Facilitator’s Introduction to the Gospel Group

We've all had those conversations that naturally shift from the everyday into something deeper. As we move through the Conversation Quadrants—from casual chats to meaningful connections, into spiritual discussions, and finally to sharing the Gospel—we often find people who are genuinely hungry to know more.

This is where the invitation to a Gospel Group comes in. It's not about convincing someone to join a formalized class or attend an event. It's about inviting them to open the Word with us and discover who Jesus is for themselves.

How to Extend the Invitation

Keep it simple and relational. When someone shows openness during a spiritual or Gospel conversation, we can say something like:"I've been reading through some stories about Jesus recently, and it's been really impacting how I see things. I'd love to get together with you to read and talk about it. Would you like to meet sometime for coffee and discuss what we are reading?"

The Goal

The goal isn't to be the expert in the room. Our aim is to facilitate a space where God's Word does the heavy lifting. We want to discuss what we have read, ask simple discovery questions, and let the Holy Spirit speak directly to their hearts as we begin discipling others for Him.

This sets the foundation for the first four meetings together.

Meeting One: Where are we going?

We want to start this first meeting with full transparency: the purpose of our time today is to figure out exactly where we are going together.

To keep us grounded and moving forward, every time we meet, we are going to frame our conversation around five simple questions. In this first gathering, we are going to walk through them in real-time.

1. How are you doing?

What are your highs and lows for this week? This isn't just small talk; we want to get into the nitty-gritty of life and genuinely share where we are at mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

2. Where are we going?

This is our compass. We ask this every week so we never lose our bearing. Today's example session anchors this goal, and it will set our trajectory every time we meet. It's all about following and fishing.

3. What are we getting out of the Word?

This is where we discuss what we have been reading. Today, as a model, we are looking at the first chapter of Mark together. As we read together, underline or highlight something that stands out to you.

To break this down, we look at your insight through three simple lenses:

• Head: What did you learn from the text?

• Heart: What kind of emotions does this elicit from you? Are you sad, mad, glad etc…?

• Hands: Based on your insight, what does this make you want to do?

4. How are your people?

We don't want to just focus inward. We ask about the people in our lives—our families, our friends, and those we are discipling. How can we pray for and support them? (The Conversation Quadrants App is very helpful here.) 

5. What is your goal?

We end with action. Based on what we discussed and read, what is one tangible goal we are stepping into this week? Let’s pray for one another right now that we will remember and boldly put into action what we think God is telling us to do. 

Why We Use These Five Questions

After working through all 5 questions, it is important to explain why we use this framework.

These five questions give us a sustainable rhythm. They keep us mission-focused without losing sight of our everyday lives. By asking these same questions every week, we build a habit of looking upward to Jesus, looking inward to our own hearts, and looking outward to those we are serving for Him.

Meeting Two: The Gospel of Mark, Chapters 2-6 

1. How are you doing?

What are your highs and lows for this week?  

2. Where are we going?

Read Mark 1:17. We are all about following and fishing.

3. What are we getting out of the Word?

What was one of your best insights from the reading this week? 

To break this down, we look at your insights through three simple lenses:

• Head: What did you learn from the text?

• Heart: What kind of emotions does this elicit from you? Are you sad, mad, glad etc…?

• Hands: Based on your insight, what does this make you want to do?

4. How are your people?

Update the Conversation Quadrant App 

5. What is your goal?

We end with action. Based on what we discussed and read, what is one tangible goal we are stepping into this week? Let’s pray for one another right now that we will remember and boldly put into action what we think God is telling us to do. 

Meeting Three: The Gospel of Mark, Chapters 7-11 

1. How are you doing?

What are your highs and lows for this week?  

2. Where are we going?

Read Mark 1:17. We are all about following and fishing.

3. What are we getting out of the Word?

What was one of your best insights from the reading this week? 

To break this down, we look at your insights through three simple lenses:

• Head: What did you learn from the text?

• Heart: What kind of emotions does this elicit from you? Are you sad, mad, glad etc…?

• Hands: Based on your insight, what does this make you want to do?

4. How are your people?

Update the Conversation Quadrant App 

5. What is your goal?

We end with action. Based on what we discussed and read, what is one tangible goal we are stepping into this week? Let’s pray for one another right now that we will remember and boldly put into action what we think God is telling us to do. 

Meeting Four: The Gospel of Mark, Chapters 12-16 

1. How are you doing?

What are your highs and lows for this week?  

2. Where are we going?

Read Mark 1:17. We are all about following and fishing.

3. What are we getting out of the Word?

What was one of your best insights from the reading this week? 

To break this down, we look at your insights through three simple lenses:

• Head: What did you learn from the text?

• Heart: What kind of emotions does this elicit from you? Are you sad, mad, glad etc…?

• Hands: Based on your insight, what does this make you want to do?

4. How are your people?

Update the Conversation Quadrant App 

5. What is your goal?

We end with action. Based on what we discussed and read, what is one tangible goal we are stepping into this week? Let’s pray for one another right now that we will remember and boldly put into action what we think God is telling us to do.