Part 3 : In various groups (20mins)

To conclude our session tonight we will be in groups based on where our thinking might be up to concerning vocational ministry. It is an opportunity to talk and pray with others at a similar stage in their ministry considerations.

Which group would you like to be part of?

 A. Tonight, is the first time I’ve really heard about the challenge for vocational ministry – I would love to work out some key areas of consideration into the future.

Discuss together

What did you find particularly encouraging from tonight’s session?

In your thinking about possibly being a gospel worker what do you think might be some challenges for you?

What questions do you have from tonight’s talk, or about gospel ministry?

Praying for each other

In groups of 3-4 spend time praying for each about your consideration of becoming a gospel worker in the Lord’s harvest field

•Pray for wisdom and courage as you make decisions about future directions for work and ministry.

•Pray that you would be bold and diligent in your personal evangelism with all who you are in relationship with (family, friends, classmates, work colleagues)

•Pray that you would be a generous and enthusiastic supporter of gospel workers around the globe – in prayerfulness, words of encouragement and your financial generosity.

Our Project200 Conference will be a great opportunity to start discerning key areas for you to be thinking about in your suitability for ministry. More details here.

 B. I have been thinking a little bit about my suitability for vocational ministry, but it’s very early days.

Discuss together

What did you find particularly encouraging from tonight’s session?

What things might help you grow your willingness to be a gospel worker?

What things might distract you from growing in your willingness?

Praying for each other

In groups of 3-4 spend time praying for each about your consideration of becoming a gospel worker in the Lord’s harvest field

•Pray for wisdom and courage as you make decisions about future directions for work and ministry.

•Pray for good mentors/friends who will keep holding you accountable and enable you to work through the various hurdles/blockages in front of you.

•Pray that you would be bold and diligent in your personal evangelism with all who you are in relationship with (family, friends, classmates, work colleagues)

•Pray that you would be a generous and enthusiastic supporter of gospel workers around the globe – in prayerfulness, words of encouragement and your financial generosity.

What is preventing you from being at the Project200 Conference to continue considering these things? More details here.

C. I have been thinking quite a bit about vocational ministry but have quite a few significant hurdles to consider before making a decision if it’s for me.

Discuss together

What did you find particularly encouraging from tonight’s session?

As you feel comfortable, share with each other a hurdle that you are navigating.

What is your time frame for thinking about possibly being a gospel worker?

Praying for each other

In groups of 3-4 spend time praying for each about your consideration of becoming a gospel worker in the Lord’s harvest field

•Pray for wisdom and courage as you make decisions about future directions for work and ministry.

•Pray for good mentors/friends who will keep holding you accountable and enable you to work through the various hurdles/blockages in front of you.

•Pray that you would be bold and diligent in your personal evangelism with all who you are in relationship with (family, friends, classmates, work colleagues)

•Pray that you would be a generous and enthusiastic supporter of gospel workers around the globe – in prayerfulness, words of encouragement and your financial generosity.

What is preventing you from being at the Project200 Conference to continue considering these things? More details here.

D. I’ve made the ‘Send Me’ commitment, either tonight or in previous years, and am keen to keep working towards making good on my commitment.

Discuss together

What did you find particularly encouraging from tonight’s session?

In making the Send me commitment what do you feel unsure or anxious about?

What is your time frame for thinking about going as a gospel worker?

Praying for each other

In groups of 3-4 spend time praying for each about your consideration of becoming a gospel worker in the Lord’s harvest field

•Pray for wisdom in making good on your Send me commitment

•Pray for good mentors/friends who will keep holding you accountable

•Pray for discernment about undertaking an apprenticeship and formal theological training.

•Pray that you would be bold and diligent in your personal evangelism with all who you are in relationship with (family, friends, classmates, work colleagues)

•Pray that you would be a generous and enthusiastic supporter of gospel workers around the globe – in prayerfulness, words of encouragement and your financial generoisty

Our Project200 Conference will be am excellent opportunity to continue to considering how to make good on your Send Me commitment, how you might prepare for ministry, what ministry may be suitable for you. More details here.

E. I have already given vocational ministry some serious consideration and decided that’s its not for me.

 Discuss together

What did you find particularly encouraging from tonight’s session?

You might like to share, as you feel comfortable, what has brought about your decision at this stage of life.

What do find challenging about supporting gospel workers?

Praying for each other

In groups of 3-4 spend time praying for each about your consideration of becoming a gospel worker in the Lord’s harvest field

•Give thanks for contentment in making decisions about your future.

•Pray that you would grow in your contentment and joy in serving

•Pray that you would be bold and diligent in your personal evangelism with all who you are in relationship with (family, friends, classmates, work colleagues)

•Pray that you would be a generous and enthusiastic supporter of gospel workers around the globe – in prayerfulness, words of encouragement and your financial generoisty.