Free Study Guides

Beliefs: Mennonite Faith and Practice
A study guide for group discussion, written by Karl R. Landis. Each session coincides with a chapter of the book by John D. Roth. Learn more about the book.

Extreme Virtues
This study guide provides teaching suggestions and group activities for eight sessions studying the book Extreme Virtues: Living on the Prophetic Edge. One session is devoted to the "Introduction" to the book, and one session to each of the seven virtues that comprise the focus of the seven chapters. Also contains activity ideas. Learn more about the book.

Ezekiel: Believers Church Bible Commentary
Biblical scholar and author Millard Lind shares discussion questions to go with the his Believers Church Bible Commentary of this Old Testament book. Learn more about the book.

Getting in the Way
Tricia Gates Brown, editor of the book, presents a study guide with questions for reflection after reading each chapter. A great guide for use in classrooms or small group settings. Learn more about the book.

Hebron Journal
Discussion questions for Christian Education classes, high school and college classrooms, and other settings. Written by author Art Gish. Learn more about the book.

Iraq: A Journey of Hope and Peace
This study guide, written by the author Peggy Gish, presents a study of the book in ten sessions with discussion questions and updated information. Learn more about the book.

Jesus Matters
Does Jesus, or the God he proclaimed, have any relevance to our modern situation? Did he really mean what he said in the Bible? And do times such as these offer people an opportunity to look beyond themselves to God and to those things which make for meaning and hope in a world otherwise falling apart? These and other questions for each chapter are provided for youth or adult Christian Education classes or small groups. Learn more about the book.

Lasting Marriage: The Owner's Manual
Author Harvey Yoder has developed a discussion guide for his book. Ideal for use in Sunday School classes, couple's groups, or weekend retreats. Learn more about the book.

MennoFolk
Discussion questions for the book as a whole, and for each individual chapter. Learn more about the book.

Monday Marriage
Authors Gerald W. and L. Marlene Kaufman provide a nine-session guide to assist in group discussion of their book on marriage. Learn more about the book.

Planting Churches in the 21st Century
What does church planting look like in the 21st century? Is the goal to plant more churches or is it to plant new kinds of churches? These and other questions are provided by author Stuart Murray to help adult Christian education classes discuss what church planting looks like today—and how we can learn from the mistakes of the past. Learn more about the book.

Simply in Season Leader's Guide (PDF)
A great guide for those who want to lead adult or intergenerational Sunday school classes or small groups in discussions about connecting food and faith. Learn more about the book.

Stories: How Mennonites Came to Be
A group study guide written by John A. Lapp and Alice W. Lapp that features discussion questions for each chapter of the book written by John D. Roth. Learn more about the book.

The Naked Anabaptist
Who are the Anabaptists? What do they believe? What are the core convictions of Anabaptism? Do you have to become a Mennonite to be an Anabaptist? These are a few of the questions addressed by this guide, which is great for adult Christian education classes. Learn more about the book.

The Upside-Down Kingdom
An online study guide created for Donald B. Kraybill’s award-winning 25th Anniversary Edition of The Upside-Down Kingdom. Designed for use in a small group or Sunday school setting, the questions can help students begin to unpack the meaning and significance of the upside-down reign of God. The 12-session guide lends itself will to a Sunday school quarter. Learn more about the book.

When Lightning Strikes
A study guide for this historical novel for classroom use. Created by Hugh Alan Smith, the author of the book, the study guide includes activities for students, teachers notes and an answer key. Learn more about the book.

When the River Calls
Author Hugh Alan Smith has created an extensive study guide and teachers notes for this novel based on the Hutterites. A perfect study for classroom use. Learn more about the book.

Sermon Guide to Bouquets: Intentional Relationships in Making Disciples
A six-week sermon series developed by author Bruce Hamsher, with outlines, questions, and object lessons. Learn more about the book.

Article about using Martyrs Mirror in a classroom setting
Want to use this classic book from Anabaptist history in your high school class? This thought-provoking article by J. Daniel Hess provides ideas on how to introduce the book, bring the story to life and how to discuss it. Learn more about the book.