Comprehensive Guide to Accessing Leader Guides and Curriculum Resources.
Lifeway offers a variety of leader guides and curriculum resources tailored to different age groups and study needs. Here is an overview of the key options available, organized to address common questions about digital access, physical materials, grade-specific offerings, and purchasing policies.
Digital and Physical Access Options
Digital Curriculum Access: Lifeway provides digital curriculum materials, including leader guides, through a subscription-based format on MinistryGrid. MinistryGrid includes resources for various age ranges, making it a convenient choice for churches and leaders. For more information, visit MinistryGrid Curriculum.
Physical Materials: If you prefer physical leader guides, Lifeway offers an option to purchase individual leader guides directly online or by contacting the Customer Service Team at 800-458-2772. Customer service is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST.- Some specific guides, such as the Grades 3–4 Leader Guide, are only available in hardcopy format and not digitally through MinistryGrid.
Grade-Specific Curriculum Options
Lifeway provides leader guides and study resources catered to specific grade ranges:
Grades 1-3 and 4-6: The "Bible Studies for Life" series offers separate Leader Guides for Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-6, tailored specifically to the needs of these age groups.
Grades 5-6 (Preteens): Lifeway offers a "Bible Studies for Life: Preteens Leader Guide" suitable for grades 5-6. This is a valuable resource specifically designed for this developmental stage.
Grades 6-8 (Middle School): For 6th-8th grade students, Lifeway provides both digital curriculum options and physical materials. Recommendations include: - The Gospel Project: A chronological Bible study. - Bible Studies for Life: A topical study. - Explore the Bible: A book-focused study that is not chronological.- Multi-Age Leader Guide (Grades 1–6): A combined guide is available for Grades 1–6, ideal for classes with multiple age groups.
Grades 7–12: Physical materials for Grades 7–12 can also be used for middle school students, providing additional flexibility.
Legacy Curriculum Availability
Leader guides are only available for the current and next curriculum volumes. Older volumes are not reprinted once sold out, and future volumes, such as Summer 2025, are not available early.
Common Questions About Leader Guides
Some leader guides are combined for broader age ranges. For example, Bible Studies for Life offers a combined Leader Guide for Grades 1-3 but does not have a separate guide specifically for Grades 4-6.
In certain cases, physical leader kits may no longer be available, but alternative resources or samples can be accessed directly through Lifeway.- Leader guides are only available in standard print; no large-print option is offered for leader guides, though large-print is available for Adult Personal/Student Study Guides.
Some specific guides, such as the Grades 3–4 Leader Guide, are only available in hardcopy format and not digitally through MinistryGrid.
The Grades 4–6 Leader Guide can be added to autoship for convenience.
For additional assistance or to purchase leader guides, please visit the Lifeway website or contact their Customer Service Team.