Group Plan | Fall 2024
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Session 1
Group Launch Part 1
We hope your group is a place where you connect relationally and grow spiritually. During the next few months, you’ll explore topics related to life and faith but this session is all about getting to know one another.
Don’t have any new members in your group? Start with the Group Checkpoint for Session 1 instead.
Session 2
Group Launch Part 2
The goal of a group is to provide everyone the opportunity to pursue authentic community and spiritual growth.
Session 3
Friendology Part 1
In the beginning, the author of Genesis mentions a problem even before Adam and Eve commit the very first sin.” And it’s a problem that still gets in the way of developing thriving friendships.
Looking for additional resources?
Read The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz.
Complete this relationship inventory exercise.
Session 4
Social
If you are planning an outing with your group, check out these ideas.
Session 5
Friendology Part 2
Prioritizing the needs of a community of people above ourselves moves us toward the interdependence we need.
Session 6
Friendology Part 3
With our society as divided as ever, we—as Jesus followers—have the opportunity to model how to cultivate a culture of diverse friendships.
Session 7
Methods Part 1
Like a detective, it’s helpful to first pause and process before drawing any conclusions.
Session 8
Methods Part 2
Before asking "What does this text mean?", it’s important to ask what it meant to the original audience.
Session 10
Methods Part 3
We don’t want to just know more about the Bible. We want to put into practice what we learn.
Session 11
Paul’s Letters to Titus and Philemon Part 1
Paul wrote to his friend Philemon to ask him for something very specific—to welcome back a former slave named Onesimus. But this time, Paul wanted Philemon to view Onesimus not as a slave, but as a brother.
Session 12
Paul’s Letters to Titus and Philemon Part 2
The Greek island of Crete had groups of Jesus followers who were trying to thrive but with limited success. Crete was a culture full of strong-willed personalities who did as they pleased, and the church there needed structure and leadership. Paul asked his friend Titus to help guide the church in Crete to spiritual health.
Session 13
Your Story Part 1
Sharing your story in parts will allow each group member to share during each of the three sections.
Session 15
Your Story Part 2
Examining your story in the following sections will allow each member of the group to share during each of the three sections.