This series of studies has been designed specifically to help a group become a small, closely knit community motivated and empowered to worship and serve God. Each book in the series will help your group pursue the mystery of God, encourage the meeting of each other's needs, and how to live practically and genuinely in today's complex world.

9 sessions per book. Session format: overview, on your own, group discovery, let's act, group worship. Bible text included, final two sessions deal with personal and group application.

Any group that is completely focused on its own members and never reaches out to others will eventually become stagnant. Like a pond with no outflow, it will cease to give life to its inhabitants.
"As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you," Jesus told His followers (John 20:21 NIV). But what does that really mean?
In this study, you'll explore the various aspects of being sent into the world. What is God's agenda in the world? What was Jesus' mission and message? As you answer these questions, you'll uncover the very heart of God as you discover His unique call to you as an individual and as a group.

Contents

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   Session 1 Three Big Ideas
   Session 2 God's interest in the world
   Session 3 God's pursuit of the lost
   Session 4 God's "called out" people
   Session 5 The message about Jesus
   Session 6 The advancement of the message
   Session 7 Doing justice and acting righteously
   Session 8 Let's personalize outreach
   Session 9 Let's Grow Together through outreach