DG
What IS a Discipleship Group (DG)?
A DG is a 3-4 man/woman group that meets weekly to share, read scripture, challenge and pray with one another. The foundation and purpose of the group is to spur one another on in the good race of pursuing intimacy with God and discovering our true calling in life. Hebrews 10:23-25.
Why DGs?
Sunday Service. Friday Night Fellowship. Worship Practice. Would you believe me when I say that these things (along with many other things we tend to associate with getting to know God) are NOT enough to bring your spiritual intimacy with God to the level it NEEDS to be? There has to be more. Intimacy is key to understanding the relationship we were meant to have with God and what life we are called to live in this world.
The UWCCF Committee is opting to encourage you to deepen your intimate relationship with God by joining a Discipleship Group. We believe this is the best medium to challenge, encourage and help one another along in our daily walks if you’re looking to take it to the next level and would be thrilled to see you taking up on this challenge!
Why is UWCCF pushing for DGs? Read more here! (2ThumbsUp blog link!)
Interested in a DG? Well keep reading on!
How do I form a DG?
The formation of DGs were meant to be natural. What do we mean by that? Well, you should be forming these groups on your own. It is important to form a DG with brothers or sisters that you are comfortable with and have similar passions/personalities that you can share with one another. It is NOT something to be taken lightly! Really seek God and prayerfully consider whom you are led to partner up with in this good fight!
DG Program Suggestions
UWCCF DG programs are RECOMMENDATIONS only. If you would like to adapt your DG format to better cater to what your group is looking to do, you are in no way restricted to do so! These plans are suggestions based off of what has worked well for us in the past, so feel free to follow or just go with the flow!
The following suggestions will be updated throughout the term and follow a general format for 2hr weekly meetings:
1. Sharing (~1hr)
2. Reviewing Scripture read the past week (~30 mins)
3. Challenge Setting (~20 mins)
4. Prayer (~10 mins)
Click each Meeting/Week to expand and see some suggestions on how to guide your DG meeting!
Scripture: (no past week reading to review. Spend more time getting to know one another!) For next week, read through half of a Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark or Luke). Memorize (or be ready to share about) a verse/passage that stuck out to you!
Challenge: Try and get into specifics right away! What’s a practical and measurable challenge each of you can set for yourselves to bring God more into your daily living? Also be ready to share what it means to you to live as a “Christian” in our daily lives.
Scripture: (Review last week’s scripture. What stuck out? How did it impact you?) For next week, read through the second half of the Gospel you chose. Memorize (or be ready to share about) a verse/passage that stuck out to you!
Challenge: Try and set a personal challenge to develop your spiritual or habitual disciplines. OR Try setting aside 30 minutes each day to spend reading, praying or worshiping.
Scripture: (Review last week’s scripture. What stuck out? How did it impact you?) For next week, read through Ephesians. Memorize (or be ready to share about) a verse/passage that stuck out to you!
Challenge: Try and set a personal challenge to develop your spiritual or habitual disciplines. OR try fasting from something (i.e. facebook, chat, eating out, etc.) in exchange for giving God more space to work in your life.
Scripture: (Review last week’s scripture. What stuck out? How did it impact you?) For next week, read through Hebrews. Memorize (or be ready to share about) a verse/passage that stuck out to you!
Challenge: Try and set a personal challenge to develop your spiritual or habitual disciplines. OR Try to make an impact by encouraging at least one person each day!
Scripture: (Review last week’s scripture. What stuck out? How did it impact you?) For next week, read through Romans Ch1-8(inclusive). Memorize (or be ready to share about) a verse/passage that stuck out to you!
Challenge: Try and set a personal challenge to develop your spiritual or habitual disciplines. OR Try and start one faith-based conversation with anyone this week!
Scripture: (Review last week’s scripture. What stuck out? How did it impact you?) For next week, read through Romans Ch. 9-16 Memorize (or be ready to share about) a verse/passage that stuck out to you!
Challenge: Try and set a personal challenge to develop your spiritual or habitual disciplines. OR at the end of each day, write down what blessings God gave you that day (or what you’re thankful for in general). Bring the list next week!
Scripture: (Review last week’s scripture. What stuck out? How did it impact you?) For next week, read through Colossians. Memorize (or be ready to share about) a verse/passage that stuck out to you!
Challenge: Try and set a personal challenge to develop your spiritual or habitual disciplines. OR Right a Wrong. Go and apologize to a friend/classmate/stranger for something you felt you did that was out of line (whether it was 5 days ago or 5 years ago)
Scripture: (Review last week’s scripture. What stuck out? How did it impact you?) For next week, read through 1 Corinthians. Memorize (or be ready to share about) a verse/passage that stuck out to you!
Challenge: Try and set a personal challenge to develop your spiritual or habitual disciplines. OR write a prayer asking God to help you move on from who you once were into who He wants you to be
Scripture: (Review last week’s scripture. What stuck out? How did it impact you?) For next week, read through 2 Corinthians. Memorize (or be ready to share about) a verse/passage that stuck out to you!
Challenge: Try and set a personal challenge to develop your spiritual or habitual disciplines. OR come up with a way you can practice/show your trust in God and do it this week.
Scripture: (Review last week’s scripture. What stuck out? How did it impact you?) For next week, read through Philippians. Memorize (or be ready to share about) a verse/passage that stuck out to you!
Challenge: Try and set a personal challenge to develop your spiritual or habitual disciplines. OR do something that helps build on your pursuit of your calling/purpose in life.
Scripture: (Review last week’s scripture. What stuck out? How did it impact you?) For next week, read through Galatians. Memorize (or be ready to share about) a verse/passage that stuck out to you!
Challenge: Try and set a personal challenge to develop your spiritual or habitual disciplines. OR sacrifice something you know hinders you from time/development with God (i.e. too much gaming, too much school, too much partying, etc)
Scripture: (Review last week’s scripture. What stuck out? How did it impact you?) For next week, read through Any of the Synoptic Gospels (Matt, Mark, Luke). Memorize (or be ready to share about) a verse/passage that stuck out to you!
Challenge: Try and set a personal challenge to develop your spiritual or habitual disciplines. OR write a love letter from God to yourself or to another brother/sister
