Building Up the Body: Growing Together Toward the Fullness of Christ
Spiritual growth doesn't happen by accident — and it was never meant to happen alone.
This 13-lesson workbook takes an honest, Scripture-driven look at what real maturity in Christ looks like, why community is essential to it, and how God uses trials, relationships, and service to shape us from the inside out.
What you'll study:
- One Body, Many Members — and the barriers that divide us
- Unity through humility, worship, and shared mission
- Knowing Christ personally, through His Word, and through obedience
- Growing from spiritual infancy to Christlike character
- The Fruit of the Spirit, trials that refine faith, and maturity that multiplies
Who it's for: Adult Bible classes, small groups, or any Christian serious about moving beyond the basics of faith.
How to use it: Works equally well for group discussion or individual study — each lesson includes reflection questions and application points.
Ready to stop confusing activity with growth? This study will challenge you. And it'll be worth it.
Product Details:
Title: Building Up the Body: Growing Together Toward the Fullness of Christ
Author: Matthew Allen
ISBN: 978-1-964-80571-9
Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
Copyright: 2026
Page Count: 111 pages
Format: paperback and digital
About the Author:
Matthew Allen lives in Waynesville, Ohio, and has served as pulpit minister for Cornerstone Church of Christ in Centerville (Dayton), Ohio, since 2010, preaching since 1995. Beyond his local ministry, he's done mission work in Ukraine, Canada, Belize, and Colombia, directed men's retreats across the country, and is the owner of Spiritbuilding Publishers. He also serves as the lead host of Your Pathway Home, a live interactive worldwide webcast through Cornerstone Church of Christ.