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How can I access and plan for Lifeway curriculum materials?

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Written by Allison Marshall

You can access and plan Lifeway curriculum materials by choosing between print or digital formats, utilizing online planning tools like Ministry Grid, and following official scope and sequence documents.

Accessing Materials

  • Print Formats: Purchase physical quarterly print bundles, leader guides, or group boxes directly through the Lifeway Church Ordering portal. Lifeway also offers an Autoship subscription option for those who prefer physical materials. This ensures that printed materials are shipped directly to you on a recurring basis.

  • Digital Formats: Buy adult and student digital resources a la carte online, or access kids' digital curriculum via monthly subscriptions. Annual digital subscriptions and media files for ongoing studies (like The Gospel Project) are managed through the Ministry Grid platform. Note that Lifeway eBooks are intended for individual use only and cannot be printed, reproduced, or distributed due to copyright restrictions. Printing permissions for digital resources depend on your subscription level. For example, the 1–100 level allows up to 100 printed copies of lesson guides and activity pages. If you purchase a digital plan, all materials are provided in digital format, and physical copies are not included. Users must download or print materials themselves. Additionally, digital formats offer faster access as they eliminate shipping wait times and help avoid shipping costs, making them a cost-effective option for many users.

  • Guidance & Sampling: Take the interactive Lifeway Curriculum Compass quiz to get tailored recommendations and download free sample sessions before buying.

Planning Your Curriculum

  • Scope and Sequence: Review official scope and sequence outlines available on the Lifeway Curriculum Help Center to track upcoming study themes, units, and multi-year chronological plans.

  • Staggered Releases & Cycles: Note that ongoing curricula use staggered quarterly releases. Because older volumes go out of print as cycles progress, plan to transition immediately to the next consecutive volume to avoid curriculum gaps.

  • Leader Extras: Access free weekly online teaching plans and leader supplements via individual curriculum blogs.

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