👋 Welcome
Thank everyone for coming and making this group a priority in their lives.
💛 Vision
Take 10 seconds to remind people why you are gathering.
We exist to form Acts 2 Community where we are committed to:
We exist to form Acts 2 Community where we are committed to:
- Make Disciples: We gather as disciples to learn the ways of Jesus and put them into practice while helping others do the same. Life on Life.
- Build Spiritual Family: We create relational environments for meaningful connection with Jesus and each other, and opportunities for transformation through biblical practices. Life in Community.
- Live on Mission: We intentionally pray for and make an effort to impact our friends and neighbors with the Gospel through word and deed and invite them into Christian community. Life on Mission.
📬 Announcements
🔥 Warm-Up
Reflect on someone who has significantly impacted your spiritual journey. Can you share a pivotal moment or lesson you learned from them?
🎬 Sermon Recap
Pastor Perry spoke about the importance of spiritual maturity and becoming a spiritual parent to others. He emphasized the nurturing roles, akin to that of a mother and father, in helping others grow in their faith. The sermon also highlighted the need for gentleness, sacrificial love, and integrity in spiritual parenting.
💬 Suggested Discussion Guide
Please choose ahead of time which of the following questions you want to use for your c-group.
Key Scriptures
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7-13
- Galatians 6:1
Key Takeaways
- Spiritual parenting involves both sharing the gospel and sharing your life with others.
- Being a spiritual parent includes exhibiting the tender care of a mother and the guiding strength of a father.
- Maturity is not linked to physical age but to spiritual growth and the ability to nurture others.
- We all have gaps and growth areas, and the church community is essential for this journey.
- Instead of aspiring to perfection, we should aim for authenticity and integrity.
Discussion Questions
- How have you experienced spiritual parenting, either as a parent or a recipient?
- In what ways can we demonstrate the same tender love and care within our small group?
- Do you see yourself as a spiritual parent? Why or why not?
- How can we better share our lives with one another alongside sharing the gospel?
- What are some specific ways you can exhibit gentleness and sacrificial love in your relationships?
Practical Applications
- Identify one person you can support or nurture spiritually in your community and reach out to them this week.
- Reflect on areas of your life where you can show more integrity or authenticity.
- Attend the upcoming "Making Disciples" training on December 7th to learn more about spiritual parenting.
🙏 Prayer
Pray for God to reveal areas where you can grow in spiritual maturity. Ask for courage to nurture others in faith, and for the grace to exhibit both the tender love of a mother and the guiding strength of a father. Pray for wisdom in identifying individuals you can support and invite the Holy Spirit to guide your interactions.