March ‘One Matters’ Resource Toolkit: Whose burdens are you carrying?

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

We loved hearing the feedback from our first resource toolkit in February and are excited to roll out a new toolkit for March as we continue to put focus on our theme of "One Matters." This toolkit is 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.

March’s toolkit hit inboxes of clergy and lay leaders on Monday, March 4. March’s challenge question is: Whose burdens are you carrying? Christian community is more than gatherings, celebrations, and potlucks.  Authentic Christian community walks together during good times and hard times, providing an opportunity to be cared for in loving relationships.  What does that look like and how do we do that in our discipleship groups?  Galatians 6:2 says, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”  This month let’s focus on caring for each other and sharing our burdens as we seek to love God and love others.  
 
To go along with the challenge question, a step-by-step resource – 6:2 Questions – is available that offers 6 questions for two people to talk through each week. For a season, set a weekly meeting with a mentor or trusted friend. Use the questions in this resource as you share, care, and carry each other's burdens. 

In addition, a 17-minute training video led by Anne Bosarge challenges us to look at why it's important (and Biblical!) to carry each other's burdens, including practical steps we can take to "share, care, and carry."  You are also encouraged to check out this month’s book recommendation: “Changes that Heal" by Dr. Henry Cloud. 

Using the 3Practice Circle model to explore our question of the month: "Whose burdens are you carrying?", 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, March 21 @ noon via Zoom, the framing statement will be: ‘Jesus says to bear one another’s burdens. Here’s what that looks like in my world…’ Register now. 

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