Welcome to a New Way of Thinking
Welcome to a New Way of ThinkingBest Practices for Discipling New Believers
A New Beginning
Confirmation & Grad Sending SundayIcebreaker
What’s a quirky or funny ritual you or your family has—like the “Kellander Cup” in the sermon? (Examples: Sunday pancakes, weird birthday songs, or matching pajamas on Christmas morning.) Study Questions
Ask God to help you not just "go through the motions," but to see the meaning behind spiritual and relational rituals. Pray for awareness, gratitude, and discipline in the rhythms that shape your life. Then take time to share and pray for each other’s personal needs and requests. What If I Have Doubts About God?Icebreaker
Share about a time when you doubted something important — big or small. What did you do with your doubt? Were you surprised by the outcome? Study Questions
Prayer Pray that we would bring our real doubts to Jesus and trust Him to meet us there. Thank God that He is patient, gracious, and faithful even when we struggle to believe. Strength for the WearyIcebreaker
What’s the most tired you’ve ever been? (Bonus points if it involved falling asleep in an awkward place, forgetting what day it was, or accidentally putting the milk in the pantry.) Study Questions Feeling Overwhelmed & Weary
Application Questions
Prayer Spend time praying for those who are weary—whether it’s from parenting, caregiving, grief, burnout, or life’s burdens. Ask God to renew their strength and help them feel His presence in a tangible way. Take time to pray for each other’s needs. Is There More to Life Than This?
Icebreaker Have you ever chased after something only to realize it didn’t bring the satisfaction you expected? Study Questions
Ask God to reveal the deeper purpose He has for your life and to satisfy the longing in your heart that nothing else can fill. Pray for the courage to seek Him with honesty and openness this week. Marta Klein - Grief and LamentMarta Klein is one of our global partners with the Evangelical Covenant Church to the Democratic Republic of Congo. She was with us on Sunday, April 27, to share about her ministry and her journey through grief.
Icebreaker What is one thing that recently brought you unexpected joy, even during a challenging time? Study Questions
Application Questions
Prayer Spend time praying for each other, asking God to meet each person in whatever grief, loss, or struggles they are facing. Thank God that He sees, hears, and walks with us through every valley. Easter Sunday - He's Still Rolling Stones
Icebreaker What’s one thing you’ve tried to fix or overcome on your own, only to realize you needed help? Study Questions
Application Questions
Prayer Pray for each other as you follow Jesus in putting to death the sin in your lives, asking God to roll the stones that stand in your way of stepping out into new life and freedom. Follow MeIcebreaker
What’s one time in your life when you really had to trust someone to guide you? What made you trust them? Study Questions
Application Questions
Pray that each person in your group would grow in intimacy with the Shepherd, clearly hear His voice, and boldly follow where He leads. Take time to listen in silence, then share prayer requests and pray for one another. Taking Up Your CrossIcebreaker
Have you ever had to do something really hard for the sake of someone else? What kept you going? Study Questions
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