Story Stewardship

Shepherd of the Valley Messages

– If you could describe your journey as a disciple of Jesus in one word, what would it be and why?

– What’s one thing that you’ve learned about yourself from listening to others

– What stood out to you this week from the message?

– How does John 14:26 describe the role of the Holy Spirit in our discipleship? How does this help you understand your own journey as a disciple of Jesus?

– In what ways can we actively participate in our own discipleship process, according to Matthew 11:28-30? What does taking Jesus’ yoke upon us look like?

– How can remembering God’s character in hard times (as seen in Psalm 23) help us work through our own stories of suffering or difficulty?

– Discuss the three levels of listening (to the Holy Spirit, to the person, and to ourselves). Which do you find the most challenging, and why?

– How can practicing the Four C’s (Calm, Curious, Compassion, Creative) improve your ability to receive and respond to others’ stories?

– How does 1 Peter 3:15 guide us in sharing our story? What does this look like in practice?

Close in prayer.