On average, how many Sundays a month do you attend gathered worship? *
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If/when you do miss gathered worship, why are you absent? *
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Do you regularly attend a community group? If not, why not? *
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In what ways are you currently serving at Harbor? *
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A disciple-making group will involve a 1.5-hour weekly meeting from September through early May, with a break in December. Weekly homework averages 2+ hours to complete, which includes 20–30 pages of reading. Do you have the space in your schedule and are you willing to make this commitment? (Skipping meetings or attending without completing the homework will be to your own detriment and the detriment of the group.) *
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What in your life or your present circumstances do you foresee being a hindrance to faithfully completing the work and attending the group meetings? *
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If you're married, how supportive is your spouse of your desire to join a disciple-making group? Is your spouse aware of the time commitment required and willing to support you in fulfilling your commitment to the group? *
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Once every 4–6 weeks you’d also have a one-on-one meeting with your group leader. Would you be able to commit to those meetings as well? *
Harbor has evangelism training one Saturday morning each semester. Would you be able to commit to attending both sessions next year? *
Do you regularly pray with and for anyone in your life, outside of your family? *
If not, do you see a need for and desire that kind of relationship?
Clear selection
Do you regularly study the Scriptures with anyone in your life, outside of your family? *
If not, do you see a need for and desire that kind of relationship?
Clear selection
Is there anyone in your life (outside of your family) with whom you're open about your sin struggles? *
If not, do you see a need for and desire that kind of relationship?
Clear selection
When you’re struggling emotionally and spiritually, is there anyone outside of your family you reach out to for help? *
If not, do you see a need for and desire that kind of relationship?
Clear selection
Do you ask others for help on a regular basis? *
Are you able to keep confidence if group members share about their lives? *
Do you regularly spend time praying and studying the Word by yourself? *
Do you want to be discipled and challenged to do this more, by yourself and with others? *
Do you have relationships with non-Christians? *
Do you want to be discipled and challenged to develop more relationships with people outside of the church? *
Do you share your faith with nonbelievers? *
Never
Constantly
Do you want to be discipled and challenged to share your faith, as an ongoing part of your life? *
While at Harbor, has there been anything taught in a sermon or affirmation of faith, or discussed in community group, that you disagreed with or that challenged some of your present beliefs? If so, what was it? How did you respond? *
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If you encounter something in the discipleship curriculum or group discussion that you strongly question or disagree with, or that challenges your present perspective, how might you respond? *
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In a few sentences, tell us why you want to be part of a disciple-making group. Please also mention any significant reservations or questions you have. *
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Thank you for filling out an application! The elders and disciple-making group leaders will review your application and follow up with you in a few weeks.