Convergence Church + Culture
Sunday, September 4th - "Incarnational Ministry" (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
Preaching Pastors: Pastor Kyle Van Tine (HP) Lead Pastor MIchael Hearn (Felida)
Upcoming Events
Together 2016 - Sunday, September 11th (Both Campuses at HP)
Nehemiah Series Begins - Sunday, September 18th
New At Summit View Class - Sunday, September 25th (HP)
Growing Deeper (Small Group and Family Discussion Questions)
Serve (Read 1 Corinthians 9:19)
During the Convergence Series, we have been looking at how the church relates to the culture around it. We looked at a scale of engagement, where at one extreme, there is separatism (avoidance), and the other is syncretism (conformity). Using this scale, how would you assess yourself, your family, your CARE Group, and Summit View Church as a whole?
Paul explains that God has given him freedom, not to be self-focused, but to serve others. Why did Paul have such a burning desire to serve others? How can the Gospel help us prioritize serving others in our life?
Relate (Read 1 Corinthians 9:20-22)
What are some examples of local cultures we interact with on a daily basis in the Portland Metro area?
What are some practical things from the culture surrounding us that we can either receive, reject or redeem?
What are some of the major differences between gospel contextualization and peer-pressure conformity?
Share (Read 1 Corinthians 9:23)
Think about some of your friends, family, coworkers, classmates or neighbors; how might their lives change spiritually, relationally and practically if they were won for Christ and share in His blessings?
Identify at least one person or family that you can focus your love and attention on during the month of September. What is their current view of God, what roadblocks are in the way of their faith journey and what experiences from the past shape them? Identify how can you pray for them and ways you and your family/care group can serve them.
