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Cutting It Straight

A couple of weeks from now I will be starting a Sunday evening study at my house which will be geared towards new Christians. It will be called Cutting It Straight. I anticipate it covering the basics of Christian beliefs and doctrine. Initially I do not intend to do “Bible study” as much as topical studies on a variety of subjects.

I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions for where to begin. Where do I begin with teaching what will mainly be new Christians about Christian doctrine? I want it to be intellectually stimulating without being intellectual (if you know what I’m saying). I have some ideas of where I might begin, but if anyone would like to direct me towards some other resources that would be great!


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