Pursuit Groups, Week 5

Missionary Stories

Facilitator Guide

Facilitator goal:

DiscussPursuit Group takeaways and ask for next step commitments.

After this lesson, schedule a follow-up call to encourage them in their next steps. Invite them to make a specific next step. Before each follow-up call, ask God what that invitation should be.

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Questions

  1. What encouraged or challenged you from these stories?
  2. What are your biggest takeaways from the last five weeks?
  3. What are three to five steps that you can take specifically to move forward in participating in God’s mission?

Additional questions for facilitator to ask:

  1. What is your biggest fear about going overseas as a short, mid, or long-term missionary?
  2. How would you describe your current theology of suffering?
  3. Do you relate to any of the missionaries in these stories? Why?
  4. Did God challenge you or encourage you by anything specific in these stories?