Planning ahead...

As you plan what your discussions will be for the rest of the year, remember the following:

1. The questionnaire is a great way to get some answers from your members about what they actually need (not just want, thought that's important too!) to grow in.
2. The discussion guides based on Crosspointe messages may be a fit, and so looking at the series line-up ahead of time will help you determine if you want to follow along there, or pursue a book/DVD/Bible study instead. here's the line-up for the rest of 2009, also always found on the right-hand side of the Leader Site itself: 8/2-8/30 "Stuff Jesus Made Up". Jesus' most enduring, penetrating teachings were encased in strange stories and mental imagery. We will unravel these beautiful, ancient teachings for our own context. 9/6-9/27 "Revelation" 4 weeks on one of the most misunderstood, powerful writings ever known. 10/4-11/1 "Ephesians 2:8-9" Grace, salvation, God, works... we will get at some of the root paradigms of our faith, celebrating just what's been extended to us and how it contrasts with our misconceptions about what Christ-following entails. The last Sunday will be a BAPTISM SUNDAY! 11/8 DRIVE Celebration 11/15-12/20 "Practical Atheism" What we profess is often at odds with the way we live. Though none of us would say we had no belief in God or His way or His power, or lives betray the actual faith we have. Jesus lived according to His faith, to the end. We are invited, at all costs, to do likewise.
3. Remember that discussions are but one way we seek out God, wisdom and the Kingdom life. How will you be serving with your group? Call Bonnie Kovacik for volunteer opportunities at Crosspointe to accomplish as a group,and Pam McKerring for opportunities to serve around town, or begin planning to serve in Haiti and Kenya.

And don't forget to pray...our Father wants to lead leaders (since those we lead belong to HIM!)

and that's the best "resource" of all.

Thanks for all you do,

Steve