the Other Side of Normal :: In Depth

the Heartbeat of the Other Side of Normal

This series is for those who have decided to redefine normal but don’t know what to do next. Once we’ve crashed through the glass ceiling of the factory known as the status quo, all of us who dare to take flight suddenly are confronted by a new challenge: What do we do now?

The Other Side of Normal is our way of providing some practical next steps for those who have chosen to redefine normal with their lives. The series rises to the occasion by honestly and strategically laying out our identity and responsibility as revolutionary members of the Kingdom of God.

We created The Other Side of Normal for anyone who doesn’t just want to read about an adventure; they want to take one. It is for all those who want to do more than just study history; they want to make history. It is for the ones who are crying out:

So what?
Now what?
Then what?

It is for those who want to fly.

	How can I use the Other Side of Normal? the Other Side of Normal is perfect for:
	special weekend events like retreats and Disciple Nows summer camps and similar week-long events large-group settings like Wednesday night meetings or all-age Sunday School gatherings smaller settings like individual Sunday School classes, general education classes, and in-home small groups groups that utilize both large- and small-group gatherings in the same time window

Teaching Components
The Other Side of Normal provides teaching material designed to fit your group’s specific needs.

The Master Teacher Guide is designed for use in large-group settings such as Wednesday night gatherings, combined Sunday School classes, summer camps, and other worship gatherings. It contains background information, explanation and application points, opening illustrations and stories, prompts for personal stories, and life-changing Turning Point activities.
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The Small Group Leader’s Guide is perfect for use in Disciple Now settings, in-home small groups, individual Sunday School classes, and other settings with one leader and 10-15 students. It contains background information, explanation and application points, group activities, discussion questions, and life-changing Turning Point activities.
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The Workbook is designed to give students in these small groups a deeper experience with Redefining Normal. It includes listening guides that help students engage in group sessions as well as devotions that allow students to further learn, pray, and change on their own.
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The Gathering Tool is designed to provide an opening illustration for groups that meet together in a large group before dividing into small groups or Sunday School classes. This will allow small groups to experience the series video and will add to the overall experience of going through the series.

For more information on how to use the Other Side of Normal curriculum, check out the [ How to Use tips ].