Resources
As you may know, we are working to define groups as Intentional Discipleship Relationships. The goal is to grow as disciples of Jesus with the help of others. This can be in groups of 2-3 or grow up 10.
Community Groups are central to who we are as CCA.
You can see more about the vision and tips for these groups here. If you would like to discuss how to create, evolve, or transition a group into the CCA Intentional Discipleship Relationship model, I would love to meetup and discuss.
One of the big questions for groups is, “what should we study?”
So…what should we study this fall to help us in our discipleship application?
Sunday Services this fall will break down our core DNA as a church. Using our name, Christ’s Church Albany, as our guide, we will be examining our belief and actions as the relates to:
Christ - We are a group of people who believe Jesus is the King, Messiah, and Lord of the world and our lives
Church - We are a group of people rallied together with Jesus as our King
Albany - We are partnering with God to bring his kingdom of love to where we live, work, and play
For groups, there are great options to complement this series and go deeper. Here are the options we are recommending. I would be happy to set up a meeting to talk more about what option could be best for your group. Email Jon.
Christ - learn and apply the idea of making Jesus Lord of your life.
Eternity is Now In Session - 5 sessions with a book and participants guide
What:
John Ortberg outlines the idea that the main goal of Jesus' salvation is not getting us into heaven after we die. Instead, the moment we trust Christ, we are initiated into “eternal living” with God as a here and now reality, one that will continue beyond our life on this earth
What you would need:
Each person to read the book/ listen with audiobook - Eternity is Now in Session
Each person to have a Participants Book
What you would do:
Before each meeting read a section of the book and look through questions and ideas in the guide.
At the meeting have a discussion.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - 8 sessions with videos, book, workbook, and daily guide
What:
This lesson outlines a roadmap for discipleship with Jesus that is powerfully transformative. The study unveils what's wrong with our current definition of "spiritual growth" and offers not only a model of spirituality that actually works, but seven steps to change that will help you experience authentic faith and hunger for God.
What would need:
One person in the group to buy the videos - $23.99
Each person needs the book in print or audio
Each person needs a workbook
Each person needs a Daily Book to practice daily time with God
What you do:
Before each meeting read a section of the book and spend daily time with God using the guide.
At the meeting watch the video and discuss questions in the workbook.
Practicing The Way - 8 sessions with videos, book, workbook.
What:
This course is designed to help get you started on the journey of spiritual formation, help you get unstuck if you’ve stalled out, or just guide you into taking your next step. Ultimately, its goal is to train you to live as an apprentice of Jesus: to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did.
What you would need:
Each person needs a book.
One person would need to signup to run the course. (But you could/ should take turns facilitating the sessions.)
What you would do:
Before each meeting read a section of the book and practice on your own with spiritual exercises using your Companion Guide.
At the meeting discus your experiences with practicing spiritual exercises. Watch the video and review the questions in the guide.
BEMA Liturgy - Year-long, weekly bible reflection
What:
The Bema Liturgy is a weekly chance to slow down with a group around the text, have reflection, and review questions.
What you need:
A plan to gather.
This guide to follow.
Watch these videos to give you a better understanding of how to use this tool.
What you do:
Before meeting:
Group members volunteer for a certain verses to - see guide.
Different group members take time to reflect on one of the verses for week
At the meeting:
Different group members share their verses.
Someone in the group reads a short reflection.
There are times of reflection and silence.
Discuss together.
Discovery Bible Study:
What:
This is a simple and powerful way to take our Sunday services deeper and help you apply the teaching.
What you do:
At the meeting:
Discuss the scripture and teaching from Sunday Service using these questions.
Before meeting:
Attend Sunday service or watch the teaching online.
Reflect on the scripture passage for the day.
Church - create more healthy and loving relationships in our lives.
Emotionally Healthy Relationships - 8 sessions with videos, workbook, and daily guide with God.
What:
Equip yourself with practical tools to love people in difficult situations and mature into an adult follower of Jesus.
What would need:
Videos are linked in the workbook
Each person needs a Daily Book
Each person needs a workbook
What you do:
Before each meeting spend daily time with God using the book and guide.
At the meeting watch the video and review the questions in the workbook.
Albany - Love and be a BLESSing to others.
Missionary Pathway - 5 sessions with reading, videos, and questions.
What:
Understand our unique way to be a part of sharing God's love to the world around us.
What you do:
Before each meeting:
Reflect the different videos, scriptures, and readings.
At the Meeting:
I am so excited for you to embark on one of these studies with a few other people as a way to help us grow in our love for Jesus!
If you have any questions or anything I can do to help, please let me know.
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