Think about Eternal life through the lens of a J.D. Walt article and a video featuring Stephanie Spellers. Read: Why Discipleship Is Not Preparation for Eternal Life Watch: More to the Story Discussion Prep: Jot down or outline answers to the questions below and be prepared to share them with your RIOM Covenant Group (3-5 …
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Purpose: Review video sermons from your RIOM group and prepare questions that will help the preachers reflect on their message and delivery. If you are finished with sermon reviews, reflect on the idea of heaven and who gets saved through a Will Willimon video and your readings for the day. Write: Finish these sentence stems: …
Write your own letter to the Church expressing what you would want the Church to remember at this point in time as you approach full ordination. Read: God Unbound by Elaine Heath Epilogue Write: Write your own letter to the Church expressing what you would want the church to remember at this point in time …
Explore God Unbound as you think about the current context of the UMC. Read: God Unbound: Wisdom from the Galatians for the Anxious Church by Elaine Heath Chapters 4 – 7 “General Conference – Day 9 – Praying for a Ram” Watch: Created Moment-by-Moment https://vimeo.com/215512436/fc8e010408 Discussion Prep: Jot down or outline answers to the …
Explore God Unbound as you think about the current context of the UMC. Read: God Unbound: Wisdom from Galatians for the Anxious Church by Elaine Heath Introduction – Chapter 3 “General Conference – Final Day – The United Methodist Church from 30,000 Feet” Watch: Let It Be Write: 1. Compare/contrast the readings and the video. …
Explore the essay “Can We Be Friends?” and how it further shapes your understanding of crucial friendships. Read: This Odd and Wondrous Calling Chapter 5: “Can We Be Friends?” Discussion Prep: Jot down or outline answers to the questions below. Be prepared to share your thoughts with your RIOM Covenant Group (3-5 minutes). What stood …
Explore ways in which you might be strengthened by your own inner circle of support and accountability. Write: Using the readings from Daring Greatly, finish the sentences below: The arena is a metaphor for … The people watching the arena from the stands are a metaphor for … You can count on the people in …
Explore current research about the need for support and accountability through the work of Brené Brown. Read: Read these chapters in Daring Greatly: Preface – What It Means to Dare Greatly Introduction – My Adventure in the Arena Chapter 1 – Scarcity: Looking Inside Our Culture of Never Enough Chapter 2 – Debunking the Vulnerability …
Explore the need for friendship and accountability through the life of Fr. Juan Hernandes Pico and Rev. Jenny Williams. Blog: You Can’t Lead Without Others by Rev. Jenny Williams Video: Watch the Friendship Salvation video featuring Fr. Juan Hernandez Pico. Discussion Prep: Jot down or outline answers to the questions below. Be prepared to share your answers …
