three gatherings · under 20 minutes each

video
training.

watch together, talk honestly, and choose one faithful rhythm to practice during the week.

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01
week 039/28

see where God has sent you

big idea

your everyday places are part of your mission field.

acts 17:26–27 · john 20:21 · colossians 4:2–6

where has God already placed me—and whom has he placed around me?
open the 40-minute conversation guide +
05 min · open

where do you spend most of your time during a normal week?

20 min · discuss
  1. before this training, what came to mind when you heard the word mission?
  2. how does it change your perspective to believe God intentionally placed you where you are?
  3. what makes it difficult to notice and engage the people around us?
  4. where have comfort, busyness, or privacy caused you to withdraw from others?
  5. who may God be asking you to notice more intentionally?
10 min · practice

write down three names: someone at work or a regular place, someone in your neighborhood, and someone who may be overlooked.

05 min · pray

pray by name for people, places, courage, and opportunities.

this week’s rhythmpray daily for the three people on your mission map.
02
week 0510/12

show the gospel through your life

big idea

our everyday character and work can make the gospel visible.

matthew 5:13–16 · colossians 3:22–24 · titus 2:9–10

what does following Jesus look like in the ordinary responsibilities of my life?
open the 40-minute conversation guide +
05 min · open

what is one part of your work you enjoy—and one part that drains you?

20 min · discuss
  1. where are you most tempted to separate your faith from the rest of your life?
  2. what would it look like to work ‘for the Lord’ in your setting?
  3. which part of your character is most tested in your daily responsibilities?
  4. could anything about how you work make the gospel difficult for others to believe?
  5. where could integrity, humility, generosity, or patience make Jesus more visible?
10 min · practice

complete this sentence: this week, following Jesus in my everyday life will look like ______.

05 min · pray

pray by name for people, places, courage, and opportunities.

this week’s rhythmpractice one intentional act of visible faithfulness.
03
week 0811/2

speak about Jesus and invite people in

big idea

missional living includes demonstrating and explaining the hope of Jesus.

1 peter 3:15–16 · romans 10:13–15 · luke 5:27–32

what keeps me from speaking about Jesus or inviting someone into my life?
open the 40-minute conversation guide +
05 min · open

when has someone made you feel genuinely welcomed or cared for?

20 min · discuss
  1. what makes talking about Jesus feel difficult or uncomfortable?
  2. what is the difference between a natural gospel conversation and a forced one?
  3. are you more comfortable demonstrating the gospel or explaining it? why?
  4. what questions could help you understand someone’s spiritual story?
  5. who could you invite into a meal, conversation, church gathering, or dGroup relationship?
10 min · practice

in pairs, practice listening, asking one thoughtful question, offering prayer, and taking a relational next step.

05 min · pray

pray by name for people, places, courage, and opportunities.

this week’s rhythmpray. listen. share. invite.