This week we will look at the very first days of the early church in Acts 2. When 3,000 people believed in Jesus, the disciples had to figure out “Now What?” for this brand-new community of faith. Their answer was to build around five key practices: Evangelism, Discipleship, Community, Service, and Worship. These same pillars can create a healthy environment for our faith to grow today.

Jesus laid out some pretty difficult guidelines for being his disciple: denying yourself, carrying a cross, losing your life. Tonight’s teaching will cover why Jesus would ask so much from us and how it really is more than we could ask for.

These are starting questions to help you guide small group conversations. These questions are created especially for our relationship series so that you can feel confident owning your small group time! This guide also includes terminology and strategies for turning the conversation.

Do you not know exactly how to redirect your students or lay down the law during Small Group time? We are here to help! Whether you are in middle or high school, your students may need a reminder that you are their leader and there are rules at Lifeline. 

There are many crises a student can go through. As their Lifeline leader, you may be one of the first people to know. It is easy to feel intimidated or scared and you want to make sure you say the right thing and know what to do. That is where we are here to help and support you!

Committing to lead students or leaders is a big deal. You are not only a facilitator of discussion, you are an example to others in how you live your life and follow through on your commitments!

As a leader or coach in Lifeline, our students will be looking to you as a role model in how you live as a follower of Jesus. You have a significant opportunity to help students ground their identity in Christ by how you ground your own identity in Christ– not just on Wednesdays or Sundays, but with your whole life.