Connectional Ministries rolls out One Matters Resource Toolkit with focus on ‘Who is your one?’

Connectional Ministries understand the importance of making disciples and nurturing spiritual growth within local congregations. Transformation is happening every single day across the South Georgia Conference.

This year as the South Georgia Conference puts focus on its theme of "One Matters," the conference staff seeks to walk alongside local congregations to provide resources for the local church’s disciple-making efforts. Each month a toolkit will roll out designed to empower clergy and laity in their sacred mission of cultivating meaningful connections and fostering transformative discipleship. A single challenge question will be presented, followed by accompanying resources tailored to address that specific challenge.

February’s toolkit hit inboxes of clergy and lay leaders at the beginning of the month. February’s challenge question is: Who is your one? Think about being intentional with your discipleship efforts. Is there one person God brings to your mind that you could begin having faith-filled conversations with to encourage and strengthen them as a disciple of Jesus?  

To go along with the challenge question, a step by step resource – 5 Cups of Coffee: A mentoring process for equipping disciples who make disciples – is available that will help individuals learn how to equip and empower disciples who make disciples in five conversations over five cups of coffee. A 20-minute training video, 5 Cups of Coffee Training led by Anne Bosarge, dives deeper into what it looks like to find your "one" and invite that person for a cup of coffee.

A free eBook, “Becoming a Disciple Maker" from Discipleship Ministries, is another great resource that explores the pathways to becoming a disciple maker using a five-level framework. 

Using the 3Practice Circle model to explore our question of the month: "Who is your one?", Revs. Teresa Edwards, Meg Procopio, and Jared Wilson will facilitate this tool for open, honest dialogue that offers space to learn from each other’s lived experiences. More details on the 3Practice Circle model can be found here. Set for Thursday, February 29 @ noon via Zoom, the framing statement will be: ‘Here’s someone I’m thankful for who discipled me in my life with Jesus...’ Register now. 

ONE MATTERS CELEBRATION STORY
On the campus of Valdosta State University, the Wesley Foundation is more than just a gathering spot for college students. It’s a place where lives are transformed, disciples are made, and forever friendships are formed. Discipleship is at the core of their mission. The Wesley Foundation is a catalyst for transformation, fostering an environment where students not only strengthen their faith but also discover their purpose and potential.

Amidst the academic pressures, the Wesley Foundation is a refuge. Relationships form into deep, authentic connections that are not just confined to the walls of the Wesley House, they spill over into coffee shops, study sessions, and late-night conversations on the campus lawn.

"We continually invite college students to immerse themselves in a culture centered around knowing Jesus and emulating His ways," said Rev. C.J. Harp, Director of VSU Wesley. "At Wesley, students discover the depth of their significance to God, having been honored by Him in creation, redemption, and through the gift of eternal life. Our worship gatherings, home groups, and discipleship bands cultivate a culture that helps college students grow up in their salvation and live honorable lives that point people towards Jesus."

The Valdosta State University Wesley Foundation is a testament to the power of ONE MATTERS. Being a part of this ministry isn’t just a chapter in the students' college journey, it's a foundation that began because every student that walks through the doors know they matter - to the people there and to God. 

As the South Georgia Conference embodies this theme over the next year, our conference can collectively make an even greater impact in our communities, guiding individuals toward a deeper relationship with Christ. Clergy and laity are invited to explore this toolkit and join with others across the conference in this shared mission. Also, check out these exciting hope-filled trainings and experiences planned over the coming months.

View February’s Toolkit here | Sign up to receive the monthly toolkit