Bob Buford's best-selling book, Halftime, struck a chord with men and women from many walks of life and socioeconomic backgrounds. As they approach the midpoint of life, many find themselves asking, What do I do now that I've grown up? Is this all there is to life? What can I do to find meaning and significance? Why am I so restless? Is there life after success?As a very successful entrepreneur who himself navigated the halftime journey, Bob has guided thousands of people toward lives of personal significance. This video series makes the halftime process available to thousands more. The series features insightful video presentations of men and men involved in the halftime journey. It will help participants tap into their unique set of gifts and abilities, opportunities and relationships, inner desires and dreams, and God-given callings. It will help them discover the key to a significant life and will help them chart a course that will make the second half of their lives the best half.Summaries of the Five Sessions (each approximately 55 minutes)Session One: Welcome to HalftimeDefines halftime. Provides insight into the lives of men and women who are journeying from success to significance. Encourages participants to begin considering their lives from an eternal perspective.Session Two: Exploring PossibilitiesHalftime gives people opportunities to explore possibilities for the future. This session will encourage participants to listen to God. It unveils the change of heart that urges people to move beyond their personal concerns and dedicate themselves to something much bigger than themselves.Session Three: What's in the Box?Encourages participants to investigate what truly motivates them so they can determine the one thing around which everything else in their lives will flow.Session Four: Game Plan for SignificanceGuides participants in the process of choosing a life mission and formulating a personal mission statement. Investigates the risks of stepping toward significance and embarking on the journey of doing the good works God has ordained for them to do.Session Five: The Best of Your YearsPortrays the results of partnering with God on behalf of other people and living life out of one's core being. Explores ways to keep learning and growing during the second half.ZondervanGroupware delivers personal spiritual growth through: compelling biblical content.minimal preparation time for both leader and participant.proven learning techniques using individual Participant Guides that become a resource for future personal development. meaningful interaction in groups of any size, in any setting.emphasis on life applicationThe Halftime ZondervanGroupware kit contains: five video presentations on one 80-minute VHS video.comprehensive, easy-to-use Leader's Guide (extra guides sold separately) featuring discussion topics, practical application sections, etc. Leaders can amplify points with their own illustrations and/or materials.easy-to-follow Participant's Guide (extra guides sold separately) with supplemental resource material for ongoing personal growth.This Halftime ZondervanGroupware guides your group in exploring the journey from success to significance. Designed for people from all walks of life, this interactive journey is faith building and life changing.If you are a group leader, your job is simplified. This Leader's Guide is easy to use, minimizes your preparation time, maximizes your effectiveness, and facilitates group discussion no matter how large or small your group is.If you are a participant, you'll appreciate how this Participant's Guide carefully guides you through the sessions and helps you apply what you learn to daily life so your 'second half' can be both significant and satisfying.Five video presentations on one 80-minute VHS videoFive group sessions (each approximately 55 minutes long including video and discussion)Easy-to-use, comprehensive Leader's GuideEasy-to-follow Participant's GuidePaperback Halftime book by Bob Buford
