday, June 3rd | 7pm | 6 weeks
Location area: Hollytree
In this text, Nancy exposes the areas of deception most commonly believed by Christian women—lies about God, sin, priorities, marriage and family, emotions, and more. She then sheds light on how we can be delivered from bondage and set free to walk in God’s grace, forgiveness, and abundant life. Nancy offers the most effective weapon to counter and overcome Satan’s deceptions: God’s truth!
unoffendable by Brant Hansen
Tuesday, June 3rd | 9:30am | 10 weeks
Location area: South Tyler
In this text, Brant explores how giving up your “right” to be offended can be one of the most freeing, healthy, simplifying, relaxing, refreshing, stress-relieving, and encouraging things you can do. It’s a radical, provocative idea: We’re not entitled to get offended or stay angry. The idea of our own “righteous anger” is a myth. It is the number one problem in our societies today and, as Dallas Willard says, Christians have not been taught out of it. But what if Christians were the most unoffendable people on the planet?
Wednesday book clubs
SPIRITUAL CLASSICS EDITED BY RICHARD FOSTER AND EMILIE GRIFFIN
Wednesday, June 4th | 9am | 6 weeks
Location area: Central/West Tyler
In this text, Richard Foster and Emilie Griffin curate a transformative collection of devotional readings from various Christian authors. Spanning centuries and traditions, this book offers 52 carefully selected writings from names like Augustine, C.S. Lewis, Thomas à Kempis, and Teresa of Avila. Each reading is paired with insightful reflections, thought-provoking questions, and practical applications, making it perfect for personal devotion and group study.
We will sample some of the 52 selections about spiritual disciplines.
Building a non-anxious life by john deloney
Wednesday, June 11th | 6:30pm | 6 weeks
Location area: South Flint/Lake Palestine
In this text, John will break down six daily choices people have to make to create a non-anxious life: Choosing Reality, Choosing Connection, Choosing Freedom, Choosing Health and Healing, Choosing Mindfulness, and Choosing Belief. Now, here’s the truth: Those choices aren’t easy, and anxiety isn’t going to magically disappear. But if you commit to building a non-anxious life, you’ll be able to better respond to whatever life throws at you. You’ll grow from hard challenges. You’ll learn to find peace during chaos. And you will learn to be well.
That parenting book by Melanie Domen
Wednesday, June 4th | 6:30pm | 6 weeks
Location area: The Woods
In this text, Domen tackles every parent’s struggle: parenting well despite our imperfections as she gives turn-key, ready-made, smart but easy tips parents can employ TODAY. Her approach is relatable and her methods are thoughtful and customizable. That Parenting Book is for any parent in any stage of parenting from toddler to teen who wants to raise confident and kind kids we all like to be around.
You are a theologian by Jen wilkin and J.T. English
Wednesday, June 11th | 6:30pm | 6 weeks
Location area: Flint
In this text, Wilkin and English acknowledge that theology can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether conversations about theology have felt out of reach, over your head, or irrelevant, consider this book an invitation to the dialogue. The goal of theology is knowing and loving God well. This is a lifelong endeavor, a never-ending pursuit, not for the sake of knowledge, but for an ever-deepening relationship with God Himself. You are invited to become not merely a consumer of theology, but a contributor to the conversation, and to grow in faithfulness to the Great Commission’s call to make disciples.
Homiletics
Wednesday, June 4th | 7pm
Location: Old Jacksonville Campus
Have you ever opened your bible and didn’t know where to begin or felt stumped? Join us this summer as we dig into the book of Esther and utilize the tool of Homiletics to help us understand and pull out applications for our lives.
Thursday book clubs
Unoffendable by BRant Hansen
Thursday, June 12th | 6pm | 8 weeks
Location area: The Woods
In this text, Brant explores how giving up your “right” to be offended can be one of the most freeing, healthy, simplifying, relaxing, refreshing, stress-relieving, and encouraging things you can do. It’s a radical, provocative idea: We’re not entitled to get offended or stay angry. The idea of our own “righteous anger” is a myth. It is the number one problem in our societies today and, as Dallas Willard says, Christians have not been taught out of it. But what if Christians were the most unoffendable people on the planet?
Try Softer by Aundi Kolber
Thursday, June 5th | 7pm | 10 weeks
Location area: Hollytree
In this text, Kolber combats the “try harder” gospel―just keep going, keep hustling, keep pretending we’re all fine. We’re left exhausted, overwhelmed, and so numb to our lives. If we’re honest, we’ve been overfunctioning for so long, we can’t even imagine another way. Aundi Kolber believes that we don’t have to white-knuckle our way through life. She’ll show us how God specifically designed our bodies and minds to work together to process our stories and work through obstacles. Through the latest psychology, practical clinical exercises, and her own personal story, Aundi equips and empowers us to connect us to our truest self and truly live. This is the “try softer” life.
Revelation by Jen Wilkin
Thursday, June 5th | 7pm | 10 weeks
Location: Grace Church Office
In this study, Wilkin explores a book of the Bible that often feels inaccessible and as intimidating: Revelation. The book of Revelation overflows with images and ideas that confound our modern ears. But if all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable, we should assume Revelation is as accessible and helpful as any other book of the Bible. Why don’t we see it that way? Two thousand years ago, John’s Revelation was circulated and read aloud among seven churches in Asia Minor. Those who heard the letter understood it and drew encouragement from its message. Come discover how the last book of the Bible—the culmination of God’s great story—speaks both a steadying word of assurance and a strong call to endure to the church in every age.
Questions? Contact Mackenzie Fernandes, mackenzief@gcc.org.
Bible studies
lindale/dover campuses.
SUMMER 2025
Love a good book and great conversation? Join other Grace women for a Summer Book Club, and get both!
Groups meet weekly beginning in June. Check out our different options below.
Monday book clubs
Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
Monday, June 2nd | 6:30pm | 6 weeks
You long for tender moments with your children–but do you ever find yourself too busy to stop, make eye contact, and say something you really mean? Daily habits are powerful ways to shape the heart–but do you find yourself giving in to screen time just to get through the day? You want to parent with purpose–but do you know how to start? In this text, Earley gives you the tools you need to create structure–from mealtimes to bedtimes–that free you to parent toddlers, kids, and teens with purpose. Each chapter in Habits of the Household ends with practical patterns, prayers, or liturgies that your family can put into practice right away. As you create liberating rhythms around your everyday routines, you will find your family has a greater sense of peace and purpose as your home becomes a place where, above all, you learn how to love.
Tuesday book clubs
Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TurKuerst
Tuesday, June 3rd | 7pm | 6 weeks
In this text, TurKuerst explores these questions: Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary with family members or friends? Are Christians ever called to walk away from a relationship that’s no longer safe or sustainable? TerKeurst deeply understands these hard questions in the midst of relational struggles. After thousands of hours of counseling intensives and extensive theological research that transformed the way she defined healthy relationships, Lysa is now more committed than ever to loving people well without losing the best of who she is. You’ll be relieved to learn that boundaries aren’t just a good idea, they’re a God idea.
Wednesday book clubs
Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TurKuerst
Wednesday, June 4th | 9:30am | 6 weeks
In this text, TurKuerst explores these questions: Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary with family members or friends? Are Christians ever called to walk away from a relationship that’s no longer safe or sustainable? TerKeurst deeply understands these hard questions in the midst of relational struggles. After thousands of hours of counseling intensives and extensive theological research that transformed the way she defined healthy relationships, Lysa is now more committed than ever to loving people well without losing the best of who she is. You’ll be relieved to learn that boundaries aren’t just a good idea, they’re a God idea.
Practicing the way by john mark comer
Wednesday, June 4th | 6:30pm | 7 weeks
We are constantly being formed by the world around us. But what if Christians lived differently? By looking at Jesus’ “way of life” we learn practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives for God to transform the deepest parts of us. This intro to spiritual formation is full of John Mark Comer’s trademark mix of theology, cultural insight, and practical wisdom on developing your own Rule of Life. By learning to rearrange our days, we can be with Him, become like Him, and do as He did.
Thursday book clubs
UNSHAKEABLE HOPE
BY MAX LUCADO
Thursday, June 5th | 10am | 7 weeks
In this text, Lucado unpacks 12 of the Bible’s most significant promises, equipping you to overcome difficult circumstances by keeping your focus on the hope found in the promises of Scripture. Whether it’s heart disease or cancer, job failure or addiction, natural disasters or family disasters, mass murders or mental illness, there are so many reasons to be overwhelmed and hope can feel hard to come by. Now more than ever, we need the definitive declarations of our mighty and loving God. What is your life built on—the circumstances of life or the promises of God? The answer to that question changes everything. Join us as we take a closer look at Scripture’s unbreakable promises and learn how to live with unshakable hope.
Unoffendable
by Brant Hansen
Thursday, June 5th | 6pm | 8 weeks
In this text, Brant explores how giving up your “right” to be offended can be one of the most freeing, healthy, simplifying, relaxing, refreshing, stress-relieving, and encouraging things you can do. It’s a radical, provocative idea: We’re not entitled to get offended or stay angry. The idea of our own “righteous anger” is a myth. It is the number one problem in our societies today and, as Dallas Willard says, Christians have not been taught out of it. But what if Christians were the most unoffendable people on the planet?
TRY SOFTER BY AUNDI KOLBER
Thursday, June 12th | 6:30pm | 6 weeks
In this text, Kolber combats the “try harder” gospel―just keep going, keep hustling, keep pretending we’re all fine. We’re left exhausted, overwhelmed, and so numb to our lives. If we’re honest, we’ve been overfunctioning for so long, we can’t even imagine another way. Aundi Kolber believes that we don’t have to white-knuckle our way through life. She’ll show us how God specifically designed our bodies and minds to work together to process our stories and work through obstacles. Through the latest psychology, practical clinical exercises, and her own personal story, Aundi equips and empowers us to connect us to our truest self and truly live. This is the “try softer” life.
Friday book clubs
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
Friday, June 13th | 6:30pm | 6 weeks
In this text, Wilkin equips you to engage God’s word in a way that trains your mind and transforms your heart. We all know it’s important to study God’s Word. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. What’s more, a lack of time, emotionally driven approaches, and past frustrations can erode our resolve to keep growing in our knowledge of Scripture. How can we, as Christian women, keep our focus and sustain our passion when reading the Bible? This book has helped countless women with a clear and concise plan they can use every time they open their Bible.
Questions? Contact Debra Kirby for Lindale Campus, debrak@gcc.org