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The word discipleship and the word discipline are the same word -- that has always fascinated me. Once you have made the choice to say, "Yes, I want to follow Jesus," the question is, "What disciplines will help me remain faithful to that choice?" If we want to be disciples of Jesus, we have to live a disciplined life.

- Henri Nouwen

As we each grow in our relationship with God, it is important for us each to take individual responsibility for our spiritual growth and connection with God.

To assist with this, we have included some resources that you might find helpful for either your individual quiet time, or as you connect with others over the phone or online.

Current Teaching Series Discussion Questions

Week 1 - 'Expectancy' Discussion questions

Week 2 - 'Preparation' Discussion questions

Week 3 - 'Life' Discussion questions

Week 4 - 'Wonder' Discussion questions

Walk By Faith - The life of Abraham Mission:Possible Study questions Jesus Centred - Growing more like Jesus Be Mature - James Study Guide Tell Me... Welcome Pentecost Come to the Table First - A study through the book of Colossians

Sermon Series Question Guide archive

As part of our Sunday teaching, we provide a weekly study guide with questions to further consider the passage/topic that has been used.

Using the tabs on the left, you can find the resources from previous teaching series.

Walk By Faith - The life of Abraham

 

Week 1 - Genesis 12:1-9 Discussion questions

Week 2 - Genesis 12:10-20 Discussion questions

Week 3 - Genesis 13:1-18 Discussion questions

Week 4 - Genesis 14:1-24 Discussion questions

Week 5 - Genesis 15:1-21 Discussion questions

Week 6 - Genesis 16:1-16 Discussion questions

Week 7 - Genesis 17:1-27 Discussion questions

Week 8 - Genesis 18:1-33 Discussion questions

Week 9 - Genesis 19:1-29 Discussion questions

Week 10 - Genesis 20:1-18 Discussion questions

Week 11 - Genesis 21:1-34 Discussion questions

Week 12 - Genesis 22:1-19 Discussion questions

Week 13 - Genesis 25:1-11 Discussion questions

Mission:Possible Study questions

Week 1 Study questions - The Big Picture

Week 2 Study questions - A Gospel Foundation

Week 3 Study questions - Real Life Faith

Week 4 Study questions - Sent

Jesus Centred - Growing more like Jesus

This series will explore the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) as we desire to grow more like Jesus, or in other words, be Jesus Centered.

Week 1 - discussion questions - Growing more like Jesus

Week 2 - discussion questions - The fruit of love

Week 3 - discussion questions - The fruit of joy

Week 4 - discussion questions - The fruit of peace

Week 5 - discussion questions - The fruit of patience

Week 6 - discussion questions - The fruit of kindness

Week 7 - discussion questions - The fruit of goodness

Week 8 - discussion questions - The fruit of faithfulness

Week 9 - discussion questions - The fruit of gentleness

Week 10 - discussion questions - The fruit of self-control

Be Mature - James Study Guide

Tell Me...

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Welcome

Week 1 - discussion questions

Week 2 - discussion questions

Week 3 - discussion questions

Week 4 - discussion questions

Pentecost

Discussion Questions

Come to the Table

Week 1 - Come to the Table

Week 2 - Zachaeus

Week 3 - The house of Simon

Week 4 - The House of Levi

First - A study through the book of Colossians

Week 1 - Colossians 1:1-14

Week 2 - Colossians 1:15-23

Week 3 - Colossians 1:24-2:5

Week 4 - Colossians 2:6-15

Week 5 - Colossians 2:16-23

Week 6 - Colossians 3:1-14

Week 7 - Colossians 3:15-4:1

Week 8 - Colossians 4:2-6

Week 9 - Colossians 4:7-18

Spiritual Gifts Survey

If you would like to get involved in different ministries within the Corps and a great place to start is by discovering your spiritual gifts. God has equipped believers with spiritual gifts that he desires to be used within the church.

There is an online questionnaire that will help you to discover the spiritualgifts God has given you and by sharing that information, it will be possible to find the right place for you to serve within our Corps.

Spiritual Disciplines

Spiritual Disciplines are exercises or practices that help us grow in spiritual depth and likeness of Christ. Some common Spiritual Disciplines that have been practiced through the centuries are prayer, bible reading and fasting. Many christians engage with God on a daily basis using spiritual disciplines and they may not be aware. Practices like devotions, S.O.A.P., prayer walking and journaling are just a few. There is a smorgasbord of disciplines that are available to us. Each week there will be a new discipline that helps apply the sermon to our lives. Why not taste and see, so you can continue to grow more like Him.

The following link is to an article by Kathyrn Shirey that helps explain how spiritual disciplines help you to grow in faith and ultimately live the 167. If you would like to know more about developing your spiritual life, this article may just help you.

How to Use Spiritual Disciplines to Grow Your Faith

 

Listening Prayer

Prayer of Examen

Practicing the Presence

Discipling

Worship
Discernment

Welcoming Prayer

Mindfulness/Attentiveness

Simplicity

Fasting
Generosity

Praying for our enemies in colour

Spiritual Discipline - Truth telling

Spiritual Disciplines - Celebration

Confession and Self-examination

Lectio Divina

Rule for Life

Control of the Tongue

Spiritual Discipline of Detachment

Prayer of Lament