Leadership Group Guide - June 2023

Amid a busy summer, we must remain vigilant and consistent.

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8 NIV)

The Enemy is working to destroy people’s lives.

“...The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.” (Matthew 13:24-26 NIV)

“‘…A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Whoever has ears, let them hear.’”  (Matthew 13:3-9 NIV)

  • The thorns/weeds choke the spiritual lives of believers.

Therefore, we must be consistent and persistent in being and making disciples. 

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV)


1. Fight for consistency in church.

    • Encourage people to attend alternative services if they are unable to attend their regular service.

    • At the very least, everyone can watch a service online. (On youtube or pearlside.org/church-online)


2. Fight for consistency in groups.

    • Find an alternative group if they can't attend your main group.

    • Create an alternative pocket for your group to meet.

    • Utilize technology as a fallback. (Facetime, Zoom, etc.)


3. Fight for consistency in evangelism and discipleship.

    • Fight for consistent meetings with people.


Discussion Questions & Application:

  1. How is your consistency challenged in this season?

  2. What practical steps can you take to be consistent and lead your group to be consistent this summer?

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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School of Empowerment | July 10-14, 2023
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Pearlside Church will be holding the School of Empowerment from July 10-14. This will be open to all of our Small Group Leaders. We encourage you to prayerfully consider being a part of this school. Registration will be open until June 15, 2023. Click below to register or to learn more about the school.