LEADERS NOTES
Welcome to the Row the Boat series. I am so glad you're partnering with us as we dive into what God's purpose is, how the church functions in that purpose, and how we, in all our diversity, make up the church!
Below are Scriptures, thoughts, questions and videos all incorporated to help you facilitate a discussion with your group about how we find our place in God's purpose. Everything on here is a tool for your use; but don't feel like you have to stick to the script! The goal is for meaningful conversation and growth to happen organically as you and your group fellowship.
Also, don't sacrifice relationship building for the sake of "diving deep" into your faith - true relationship building will greatly increase the quality of your gatherings and your group's ability to grow in their faith!
Send me your feedback as the series develops; it's my goal to help us all find and follow Christ through all that we do.
- Tim Beehler
Getting Started:
Q: Name a place that you love to go to, or a group you love to be with, or person who energizes you when they're around.
- What is it about this place/group/person that draws you in?
watch a clip from sunday's service
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RE-READ: Ephesians 1:20-23 (MSG)
God raised [Christ] from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule. And not just for the time being, but forever. He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything. At the center of all this, Christ rules the church. The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is peripheral to the church. The church is Christ’s body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills everything with his presence.
- What are your thoughts about the italicized part: At the center of all this, Christ rules the church. The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is peripheral to the church?
- What implications does the statement have for our lives as Christ-followers?
READ: Ephesians 2:18-19 (MSG)
I ask—ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory—to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for his followers, oh, the utter extravagance of his work in us who trust him—endless energy, boundless strength!
- What could/would happen if we fully comprehend the mission of the church?
THE CHURCH IS WHERE THE ACTION IS
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Commit as a group to being part of the action! Here are 2 great ways you and your group can get involved!