This five-week Connection Group series invites us to grow in the habits (AKA Spiritual Disciplines) that help us to love like Jesus.

Series Key Ideas:

• Be with Jesus.
• Become like him.
• Do as he did.

April 7 - Connect (Scripture & Friendships)

Key Verses:

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 55:8-11.

Friendships: Colossians 3:12-14, Hebrews 10:24-25.

Discussion Questions:

Is time in Scripture a daily habit?

If not, what other habits or life pressures prevent you?

If yes, what’s helped you stay consistent?

What role has Christian friendship played in your life?

What keeps you from deeper friendships?

Deepening our Habits:

How do you plan to grow in habits of connection this week?

How can we support you?

April 14 - Pray (Worship & Solitude)

Key Verses:

Matthew 6:5-8, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 11:9-13, Psalm 46:10, Psalm 139:23-24.

Discussion Questions:

How have you challenged yourself to grow in the past week? What happened?

Do you worship easily and often? Why or why not?

Is prayer a frequent part of your life? 

If yes, what’s helped you stay consistent?

How is solitude different from being alone?

Deepening our Habits:

How do you plan to grow in habits of prayer this week?

How can we support you?

April 21 - Be Generous (Gratitude & Giving)

Key Verses:

2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Luke 6:38, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Matthew 6:3-4.

Discussion Questions:

How have you challenged yourself to grow in the past week? What happened?

Do you find generosity easy or difficult? Why?

Is gratitude a regular part of your life? 

If yes, what’s helped you stay consistent?

Deepening our Habits:

How do you plan to grow in habits of generosity this week?

How can we support you?

April 28 - Rest (Simplify)

Key Verses: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 2:27-28, Hebrews 4:9-11, Mark 6:13, Mark 6:45-46, Matthew 11:28-30.

Discussion Questions:

How have you challenged yourself to grow in the past week? What happened?

What does “sabbath” mean for you?

Do you find it difficult to rest? Why or why not?

What, if any, "guardrails" do you place around your sabbath?

How has Jesus led you to simplify your possessions and calendar?

Deepening our Habits:

How do you plan to grow in habits of rest this week?

How can we support you?

May 5 - Serve (Service, Hospitality, Evangelism)

Key Verses: 

Service: Galatians 5:13, Matthew 25:40.

Hospitality: Romans 12:13, Matthew 25:35, Hebrews 13:2.

Evangelism: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23.

Discussion Questions:

How have you challenged yourself to grow in the past week? What happened?

Which comes easiest for you: service, hospitality, or evangelism? Why?

Which is the hardest? Why?

How would you define hospitality?

When have you experienced good hospitality? What made it good?

When have you seen evangelism done well? What made it good?

Deepening our Habits:

How do you plan to grow in habits of service this week?

How can we support you?