THERE'S HOPE FOR YOU
"Alan Williams is a masterpiece of the amazing grace of Jesus Christ."
- Randy Phillips, Lead Pastor of LifeAustin Church and
founder of contemporary praise group Phillips, Craig & Dean
THE LIFE OF FAITH IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEARTDo you long for adventure? To be a part of something bigger than yourself? Do you ever have that feeling that life should have more to offer than what our ordinary days provide?
Do you find yourself trying to fill that longing by pushing yourself to achieve more? Pushing yourself to the physical limits, adrenaline rushes or by conquering your career ladder? Mountain climbing is exhilarating. Business success can be exciting. But our longing for adventure can never be met by engaging in extreme sports or amassing wealth—or just dreaming about those things. Why? Because we were made to live an adventure that happens only when we follow Jesus. We mistakenly believe a life of faith is tame, but faith is only boring when we keep it safe and convenient for ourselves and the people around us. Step into your own adventure & learn how to start taking risks with the Study Guide, not for a temporary adrenaline rush, but for their eternal impact! Now is the time to dive deeper, to experience the thrill of complete surrender and intimate relationship with the God of the universe. Because in reality, FAITH is the ultimate adventure! |
THE TRANSFORMATIONAL ADVENTURE
GROUP STUDY GUIDE
JOIN THE ADVENTURE
TRANSFORMATIONAL ADVENTURE GROUP STUDY
All you need for this 7 week study is the Transformational Adventure Study Guide for each person in your small group.
This study works in tandem with the 7 videos located on this website. They are listed and linked below.
There is no cost to view the videos.
Before the study begins, it may be helpful to watch these two brief introductory videos:
All you need for this 7 week study is the Transformational Adventure Study Guide for each person in your small group.
This study works in tandem with the 7 videos located on this website. They are listed and linked below.
There is no cost to view the videos.
Before the study begins, it may be helpful to watch these two brief introductory videos:
Each lesson consists of the following components:
Open with open ended questions
Watch the video here on this website
Take notes from the video
Read a related passage or two of scripture
Respond to related questions
Dive deeper into scripture at home
Resources of related Bible commentary, footnotes and a deeper look at the scriptures
Action steps that may be taken to challenge you during the week
The following are links to each video as they relate to the study guide:
Current Students - we value your input. Please feel free to contact us.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Pastoral Reviews
"I am going from this particular place in my life to the higher heights in Jesus Christ.
I am being transformed by the power of God."
- Randy Phillips, Lead Pastor of LifeAustin Church and
founder of contemporary praise group Phillips, Craig & Dean
I am being transformed by the power of God."
- Randy Phillips, Lead Pastor of LifeAustin Church and
founder of contemporary praise group Phillips, Craig & Dean
"I AM TRULY BLOWN AWAY..."
"I am just starting this study and already I am truly blown away by the "Going Deeper" section of the first chapter of Transformational Adventure. I was a discipleship pastor, in large and medium-sized churches, for almost 10 years and I see ideas and concepts explained here in ways that make them clearer to me than they have ever been presented before. I can't wait to see what they do with the remaining chapters of this study."
Ed "Rusty" Russey
Former Director of Workplace Small Groups and Ministries - Saddleback Valley Community Church
Mdiv - Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (now "Gateway Seminary")
Juris Doctorate - University of Texas at Austin
Ed "Rusty" Russey
Former Director of Workplace Small Groups and Ministries - Saddleback Valley Community Church
Mdiv - Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (now "Gateway Seminary")
Juris Doctorate - University of Texas at Austin
Blogger Reviews
"A REALLY GOOD CURRICULUM"
"As a pastor, I am always looking for good material. This is actually a really good curriculum based on the life experiences of Alan & Inda Williams. Through this Bible study, they dig deep into the Christians to talk about how God can see you through the worst of circumstances and bring you through with victory.
The layout seems to be very teacher friendly, with great discussion worthy questions, open-ended questions that cause you to search your own heart and life, plenty of scripture, a dive-deeper section that features between session studies to do on your personal time. It also includes many resources and personal video's from the Williams'. Each lesson ends with steps that you can take to 'learn more and live out what you've learned.'"
Pastor Marcus Evans
The layout seems to be very teacher friendly, with great discussion worthy questions, open-ended questions that cause you to search your own heart and life, plenty of scripture, a dive-deeper section that features between session studies to do on your personal time. It also includes many resources and personal video's from the Williams'. Each lesson ends with steps that you can take to 'learn more and live out what you've learned.'"
Pastor Marcus Evans
“FOR ANYONE WHO HAS FACED CANCER OR
SOME OTHER HEALTH CONCERN…”
“The study is a very personal accounting of how God used Alan's journey through cancer to ignite his faith and restore relationships within his family. It is a very visual, eye-pleasing book with lots of photographs mixed throughout. The video content serves more as a real-life example of the given topic and how the author grew in that area during his battle with cancer. For anyone who has faced cancer or some other health concern, The Transformational Adventure may help people look at their trials and circumstances in a new light.”
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Participant Comments
"This study challenged both of us to dive deeper into the Word and taught us a lot about our own life experiences and the way to handle them. Alan’s videos show true heart and his passion for his trust in and love for Christ. Alan and Inda’s transparency in this guide is so uplifting and powerful. We were both emotionally and spiritually moved after each session. What a blessing to have been a part of this study and it was definitely a transformational adventure for us."
- Mario & Amy G.
"Alan and Inda’s story is a tangible testimony of what restoration can look like through Jesus and Holy Spirit. This honest study examines and delves into pillars of transformation and leaves you appreciating how a struggle can bring you to the end of yourself and into the presence of God and into stronger fellowship with others. The journey they presented can help you remove God from boxes you might keep him in and open your eyes to a limitless and expansive power He is. The Williams’ share their story with such vulnerability and a eagerness to bring other’s to a relationship with Christ that it will spark you to continue your own adventure."
Lindsay W.
"The Transformational Adventure Study allowed me to experience:
1. The power in listening to Alan and Inda's story, and the collective thoughts shared by each person in the group in the way it pulled up thoughts and connected us in the "community of discovery" within ourselves and each other.
2. Total strangers bonded through a growing trust in each other and God, who loves us and wants to bless in ways we can't imagine.
3. Learned to value the power in the strength of such a community connection of love and trust through God's design and desire to grow it forward in this world."
Jayne B.
"I am reminded of how amazing God is, He is true to His promise that He will make beauty from our ashes and how God takes those things that are meant for harm and magnifies the good from it. The Transformational Adventure gives proof that God is good and that He is true to his promises. It was really special seeing Alan in a light that does not even remotely reflect what we see in him today. Seeing cancer in a positive light? I really haven't ever seen that before the Transformational Adventure. I also liked seeing how God took Alan's faith and magnified it to others around him. It was amazing to see how his transformation led to others in the group to experiencing life and relationship transformations. It shows how the enemy really messed up messing with people who know how to trust God! It encouraged me to focus on the power of God's promises versus my methods. I like how the miracle of Alan's healing is known and has been accepted as complete but is not focused on. That's another book possibly! The healing itself gives hope of yet another supernatural event that occurred in your journey through cancer."
David H.
"This study guide is not like any other study guide! I’ve been doing Bible studies for a long time now and this one was a wonderful refreshing change from the same old studies."
-Shelly C.
ALAN & INDAAlan and his wife, Inda, of thirty-six years reside near Austin, Texas and have two sons, two daughters-in-love and three grandchildren.
"God really can work all things together for good for those who love Him…and receive His love…and reveal His love to others. There is an eternal HOPE that is an anchor for our souls! It's been a true life adventure - and in these stories, I believe you will find hope and the life that was designed just for you. My wife & I pray that these videos and stories will help you find that there is a plan for your life - and that God can make anything good." - Alan Williams, business owner, cancer survivor, lake enthusiast, walking miracle and son of God |