Christian Character (LifeGuide Bible Studies)

Journey Toward Who God Created You to Be

True Christian character is formed as the Holy Spirit transforms us through deep engagement with God's Word. This 12-session LifeGuide® Bible Study guides small groups and individuals through Scripture's timeless wisdom on becoming who God created us to be.

Perfect for small group leaders, campus ministers, and church communities, this resource invites participants to explore what it means to reflect Christ's beauty in everyday life. Through inductive Bible study methods, thoughtful questions, and practical applications, your group will examine biblical passages that address servanthood, holiness, spiritual gifts, perseverance, and more, building a foundation for authentic growth toward Christlikeness.

LifeGuide Bible studies feature:

• A guide to getting the most out of the study, including suggestions for how to participate in individual or group study.
• Leader's notes for preparation and leading a group through the study.
• "Now or Later" section following each session to help you act on what you learn.
• Trustworthy biblical wisdom from experienced authors.

About LifeGuide Bible Studies

Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuide Bible Studies are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication. They are proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.

For over 30 years, LifeGuide Bible Studies have been your trusted companion for thoughtful, Scripture-based exploration, helping individuals and groups engage deeply with God’s Word. With over 15 million copies sold, this beloved series has guided countless Christians through books of the Bible and meaningful topics, offering timeless insights and practical application.

Andrea Sterk joined the Department of History at the University of Minnesota in 2015 after teaching for 13 years at the University of Florida, and before that, at the University of Notre Dame and Calvin College. Her research focuses on the historyof Christianity in Late Antiquity and Byzantium.

Pete Scazzero is the founder of New Life Fellowship Church, Queens, New York, and the co-founder of the Emotionally Healthy Discipleship ministry. He earned Master Degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and received his Doctorate in Philosophy from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pete hosts the top ranked Emotionally Healthy Leader podcast and is the author of several bestselling books, including The Emotionally Healthy Leader and Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. New Life Fellowship Church includes several hundred people from 73 countries and strives to bridge racial, cultural, economic and gender barriers. He formerly served as a staff member with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.