DiscoverY Group Leader Resources
One of the most important things we do at Discovery is provide space for people to connect with each other and Jesus throughout the week. We mimic God's hospitality by welcoming others into our homes, time, and attention. As a Discovery Group Leader, you have a significant opportunity to love others like Jesus would. We want to equip and empower you to get better and better at that.
Reading Guide
As we transition to a lull in the Discovery Groups season, we’ll take a few months to learn and grow together as leaders. As we have identified that prayer is a key component of every Discovery Group, we’ll focus this time on reading and discussing a book called "Lead with Prayer."
4/13/24 Dream Team:
Distribute Books
5/5/24 Group Leaders Zoom:
Discuss Introduction and Part I: How Leaders Prioritize Prayer
6/5/24 Group Leaders Zoom:
Discuss Part II: How Leaders Grow in Their Prayer Life
8/24 Dream Team:
Discuss Part III: How Leaders Multiply Prayer within Their Organization
Along the way, check out these really practical and helpful
Prayer Tools and Resources:
https://www.leadwithprayer.com/
Rooted’s Legacy
Remember your Rooted season. Help your groups reengage the 7 rhythms.
Daily Devotions
Choose studies and reading plans that help keep everyone in tune with God’s presence daily.Prayer Experience
This was a surprisingly refreshing experience for many of us. The Fall makes doing this outdoor way easier whether you go to Cranberry Park or North Park. Consider doing this again, maybe with special attention on praying for each other’s families, the people in your neighborhood, an issue in our city, your own calling within your career, the people of El Salvador or Japan, or even the government leaders at large.Serve our Community
We’ve always encouraged groups to serve once a year or semester, but I’d like to see this become more of a priority. Plan something this year with an eye toward a regular experience for your group. What if you could do something monthly or quarterly together? Where would it be? What would you do? Don't hesitate to ask me questions about opportunities like this.
Download the Church Center App
Use this hub to engage with your group and other ares of the church. “Church Center” is the frontend (or congregant side) to the backend of “Planning Center.” The internal work of organization happens in Planning Center, but most people will engage that information through the Church Center App. Eventually it will host an optional directory and other key resources like event links for plugging at Discovery.
Childcare Contacts
This is an evolving list of responsible, experienced childcare. This is mostly teenagers, so make sure to talk through your specific needs and figure out if they’re a good fit. Your group will be responsible for paying them a fair rate, but please don't hesitate to reach out if you need help with that. We especially encourage groups to pool money together to help regardless of whether they have kids being watched or not.
Eden Brennan - (724) 831-3455
Lainey Brennan - (724) 290-6702
Cora Huffman - 724-766-9569 (mom’s number, Beth Huffman)
Brie Ruby - 724-759-0477
Serve Experience Contacts
Here are a few contacts for one-time serving opportunities. Feel free to reach out to other organizations or touch base with Todd about more specific interests.
Lighthouse Foundation - Food bank in Valencia and other residential services in Butler. Distribute food or clean their residential houses.
724-586-5554 // https://www.thelighthousepa.org/contact-us
Urban Impact - Provide a Meal Tuesday or Thursday Evenings
Performing Arts: Eden.Smith@uifpgh.org
Family House - Provide a community meal for families of patience in the hospital
Marian Emanuelson, Volunteer Program Manager, at memanuelson@familyhouse.org or 412-647-4917
Bethany Christian Services - Serve the families while they’re at our building, Wed or Sat once a month. Other options too, I’m sure!
Missy Reeder at mreeder@bethany.org
WorldVision - Pack donations for global and local distribution. Possible Saturday morning options.
Rachel Tripp - rtripp@worldvision.org
The Bible App
The most universal and accessible way to read the Bible. We have free printed Bibles too, if you'd rather.
Be sure that your group is using a recommended translations: NLT, NIV, ESV, the Message.
Click below to learn more about available plans & how to get a group plan going. Group plans allow you to stay on track together and post insights. See our menu above for recommended plans that fit with RNM videos.
RightNow Media
Everyone in our church can have access to a library of THOUSANDS of resources meant to shape and grow your relationship with God, the Bible, and each other. We're consitently scouring their resources and providing updated recommendations through our dedicated channel on the sidebar. Check that out if you're looking for some inspiration. We recommend using material that is no longer than 20 minutes per session and has been made within the last five years. Those things specifically branded by RightNow Media are typically the best quality resources.
Get your own subscription or share this link with anyone in our church to offer them these free resources too. Make sure to remind them that it's a FREE gift.
Meal Train
One of the simplist and most effective ways to serve someone through a major life event, crisis, or challenge is to organize meal for the family. Not only does it provide for their most immediate needs, it also gives individuals an opportunity to potentially connect upon delivery.
Christian Counselors Collaborative
Neighborhood Groups can be a place that people finally get real and open up about what's going on in their lives. Your encouragement, acceptance, truth, and listening ear will go a long way in helping most people through difficult seasons. However, sometimes we need a little more help.
We love counselling at Discovery. If you find yourself journeying with someone that needs a little more care, you can (1) send them our way or (2) refer them to this excellent organization. This is an intake number and website. They just need to follow the prompts and this organization will connect them with a phenomenal counsellor.
Intake Number: 855-222-2575
Website: https://www.cccpgh.org