Discipleship Pathway

Stage 3

Stage 3: Spiritual Child

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WIN: Rally with others to make a difference in an Impact Community.


Starter Questions

  1. Outside the family of God, who do you have a nagging passion to impact? Where does that come from in your story?
  2. For each of your responses to Question 1, what are their top needs?
  3. What would be your first step in meeting those needs?


5-Day Field Guide

Day 1: Matthew 5:14-16

Day 2: Mark 10:35-45 
 

Challenges

  1. Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about impacting others. Consider journaling what you discover.
  2. Launch an Impact Community! Email nextsteps@lakeland.church to get started or ask questions.
  3. Invite five (or more!) unbelieving friends to join you at your kickoff.
  4. Way to go! Let us know that you completed the first step in this stage by clicking below or emailing nextsteps@lakeland.church. We are in your corner!
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WIN: To find out what “spiritual gifts” are and to begin unlocking the gifts God has given you.


Starter Questions

  1. Before watching this week’s video, had you heard about spiritual gifts? What did you think about the whole idea of spiritual gifts in previous stages?
  2. What has been an ICNU in your life or a repeated theme of encouragement that people give you?
  3. Naomi mentioned that a feeling of joy is a result of people walking in their spiritual gifts. What interactions with others bring you joy?


5-Day Field Guide

Day 1: Matthew 5:14-16

Day 4: John 15:1-17

Challenges

  1. Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about spiritual gifts. Consider journaling what you discover.
  2. Take a Spiritual Gifts Assessment by downloading the Spiritual Gifts Test App or visiting spiritualgiftstest.com.
  3. Take Naomi’s challenge to start a conversation with someone who is using their gifts and helping others discover them. Take notes on your conversation.
  4. Let us know that you completed this step by clicking the button below! We are cheering you on as you continue along the Discipleship Pathway.
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WIN: To position yourself as a follower of Jesus who continues to experience life change.


Starter Questions

  1. Do you know someone who has experienced a significant transformation? What is the greatest difference in their life today?           
  2. When you think about Jesus, what aspects of His character catch your attention the most? What would it take for you to become more like Him in these areas?
  3. Looking at your spiritual journey, in what areas have you already experienced change or the process of becoming more like Christ?


5-Day Field Guide

Day 1: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Day 2: Romans 12:1-2 

Day 3: Ezekiel 36:26


Challenges

  1. Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about change and sanctification. Consider journaling what you discover.
  2. Get in God’s Word daily and do what it says. Contact a spiritual parent or ministry leader with any questions you have.
  3. Pray about the incremental steps that God has next for you. What did He show you and what is your part in those next steps?
  4. Let us know that you completed this step by clicking the button below. You are crushing it, and we just want to help keep you going!

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WIN: Discover God’s heart for your finances and take the first step toward a life of generosity.


Starter Questions

  1. In this week’s video, Kent shared how he used to respond to conversations about money. What is your natural response to talking about money? Have you ever had to question your natural response?
  2. Who would you consider to be the most generous person you know? Share more about why this person stands out to you the most.
  3. Have you ever been given a financial gift or felt blessed financially? What was that experience like?


5-Day Field Guide

Day 1: Matthew 6:25-27

Day 3: Mark 12:41-44
Day 4: Luke 16:13

Challenges

  1. Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about money and giving. Consider journaling what you discover.
  2. Take an honest assessment of where your money is going. Do you know? Once you learn more, what do you notice about the way you handle money?
  3. If you have never given before (or it’s been a long time since you’ve given) take the courageous step of being an initial giver. It’s not about the amount. It’s about activating generosity in your life! Consider journaling about the experience; reflect on how meaningful, difficult, or easy it was.
  4. Way to go on completing this step! Click the button below; we have a gift for you.
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Win: Reject labels that are untrue, level up on who God says that you are, and boldly start to walk in that identity.


Starter Questions

  1. Do you find it easy or difficult to know who you are in Christ? Why?
  2. As Jesus continues to review your story with you, what labels does He claim are untrue about you and who He has made you to be (even if you are still working on dropping those labels)?
  3. Of all the Biblical truths describing your identity in Christ, which one(s) do you struggle to believe?


5-Day Field Guide

Day 1: 1 John 3:1-3

Day 2: Ephesians 4:1

Day 3: Colossians 3:12-14

Day 4: Ephesians 5:8-16

Day 5: 1 Peter 2:9-10


Challenges

  1. Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about your identity in Jesus. Consider journaling what you discover.
  2. Based on the scriptures from the Field Guide, write down a few statements that God says about you.
  3. Take the “brain detox” challenge! Spend 15 minutes to thank God and worship Him. Then simply allow God to identify lies and labels that you have been carrying for too long. One by one reject them in Jesus’ name and replace them with “I am a child of God.” Do this as many times as you need to this week.
  4. Write some of these identity statements from the Bible on post-its or index cards and place them all around you: in your car, above your kitchen sink, on your refrigerator, on your computer monitor, on the back of your phone… anywhere that you will see them throughout the week.
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Win: Be introduced (or re-introduced) to the Holy Spirit and begin to tap into the Spirit’s power in your life.


Starter Questions

  1. If God asked you to brush the hair of an elderly stranger, how would you have responded?
  2. What experience or knowledge of the Holy Spirit did you have growing up?
  3. In this week’s video, Pastor Lisa described the many roles of the Holy Spirit. Of all the roles that the Holy Spirit fills in our lives, what do you need from Him today?


5-Day Field Guide

Day 1: John 14:23-27

Day 2: Acts 2:1-21

Day 3: Ezekiel 36:1-37

Day 4: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Day 5: John 15:26-16:15


Challenges

  1. Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit. Consider journaling what you discover.
  2. Take Pastor Lisa’s challenge to acknowledge the Holy Spirit today. We believe that this unlocks new possibilities and power in your life.
  3. Carve out two times this week during exercise time, drive time, or quiet time to actively listen to the Holy Spirit. Remember, He is your Advocate, helper, comforter, and guide. Be quick to obey Him!
  4. Share with your Impact Community and/or Impact Community leader what you’ve learned about the Holy Spirit. For any other questions, contact nextsteps@lakeland.church.
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WIN: Build relationships in your life that honor God and fuel your faith.


Starter Questions

  1. Think back to your early years in preschool or elementary…who were three friends from that time period? What commonality made friendship easy?
  2. Since following Jesus, have your friendships and relationships changed at all? In what ways do you look at relationships differently?
  3. In this week’s video, Taylor shared about the power of intentionality. Share about a time when someone was intentional with you. Why was that meaningful to you?


5-Day Field Guide

Day 1: Romans 12:4-5
Day 2: 1 Corinthians 1:10
Day 3: Acts 2:46-47
Day 4: Psalm 133:1
Day 5: Ephesians 4:3

 

Challenges

  1. Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on what the Bible says about relationships. Consider journaling about what you discover.
  2. Take Taylor’s challenge to jump into an Impact Community. Email nextsteps@lakeland.church to get started.
  3. Send a text or a message of appreciation to someone who has been vital to your spiritual growth so far. Whether it’s a pastor, a close friend, or a far off role model, many people don’t realize the impact that they are making. What a great opportunity to encourage them!
  4. After reading this week’s verses, dedicate a time to pray and ask God for wisdom and direction in your relationships. Write down what changes He might be asking you to make. Consult a spiritual parent in your life if you need further guidance.
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Win: Travel through the Bible to learn (or re-learn) key stories and begin memorizing verses.


Starter Questions

  1. Before watching this week’s video, what Bible stories do you recall?
  2. For Bible questions that you might have, who is someone that you can ask?
  3. We have instant access to the internet and Bible apps, so what is the benefit of having scripture memorized?


5-Day Field Guide

Day 1: Genesis 1-3

Day 2: Luke 2:1-21

Day 3: Mark 15:21-16:7

Day 4: Matthew 28:18-20 & Acts 2

Day 5: Revelation 1:1-8


Challenges

  1. Complete the 5-Day Field Guide on key stories and memorization. Consider journaling what you discover.
  2. Identify two big questions you have about the Bible and search for answers on GotQuestions.org. Follow up with your Impact Community Leader if you have additional questions.
  3. Choose a favorite verse from your Field Guide. Write it down. Work on memorizing it this week.
  4. Way to go on completing this stage. We have a gift for you! Click below – we’d love to celebrate with you!
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