Marks of a Disciple- Week 6

Good afternoon,

I hope you are doing well! Next week is our last week in the Marks of a Disciple study! Like I have said before, I hope this study has been beneficial and life giving to both you and your group. After next week we will be going back to our regular sermon-based discussion guide.

I would love to encourage each city group leader to have a baptism conversation in the next few weeks with someone from your group, as we look ahead to our awesome Baptism Sunday.

I sincerely appreciate how you continue to lead and build our groups ministry and I am here to support you in any way possible.

Zach


TEMPLATE FOR WEEK 6 DISCUSSION GUIDE

Announcements
- Good Friday at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, April 15th at 7pm
- Easter at the Civic Center! April 17th! Sign up to volunteer online or at the Easter booth on Sunday. Great opportunity to invite friends/family.
- 'Baptism Sunday' on Sunday, April 24th. This is a day where we come together as a church and celebrate baptisms after each service. (Group Leaders, this is a great opportunity to talk with your group about baptism and encourage those who haven't been baptized, and should based on their profession of Jesus as their Savior to take that step of obedience.)



Last 2 questions on page 90.
Pray
Watch Video
Read Luke 15:3-7
Bottom question on page 101
First and last question page 102
Read Luke 19:10
Questions 1, 4, 5 on page 92
Part of building relationships with lost people is sharing the Gospel with them, ask the bottom question on page 98
Ask "How can you share the gospel with the people who you naturally interact with?"
Ask last question on page 99, "How might you need to adjust...."
Pray

Marks of a Disciple- Week 5

Good afternoon!

I hope you are doing well and that this study has been a great resource for you and your group. This week we will be studying session 5. Please feel free to use the template below to help you think through this session.

Something to keep in mind as we look ahead to the future and fall semester is the potential need for more City Groups. Every fall term we see a massive influx of people interested in joining a City Group for the first time. With that comes the need for new City Groups, and the biggest hurdle in starting new groups is finding capable leaders. Over the next few months I would love for you to prayerfully look at your group and help us identify some potential future city group leaders. This would be a huge help to us as we all try see our groups ministry grow and more people dive into christian community.

Thank you so much for all you do!

Zach

GROUP GUIDE TEMPLATE

Announcements
- Good Friday at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, April 15th at 7pm
- Easter at the Civic Center! April 17th! Sign up to volunteer online or at the Easter booth on Sunday. Great opportunity to invite friends/family.
- 'Baptism Sunday' on Sunday, April 24th. This is a day where we come together as a church and celebrate baptisms after each service. (Group Leaders, this is a great opportunity to talk with your group about baptism and encourage those who haven't been baptized, and should based on their profession of Jesus as their Savior to take that step of obedience.)


Overview Homework from last week (if applicable)
Ask second question on page 74
Pray
Watch Video
Hebrews 1:1-3
pg 76 questions 1,2
pg 78 middle question but add "both from the Bible and from other supplemental material?" and last question
Titus 1:5-14
Ask last question on page 80
Ask last question on page 81
Read Titus 2:1-15
Ask first and last question on page 82
Ask, "How has studying theology lead to your growth as a disciple of Jesus and how does this theology inform our commitment to the Great Commission?"
Homework: #'s 2-4
Pray

Marks of a Disciple- Week 4

Good morning!

I hope you are having a great and relaxing spring break! This upcoming we will being going through Session 4: Generous Living in the ‘Marks of a Disciple’ study. Below is a quick outline and also a few announcements for our group members! Please let me know if you have any questions or prayer requests!

-Mens gathering March 28th 6:30pm. Dinner is provided.
-EASTER AT THE CIVIC CENTER!!! April 17th! Sign up to volunteer online or at the Easter booth on Sunday. Volunteering is a great way to serve together as a City Group.



Follow up last weeks homework
Ask second question on page 58
Watch video
Pray
Read Matthew 6:19-21
Ask first two questions on page 65
Ask questions 1,3,4
Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Ask bottom question on page 68
Ask first and last question on page 69
Ask the middle question on page 62
Homework for next week: numbers 2-5 on page 61
Pray


Have a great day!

​​​​​​​Zach

Marks of a Disciple- Week 3

Good afternoon!

I hop you are doing well and are having a great week. This week in City Groups we will be looking at session 3: Eternally Minded from 'Marks of a Disciple'. I hope this study has served you well and I would love to hear how this book has encouraged your group. All of the session videos are uploaded on the youtube playlist (I will add the link on the bottom of this email).

I am eternally thankful for you continued commitment to our groups ministry. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Session 3 Template:
Pray
Review 'Homework from last week'
Ask the second question on pg. 42
Watch Video
Reat Philippians 3:18-20
Ask Questions 1-4 on pg. 44
Read Colossians 3:5-11
Ask bottom question on page 52 and top question on page 54
Homework: Questions 2-4 on pg 45

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0OrXaum88ulU-AtQNfAEgdnG3PWyAQT


Have a great day!

​​​​​​​Zach

Marks of a Disciple- Week 2

Good afternoon!

I hope you are doing well and your week has been great! This upcoming week we are going to be going through Session 2: Healthy Habits in the 'Marks of a Disciple' study. I hope the first week in this study went well and that your group was served well by it. I would love to hear an encouraging story about how God is working in your group. Feel free to reach out!

This weeks video has been added to the Youtube playlist and below is an general template for week 2:

Open in prayer
Ask all questions on page 26
Watch video
Read 2 Peter 3:17-18 and 1 Peter 2:1-2
Ask first question on page 32 and middle question on page 33
Ask questions 1, 2, 4, 6 on page 28
Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Ask bottom question on page 33 and top question on page 34
Challenge your group to do 2-5 on page 29.
Pray


I hope this serves you well!

​​​​​​​Zach

Marks of a Disciple- Week 1

Good afternoon!

We are so excited to jump into "Marks of a Disciple" this week as we will be looking at session 1: A Repentant Life. Our hope is that this 6 week study will be fruitful in our desire and mission to make disciples in our City Groups.

Below are a few answers to questions I've gotten about going through this study:

Does every City Group attendee need a copy of the book?
- No, while it is not required to have the book for this study it may be beneficial for personal growth. Copies of the book are available on Amazon or Lifeway.com

Will we be watching the videos that are included in the study?
- Yes! We have created a playlist on youtube where you can find each sessions video. Here is the link:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_0OrXaum88ulU-AtQNfAEgdnG3PWyAQT

How are we supposed to teach each chapter?
- Part of the beauty of going through this book together is the autonomy that each leader will have in how they want to walk through each session with their City Group. While there is not one specific way to teach each session I will be making a weekly template or suggestion on which questions to use.

If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out! And if you haven't picked up your copy of the book, they are in the care room!

Session 1: A Repentant Life
- Ask both questions on page 10, pray, then watch video.
- Read Romans 2:4, ask questions 1,2,3,6 on page 12.
- Ask, "What areas of your life are you most tempted to work around God to get what you want?" and "How often is your prayer life characterized by repentance?" *From the evaluation section*
- Read Psalm 139:23-24 and ask all 3 questions on page 21.
- Homework: This week, pray and ask God to reveal areas where you need to repent and return to Him.
- End in prayer.

Hopefully this helps you, as you continue to think through this session.

Thank you for all that you do!

Zach



Groups Spring '22- Week 6

Good afternoon!

Attached is the discussion guide for the final week in our Esther series. As a reminder, please come pick up your "Marks of a Disciple" book from the CARE room this Sunday!

I truly appreciate all you do for our groups ministry. I am in continual prayer for both you and your group. Please let me know if there is any specific way that I can serve you.

Have a great weekend!

Zach

Groups Spring '22- Week 4

Good afternoon!

I hope you are doing well and the first few weeks of the Spring term are going well! I really appreciate your continued dedication to making disciples and serving in our church by being a City Group Leader. I am honored to co-labor in the mission of the gospel with you and your City Groups.

This week we are jumping into a 3 week series where we will be studying the book of Esther. We will be looking at God's providential work in His peoples lives, even if it is not visible to the human eye. HERE is the discussion guide for week 1.

It may be a good idea to take the first 5 minutes of groups to give a brief summary of the story of Esther for those who may not have any prior knowledge. I can provide you with some resources if you would like them.

Have a great day!

​​​​​​​Zach

Groups Spring '22- Week 3

Good Afternoon!

I hope you are having a great week! Attached is the discussion guide for this week where we will be looking at how our best life is a life that is missional!

I am excited to say that we are launching two new groups in the next couple of weeks, one of which is a multiplication! The Great Commission! I am so excited about this and will update everyone with more info as they come.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your group!

Have a great evening,

​​​​​​​Zach

Groups Spring '22- Week 2

Good Afternoon!

I hope you are having a great week and that your first city group of the spring semester went great! This week we are continuing in our "Your best life" series where we will be looking at how your best life is a life that is generous. You can find the discussion guide here. As Dean shared at our City Group training, I would encourage you to dig into this topic with your group as we talk about how we can be good stewards of our finances towards the local church.

Thank you for all you do and as always please let me know if there is anything I can do for you!

Have a great day,

​​​​​​​Zach

Groups Spring '22- Week 1

Good afternoon!

We are super excited to be kicking off our Spring 2022 City Group term! I was very encouraged after the Leader Meeting last Sunday, and have been in prayer over our City Groups. Please continue to pray with me that God would use this ministry to build community and make disciples!

Attached is the discussion guide for week 1 where we will be in week 2 of our 'Your best life' series looking at living lives that are committed to Christ.

As always please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any needs or questions.

Gratefully,

Zach

Groups Fall '21- Week 14

Good afternoon!

I hope your Thanksgiving week was fantastic! This week is the last week of our Fall 2021 City Groups, it has been a fantastic semester filled with stories of God working in our church and groups. We will be taking the month of December off and will kickoff the Spring term of City Groups on the week of January 2nd.

Along with the discussion guide I have attached a letter that I would love for you to read to your city group this week (If you are not meeting please email it to your group!). This is a letter from me to all of our City Groups and attenders, with some encouraging words, goals for the next year, purpose of City Groups, and specific asks for multiplication! I hope it serves you and your group well.

Please let me know if you have any questions, and I hope to see you tonight at Christmas on the Moon!

Zach

Group Guide- Revelation

Open Letter to City Groups

Groups Fall '21- Week 13

Greetings!

I hope you and your city group are doing well! Attached is the discussion guide for next week! We will be looking a the books 1,2,3rd John & Jude and what it means to abide in Christ. I hope this semester has been a time of growth for your City Group, and I am extremely thankful for your dedication to the groups ministry!

Here are a few dates to remember and share with your group:

November 28th: Christmas on the Moon, we are still in need for 6pm volunteers!
The week of November 28th will be the last week of Fall '21 City Groups, we will take the month of December off and will pick back up on the week of January 2nd!
December 5th- Members Meeting, 6pm and dinner is provided.
January 9th- City Group Leader Training, directly after the 11am service. This will be a great time of fellowship, reflection on the '21 Fall semester, and looking ahead to the Spring semester. We will also be able to welcome the group leaders for a few new groups that are launching in the Spring!

Please let me know if I can serve you in any way,

Zach

Groups Fall '21- Week 12

Good evening!

I am getting next weeks discussion guide out a day early because the office will be closed tomorrow! This next week (the week of November 14th) we will be looking at 1&2 Peter and how as believers we are called to holy living because our God is holy, and this is only made possible by securing our hope in the gospel. As always we are continuously praying for your group and how God is working through them.

Below are a few dates to remember and remind your group about:

November 28th- Christmas on the Moon, the Guest Services team is still looking for 6pm volunteers! This would be a great way for your City Group to serve together!

The week of November 28th will be the last week of our Fall term of City Groups, however I would love to encourage every group to find at least one time in December to hang out and continue to foster community.

December 5th- Members meeting @ 6pm. We want to encourage all of our members to attend this very important meeting. This will be a time to come together as a church body and inform, encourage, and pray for each other.



As always please let us know if there is anything we can do to serve you and your group!

Have a great night,

Zach

Groups Fall '21- Week 11

Good afternoon group leaders!

This week we will be looking at the book of James. One of the key themes in this book is how genuine faith is lived out is in our response to the Word of truth.

We are continuing to pray for every group and that God would use our ministry to share the gospel and make disciples. If there is any way I can serve your group, please do not hesitate to reach out.

I appreciate all of your hard work and dedication to our groups ministry!

Zach

Groups Fall '21- Week 10

Good afternoon!

Attached is the discussion guide for the book of Hebrews where we will be looking at how the author encourages his audience to persevere in their faith and points to the supremacy of Jesus.

As always, I am very thankful and grateful for each of you and would love to serve you and your group in any way possible. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the discipleship team!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Zach

Groups Fall '21- Week 8

Hey Group Leaders!

Here is the discussion guide for 1&2 Thessalonians! As always, thank you so much for your continued support and dedication to our city groups! We are seeing God work in great ways!

If you need anything please do not hesitate to ask. I am here as a support and encouragement to you and your group, so if there are any needs or discipleship issues that I can help with please reach out.

Have a great evening!

​​​​​​​Zach

Groups Fall '21- Week 7

Good afternoon!

Thank you so much for your faithfulness towards our City Group Ministry! I am constantly encouraged to hear about how God is working in our groups. One visible example of this, is that over the last two weeks we have seen 37 people get baptized here at City Church. FIFTEEN of those people were baptized by their City Group leader! That is awesome! On top of that, this past week was the highest attended City Group week since before COVID!

I am so encouraged by all of this and I hope you feel the same. Please let me know how I can support you and your groups in the coming weeks!

Group Leader Guide can be found here.

Have a great day,

Zach

Groups Fall '21- Week 6

Good afternoon awesome group leaders!

I hope all of you are doing well and I am very encouraged by all of the great things happening in our City Groups! Attached is the discussion guide for the book of Philippians. The focus this week is prayer and why/when we pray. I would love to visit all of our city groups this fall so please let me know if a certain date works for you! We are SO excited for baptism Sunday coming up this Sunday, as of right now we have over 34 people signed up to get baptised! We would love for you to stick around after each service as we celebrate baptisms with our church family!

As always, please let me know if there is any way I can serve you and your group!

Zach

Groups Fall '21 - Week 5

Good afternoon!

Attached is the this weeks discussion guide on Ephesians (shout out to Matt Strenth)! Once again, I am extremely thankful for all of you and as always please let me know if there is any way that I can serve both you and your city group.

Have a fantastic weekend and see you on Sunday!
Zach