Share Life x Growth Groups
Resources to help your group be Mission-Minded
Growth Groups are a great place to encourage each other in mission-mindedness. Instead of feeling stuck, or laying on the guilt, you can use the resources below to generate conversation and increase joy & confidence.
Share Life Go
Welcome to Share Life Go. This is the first time we’ve ever made a digital version! We didn’t want you to miss out if you are unable to attend one of the gatherings at church.
Share Life Go is all about Mission. As a church, we make Mission our top priority, and it's easy to see why when we consider God's priorities. He calls every person, in every nation, to honour Jesus. Jesus Himself commands us to 'go and make disciples of all nations.' And it’s love that compels us—because Christ died so that our friends, our families, and people everywhere can be saved from sin and judgment, and be reconciled to God.
The format of Share Life Go is a workshop. Below are three short videos that lead to three discussions you can have with your Growth Group.
Video 1: Start by watching this intro video
Activity (in pairs)
Think about your own experiences of mission.
Reflect:
- Is mission part of your pseudo self or part of your real self?
Discuss:
- Is there a time you felt you were motivated by solid self?
- Is there a time you felt you were motivated by pseudo self?
Video 2
Activity
Reflect:
- Reflect on a time you felt anxiety in a conversation (about spiritual things)
- What do you notice about your body when you are activated? Why did you feel anxious? What did you do? Observe yourself?
Share:
- Having reflected, what have you noticed about the way your emotional reactions play out in spiritual conversations?
Video 3
Activity
Discuss:
- What are some examples of times you showed up differently and it went better?
Reflect:
- Reflecting on past conversations, what are some ideas to show up differently next time you feel anxious or hesitant in a spiritual conversation?
Share:
- Having reflected, what are some ideas to show up differently next time you feel anxious or hesitant in a spiritual conversation?
Pray
Take some time to bring all these things before God in prayer. Pray that we can be wise in the way we act towards outsiders, making the most of every opportunity (Colossians 4:5).
If you would like further training in mission, join Share Life Coaching.