Disciples Taking the Word to the World!

February Plan

Sunday, January 18th & 25th	Soul Care promotion.Informing those who haven't connected with a group, current group leaders, potential leaders and others of the February 1 meeting (see below)  This is going to be done through announcements, the bulletin, Bible teaching hour classes and this week’s welcome classes.
Sunday February 1st @ 9:00 am Possibly Tuesday, February 3rd if needed.	Get together with anyone interested in learning more about Soul Care groups or getting reconnected with a group. Current and Potential Soul Care leaders are encouraged to come to this time also.
During our Soul Care Group times in February we are going to do a two week Bible study on "What is a disciple?" Please don't overlook the importance of each of us growing in our understanding of what this word means and how it is lived out in our church. We are going to use a free online resource called MULTIPLY.   These two weeks will emphasize “Taking the Word to the World” Here are a couple of reasons for this study: Preparation for this year’s theme and missions conference Great starting point for new groups and new people. Challenge existing groups to be intentional about disciple making. Challenges people to find someone to share the Gospel with.    The Soul Care questions would be developed from the chapters of MULTIPLY and geared to help group members think more about their Soul Care groups disciple making mission. The resources below would be made available to the leaders and group members would have these resources. Other material can be found at www.multiplymovement.com/material
Soul Care the Week of Feb 1st	WHAT IS A DISCIPLE? Chapter 1 resources: Free pdf:  http://s3.amazonaws.com/multiply/material/p1-s1.pdf Free audio reading of the chapter:  http://s3.amazonaws.com/multiply/audiobook/p1-s1.mp3 6 minute video:  http://vimeo.com/51355116
Soul Care the week of Feb 8th	THE COMMAND TO MAKE DISCIPLES Chapter 2 resources Free pdf:  http://s3.amazonaws.com/multiply/material/p1-s2.pdf Free audio reading of the chapter:  http://s3.amazonaws.com/multiply/audiobook/p1-s2.mp3 4 minute video:  http://vimeo.com/51355117
There is a possible third week study to do.

Here are some possible questions from the week 1 lesson.

1. Up to this point in your life, would you call yourself a follower of Jesus Christ? Why do you say that? Do you see evidence of your faith as described in Luke 6:40
2. Evaluate your approach to following Jesus. Would you say that you view Jesus as your Lord, Master, and Owner?  Why or why not?
3. As you look at your life, how would you say that your love for God is shown in your actions? (If you’re having trouble coming up with an answer, take some time to think through some changes you may need to make in your lifestyle?
4. If you choose/have chosen to obey Jesus’s call to follow, what might/has it/should it cost you? (Avoid being vague. If following Jesus would cost you specific possessions, comforts, or relationships, list them below.)
5. What might hold you back from following Jesus at this point? Are you willing to let go of these things if necessary?