Everyday Disciple-making
In September our Soma family turns 19, and as we do most years we’ll spend the month revisiting the core priorities and key practices that have shaped us into who we are. Our mission statement names our core priorities: Forming whole-hearted disciples of Jesus, in life-shaping relationship, for everyday disciple-making. Over the course of September, we’ll dig into each piece of that mission by studying Colossians 3-4. In addition, we use 4 simple practices — Gather, Go, Grow, Give — to help make the mission actionable by every member of the body. Our desire is that you’d name 1-2 key habits for each category, and then commit yourself to practice them over the coming year as a way to link arms and stay on mission together. This week we look at how we can wrap our everyday lives into the mission of Jesus through prayer, witness, and finding your role in the local church.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Read Colossians 4:2-18
What are Paul's instructions in v.2-6? What does that tell you about his vision of the church?
To what degree is your community committed to prayer? How might you grow in that together this year?
How can you encourage, support, and partner together in obeying v.5-6 together?
Consider all the names and ministry roles in v.7-18. What is your role in our church and mission?
Sept 24, 2023 - Steve Hart