Our Resources

In the days we live in, community is essential. Our desire is for our faith family to rise up like never before. Let’s be a church to surround each other in Christ-centered community and spur each other on in both grace and truth.

First and foremost, we want to continue to gather as a church body. We have in-person worship services at each campus and an online gathering, there is power in the consistency of meeting together at the same time each week. 

Not connected to a group? We would love to help you find one. You can visit Bay Shore’s group page to find a group and reach out to the leader.

Another helpful resource available to our church family is reading. 

Books to consider reading:

Is God Real?

Writing to skeptics, believers, and anyone who's ever gone through (or is going through) periods

of doubt and disillusionment, Lee turns his critical mind and expert interview skills to perennial

questions such as:

● If God is real, why is there so much suffering?

● How do we know which God is real?

● If God is real, why does he seem so hidden?

● How do recent scientific findings support the claim that God is real?

● If God is real, what difference does it make?

Is God Real? is a life-changing exploration of the inquiry at the center of our being.

Click here to purchase on Amazon!

Putting an X Through Anxiety

Anxiety... It might be the weight on your shoulders, the constant sense of worry by your side, or

the cloud of dread hanging over your life. For many, anxiety is a powerful giant wanting to trap

you in darkness and defeat.

But there is freedom to be found from its grip.

Knowing firsthand the realities of anxiety, pastor Louie Giglio shares both practical and spiritual

ways to live in victory. With encouragement and hope, this book will equip you with the cross of

Jesus as your strongest weapon against anxiety by:

● Understanding the root of your anxiety

● Quickly recognizing and addressing anxious thoughts

● Replacing fear and stress with hope and peace

● Anxiety can be debilitating, but Jesus has already defeated its stronghold. Find true rest

in the Prince of Peace and break free from anxiety.

Click here to purchase on Amazon!

From This Day Forward

A must-read for pre-married as well as long-married couples, Craig and Amy Groeschel explore

the time-tested wisdom able to guide you and your spouse into the marriage you've always

wanted. They show you how to conquer the odds and find the joy, passion, and strength of a

marriage built by God.

Craig and Amy open their hearts, share personal experiences, and walk you through five

powerful commitments you can make to fail-proof your marriage:

● Seek God

● Fight fair

● Have fun

● Stay pure

● Never give up

If you earnestly choose to do all five of these things, you will discover a richer, deeper, more

authentic marriage. Starting right now--from this day forward.

Click here to purchase on Amazon!

The Total Money Makeover

Do you want to build a budget that actually works for you? Are you ready to transform your

relationship with money? The Total Money Makeover will give you the tools and the

encouragement you need to:

● Design a sure-fire plan for paying off all debt--from your cars to your home and

everything in between using the debt snowball method

● Break bad habits and make lasting changes when it comes to your relationship with

money

● Recognize the 10 most dangerous money myths

● Set aside enough money to pay for unexpected expenses and emergencies

● Save enough money for your retirement

● Live like no one else, so later you can LIVE (and GIVE) like no one else!

The Total Money Makeover is the simplest, most straightforward game plan for completely

changing your finances. And, best of all, these principles are based on results, not pie-in-the-sky

fantasies. This is the financial reset you've been looking for.

Click here to purchase on Amazon!

How to Follow Jesus Guide

After making the decision to follow Jesus, sometimes it can be tricky trying to figure out what to

do next. This resource was designed to help you take the next steps on your journey. This

Guide will walk you through what it means to follow Jesus and how you can practically do that

each day. This Guide covers:

● What is Prayer?

● How Do I Use the Bible?

● Baptism

● Joining in a Community of Jesus Followers

● ...and more!

Have you made a commitment to Jesus, but you’re not sure what’s next? The How to Follow

Jesus Guide from Central Church is your next step!

Articles to check out:

Often when we seek out information online, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Here are some accredited articles that give both information and ways to ease anxiety and worry. 

We want to be a church that fights mental illness alongside our people while reminding them of the true freedom found in a life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Awareness of anxiety and helpful techniques to ease anxiety:

https://ct.counseling.org/2017/05/living-with-anxiety/

Combating stress within a chaotic world: 

https://ct.counseling.org/2017/08/high-anxiety/

Information on panic attacks, noticing triggers, and techniques to relieve panic:

https://ct.counseling.org/2018/07/when-panic-attacks/

Walking through irrational thinking, healthy communication, and dealing with panic:

https://www.therapistaid.com/

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a powerful speaker on mental health. Listen to her podcasts or check out her website: https://drleaf.com/

These resources are meant to offer a starting point for information and tactics for combating complex issues. If you find yourself with questions you can’t answer, please reach out for help.