One-to-One Spiritual Mentoring relationships can be catered to where you are spiritually. After registering to get involved, a member of the ministry team will contact you to set up a brief meeting in order to get to know you more and determine which of our mentors would be best for you. Most people meet weekly or every-other week with their mentors at Wooddale Church, coffee shops or area restaurants.

One-to-One Spiritual Mentoring is focused primarily on spiritual growth. While personal growth and "mentoring" is definitely an aspect of One-to-One Spiritual Mentoring, it isn't the primary focus. Spiritual growth manifests itself in personal growth - through a heart that is increasingly centered on God and His Word. Our goal is to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ.

Discipleship Basic Question and Answer Studies

Growing In Christ – NavPress (Available on the Discipleship Bookshelf)

Design for Discipleship Studies

•  Book 2 – The Spirit-Filled Follower of Jesus
•  Book 3 – Walking with Christ
•  Book 4 – The Character of a Follower of Jesus
•  Book 5 – Foundations of Faith
•  Book 6 – Growing in Discipleship
•  Book 7 – Our Hope in Christ (A study of I Thessalonians)

Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life – Donald Whitney

Growing Strong in God’s Family (First book of the 2:7 study series)

Studies for New or Non-Believers

Reasons To Believe - Tim Keller

The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel

Evidence That Demands a Verdict - Josh McDowell

Surprised by Faith - Don Bierle

Growing Faith - Don Bierle

Discipleship Studies for Women

Becoming a Woman of Excellence – Cynthia Heald (NavPress)
(A widely used and very popular question-and-answer study)

Other studies by Cynthia Heald:
   Becoming a Woman of Freedom
   Becoming a Woman of Prayer
   Becoming a Woman of Purpose
   Becoming a Woman of Grace
   Becoming a Woman Who Loves

Excellent studies for women on such topics as woman of prayer, of love, of excellence, of freedom, of purpose, etc. question-and-answer and very practical and helpful for growing in these specific areas of one's life
Disciplines of a Godly Woman – Barbara Hughes

Jesus Cares for Women – Helene Ashker (NavPress)

Jesus Changes Women – Helene Ashker

These two studies by Helene Ashker are short, basic and suitable for unbelievers as well as very young believers
Lies Women Believe - Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Calm My Anxious Heart - Linda Dillow

A study to help people on their journey to contentment with their circumstance, themsleves, their role and relationships; also trusting God with the What Ifs, If Onlys and the Whys of Life.
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World - JoAnna Weaver

A Busy Mom's Guide to Wisdom - Welchel

Discipleship Studies for Single Women

Lady in Waiting – Jackie Kendall & Debby Jones

Discipleship Studies for Men

Disciplines of a Godly Man – Kent Hughes

Dangers Men Face – Jerry White (NavPress)

Marriage Studies

Loving Your Husband – Cynthia Heald (NavPress)

Loving Your Wife – Cynthia Heald (NavPress)

General Studies

What is so Amazing About Grace? - Philip Yancey

God is Closer than You Think - John Ortberg

Spirit of the Disciplines - Dallas Willard

The Call - Oz Guiness

The Relationship Principles of Jesus - Tom Holladay

A 40 day read on six principles. With this one there is a point ot ponder, a verse to remember and a question to consider at the end of each day. There are also other discussion questions in the appendix.

Studying a Book of the Bible

Life Change Series by NavPress. (Study books available on most Bible books)

John Stott’s studies on various Bible books (Studies with a commentary of John Stott – more in-depth studies for mature disciples)

Learn to study a book of the Bible on your own, portion by portion or chapter by chapter, using this simple outline:
   O – Observation (noting what is said, by whom, where, when, why etc.)
   U – Understanding (what is being said in your own words, questions you have, relevance to the situation then and now)
   A – Application (how does this apply to my life today)

A Deeper Self Study Method for studying a book chapter by chapter:
   a. Background for the book (who wrote it, when, why, to whom).
   b. Make a basic outline of the chapter, dividing the portion into sections & entitling them (or summarizing each     paragraph).
   c. List questions you have and seek to find the answers by looking up other Scriptures on the subject).
   d. Summarize the chapter’s main teaching.
   e. Personal Application

Topical Studies (Nav Press)

Discovering God’s Will – Warren and Ruth Myers (A long in-depth study)

Calm My Anxious Heart – Linda Dillow (Very practical, especially for women)

Topical Memory System - Life Issues

72 Scripture passages printed on small cards in 4 versions plus an article offering practical suggestions for dealing with that issue, questions for meditation and dozens of extra references for further exploration. Topics are as follows:
Anger; Knowing God’s Will; Self-Image; Dealing with Sin; Guilt; Perfectionism; Suffering; Depression; Sex; Money; Stress; Love

Life Issues (Nav Press)

Praying God's Word - Beth Moore
The importance of scripture memory

Booklets You May Find Useful (Nav Press)

Born to Reproduce – Dawson Trotman

How to Handle Stress – Warrick

How to Have a Quiet Time – Myers

You Can Trust God - Bridges

Scripture Memory Helps (Nav Press)

Topical Memory System (Includes memory verses in 8 different Bible versions)