Tough Questions Leader's Guide

By Judson Poling and Garry Poole

Book Overview

This revised edition of Tough Questions, designed for use in any small group setting, is ideal for use in seeker small groups. Based on more than five years of field-tested feedback, extensive improvements make this best-selling series easier to use and more appealing than ever for both participants and group leaders. The Tough Questions SeriesHow can an all-powerful God allow suffering Is Jesus really the only way to God Why should I trust the BibleTough questions. Reasonable questions. The kinds of challenging questions you, or someone you know may be asking, that are worth taking time to explore.In six sessions designed to get small groups thinking and interacting, each guide in the Tough Questions series deals frankly with objections commonly raised about Christianity. You'll engage in the kind of spirited dialog that shows the Christian faith can stand up to scrutiny. TOUGH QUESTIONSYou've heard them before, maybe even asked a few of them yourself. This leader's guide will help you steer your small group toward a greater understanding of the Christian faith. Together, you'll explore the power and preeminence of Jesus and the truth he brought to light.You may be leading a small group of seekers who are curious but unconvinced about Christianity. Or a small group of believers who want to become better grounded in what and why they believe. Regardless, this book will give you insights and coaching you need to engage participants in thoughtful and personally rewarding discussions about the life-changing truths of Christianity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310245095
• ISBN13: 9780310245094
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up

Customer Reviews

This small book contains material that can change lives

I purchased this book to do a study, with college age kids, of the book by Garry Poole called, "Don't All Religions Lead to God?". You can read my review of that book for more details. In short, the response to the discussion group was unbelievable. The "Tough Questions Series" does just that - it ask plain, tough questions. The kind that we think in our head but typically aren't comfortable with putting out there on the table. He isn't scared to challenge the traditional Christian beliefs because he knows that those beliefs can be backed up with scripture. He also used logic and sound reasoning to make his points, all the while not shoving anything down anyone's throat. The kids, who spanned a rather large range of religious beliefs, appreciated the ability to voice their opinions in a safe environment and the there was NOT a shortage of opinion or discussion! Garry Poole has done an incredible job with his "Tough Question Series". The kids didn't want the discussion group to end; unfortunately summer was over and they had to go back to college. They are wanting to do another of the books at Christmas and also next summer. If that isn't a huge recommendation, I don't know what is. The amount of work required to lead a discussion group like this is surprisingly little. In fact, the main job of the facilitator is to know when to keep quiet, even when you don't agree with what is being said at the time, and knowing when to speak up. Mr. Poole's book, "Seeker Small Groups" is an invaluable book to read to help prepare you to do a good job as a leader of these discussion groups.