There are many differences in the two Courageous studies. While a church can do both studies with their members, it may be beneficial to compare the two studies to determine the best time frame for starting each of these studies. Below is a chart that should help you determine which kit to use and when to meet your church’s needs:
Courageous Living (4-week)
Courageous: Honor Begins at Home (8-week)
4 weeks, 64 pages, overview of the story
8 weeks, 176 pages, more in-depth
Suggested Session time: 45-60 minutes
Suggested Session time: 60-90 minutes
No between session reading
Between Session Reading Suggested
Can be done prior to or after viewing the movie
Meant to be done after viewing the movie
Ideal for outreach
Discipleship focused, focuses on commitments to be the spiritual leader of the home
5 movie clips with no introductions
More & different movie clips (12) with introductions by the Kendricks
Very easy to pick up and use
Limited facilitator notes, expanded help on a CD-ROM
Does not include the movie DVD
Does include the full-length movie DVD