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Church Promotional KitThank you for your interest in Grafted Life Ministries’ resources for your church. We are confident these studies will change the way you lead, live and love the people in your church community.

To help you create awareness of upcoming studies, this document contains:

Information on Grafted Life Ministries Promotional copy that can be used in newsletters, bulletins, slides, or

other church communications inviting people to join a small group experience for any of Grafted Life’s resources:

o Do You Love Me? – an introductory study on spiritual formation and what it looks like to engage in a with God life

o Life with God: Genesis of Relationship – the first of six extensive studies people use to engage in a formative journey with God

o Art of Spiritual Leadership – a leadership development courseo Known By Love: A Venture in Christian Relationships – a

study that invites people o No Strings: Untangling Your Heart’s attachment to Money

– a study that invites people to consider where God is in their financial life

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Testimonials and endorsements

This church kit is primarily intended for leaders who are recruiting small groups and teams for any Grafted Life study. These resources were constructed to work alongside graphic slides Grafted Life has produced for use in worship services (available, but not included in this document).

There is a lot of information here, but everything is packaged for each product. Use the Table of Contents on the next page to go directly to the resource information you need.

For more information, please refer to our website at www.graftedlife.org, or direct your inquiries to:

Carolann Duffin Director, Training and Implementation

2024 W. 15th Street, Suite F-134 ∙ Plano, Texas [email protected] ∙ 214-919-4145 ∙ www.graftedlife.org

http://www.graftedlife.org/

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Thank you. We look forward to supporting you in your efforts.





Table of ContentsAbout Grafted Life Ministries....................................................................................................3

Overview.............................................................................................................................................3

Principles for Effective Engagement.................................................................................3

Resource Positioning..................................................................................................................4

Do You Love Me?...............................................................................................................................5

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Testimonials....................................................................................................................................6

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Life with God.......................................................................................................................................8

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Testimonials....................................................................................................................................9

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Art of Spiritual Leadership.......................................................................................................11

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Testimonials..................................................................................................................................12

Endorsements...............................................................................................................................13


Known By Love.................................................................................................................................16

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Testimonials..................................................................................................................................17


No Strings...........................................................................................................................................19

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Grafted Life Ministries’ Images and References..........................................................22

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About Grafted Life Ministries

OverviewGrafted Life Ministries helps people build deeper relationships with God and each other.

Our resources are used in churches, small groups, individuals and couples/families. These materials encourage people to pursue a with God life, moment by moment. While other organizations focus on retreats, academic programs, and other episodic experiences, Grafted Life’s emphasis is on how people can engage with God and other believers in meaningful relationships as part of their everyday experience.

We offer:

10 studies for adults, including a six-study extensive journey for people who are serious about pursuing a more intimate and dependent relationship with God.

We train leaders in how to facilitate effective, formative groups. We dialogue with leaders in how to implement formation initiatives

and experiences. We manage a searchable association of evangelical spiritual directors.

Principles for Effective EngagementIn our experience, leaders who want to invite people to journey with God, moment by moment in their everyday lives, should remember:

Discipleship takes time. This isn’t a quick process. But it is a deeply meaningful, especially for people who are searching for something more than intellectual development or a list of spiritual practices.

Follow where the Spirit is working. Work with Him. Pay attention to doors that are already open.

Encourage and invite people to engage. Don’t force them to participate. People know when they are ready to pursue deeper relationships with God and others in their church.

Change/growth begins when we:o Have a vision for what is possibleo Are dissatisfied with the road we are ono Understand the first steps we can take toward growth

Church leaders would be wise to focus on these core drivers for change.




Connect Grafted Life’s resources to existing felt needs and desires in your church community. See the next page for ideas on how to position Grafted Life’s resources to garner the greatest level of interest.




Resource Positioning




Do You Love Me?

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Is this all there is?

What is the quality of your relationship with God? Do you ever wonder “is this all there is?”

Do You Love Me? is a brief, 4-week study that will change the way you look at what it means to be in a relationship with God, to do your life WITH Him, not FOR Him…or on your own.

A new Do You Love Me? group starts (the first XXXXX of every month|next MONTH DAY). We invite anyone who is interested to participate.

Jesus offers us so much more than the life we’re actually living. Discover how! Sign up today. Here is how:

SIGN UP/WEBSITE INFO GOES HERE

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Is God interested in ME?

What does it mean to live moment by moment with God? What if you could discover a whole new level of relationship with God, one you never knew existed—no matter how long you’ve been a Christian?

Do You Love Me? is a brief, 4-week study that will help you learn a new approach to being in a relationship with God, to do your life WITH Him, not FOR Him…or on your own.

A new Do You Love Me? group starts next MONTH DAY. We invite anyone who is interested to participate.

Jesus offers us so much more than the life we’re actually living. Discover how! Sign up today. Here is how:


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Don’t Miss This!

Do You Love Me? may be one of the most impactful books you read this year. As one person said:

“Are you kidding me? All it took was $10 plus 4 weeks for Do You Love Me? to completely shift my perspective on the most important thing in my life: my relationship with God.”

A new group is starting next MONTH DAY. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a one-month discussion group. We’d love to have you! All you need to do is:


Testimonials“Debbie explains, through personal examples and biblical insights, how to participate in relationship with God and open deeply to His transforming grace. This book is a great introductory resource for small groups that want to ponder the invitation to abide deeply in the heart of God.”

Brian, Pastor

“This little gem of a book does a fantastic job of not just talking about being loved but it helps you experience God's love through a variety of tactile means. So many people have heard that God loves them and fail to really have that truth settle into their hearts. This book pierces the heart/head divide in a gentle but intentional way. If you are looking for something more in your spiritual journey and are thirsting for a deeper experience of God's love, this book is a great entry point into a deeper journey.”

Anonymous (Amazon Testimonial)

“I loved it! I enjoyed reading Debbie's own beautiful story of becoming the beloved daughter. It has helped me to embrace my own Heavenly Father who delights in me. Finding myself loved and cared for by God is the most transformative power I've come to know as a disciple of Christ. Powerful book!”

“Michelle” (Amazon Testimonial)




“Are you kidding me? All it took was $10 plus 4 weeks for Do You Love Me? to completely shift my perspective on the most important thing in my life: my relationship with God.”

Sean R., Participant




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Life with God

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Are you doing Life WITH God?

Jesus said we can “find rest for our souls” in Him, and that His “yoke is easy” and his “burden is light.”

Does the Christian life like restful? Easy? Light? Or do you feel like you have to hide who you really are from the people you meet at church…and from Him.

If you are longing for authentic community and the chance to actually experience what it is like to do life WITH God, this small group is perfect for you.

Grafted Life Ministries’ Life with God – The Genesis of Relationship offers you the chance to honestly engage with God and with other Christians.

To sign up…..SIGNUP/WEBSITE INFO GOES HERE

Space is limited, so don’t delay!

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Longing for Intentional Community?

Many of us think we have a good relationship with God, but Jesus’ claim that “His burden is easy and His yoke is light” doesn’t match up to our Christian experience. Can we trust God to be that close to Him? Or be authentic with our friends and community?

If you are looking for a place where you can be real, be seen, be understood, and be loved, we are forming a new group called Life with God (LWG). Here are what past participants have said:

LWG has been mind opening, soul deepening and relationship building with God and the members of my group. Gina…I appreciated the safety to be able to talk about both past and present struggles in my faith and life. I'm grateful for to our




leaders and to LWG for the opportunity to 'work on myself' in such a gentle, but structured way. Phil

Space is limited, so sign up today. We would love to have you join us.


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Looking for Authentic Community?

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an innovative small group experience here at CHURCH NAME called Life with God. Our first study, The Genesis of Relationship starts in just X weeks. Testimonials from people who have gone through Life with God are extraordinary!

But space is limited, so sign up today:

FILL IN DETAILS HERE

Testimonials

“I am eternally grateful that I was able to participate in Life with God, and I thank you for this series which you created so beautifully and so lovingly. Most of all, I thank you for the difference you made in my personal life with God.”

Christine, LWG Participant

“The LWG study, difficult as it was at times, has helped me lay to rest many burdens and receive God's love at a new level.”

Debbie, LWG Participant

“Although I knew intellectually that I have a relationship with God, I had never considered that God WANTS me to enter into a relationship with Him. I can deepen my relationship with God by talking to Him about the things that are in my heart, like a friend.”

Margaret, LWG participant




“I’ve learned to listen better-much better, and to ask God to help me listen and respond how He wants me to.”

Sheila, LWG Participant

“I decided to participate in Life with God because I felt that I was ready to dig deeper in my relationship with God, to explore the many issues of my heart more in depth, and to better understand my ways of relating to others.”

April, LWG participant




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Life with God – The Genesis of Relationship

The Life with God Series




Art of Spiritual Leadership

Promo CopyA New Kind of Leadership Training

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. (Mt 18:20)”

Have you ever considered how Christ’s presence in our midst might influence the way you lead volunteers, or your team, or your small group?

The Art of Spiritual Leadership is a leadership training opportunity for anyone in our church. Learn how to listen better, how to respond, and most importantly, how to lead like Jesus.


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Leader Training…REDFINED!

What does it look like to lead with the knowledge that the Spirit of God is present whenever we meet? While other leader training events focus on leadership qualities, this training teaches you how to lead spiritually.

The Art of Spiritual Leadership is a dynamic, engaging, 6-week study on how to lead with the constant awareness that God is WITH you! It is open to anyone who has leadership responsibilities…at church, at work. Here is how you can participate in this leadership-changing study:


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Practical Leadership Training

We are hosting a special leadership training series (NEXT MONTH|starting on DATE). The Art of Spiritual Leadership is a 6-week study on how lead any group with the awareness that God is with you as a leader…and as a team.

If you are looking for ideas on how to grow your awareness that God is present and active when you meet, this training is for you. We invite you to grow your leadership skills in a brand new way.





Testimonials“I found the material, exercises, and session guides to be incredibly honest and life-giving.”

Holly, Participant

“The guided personal reflections and practical group activities balanced well with each other.”

Laura, Participant

“The format allowed me to see and learn from various styles of leadership. There were many moments when I thought: ‘Well, that’s a good idea!'”

Pam, Participant

“ASL gives us the opportunity to help our leaders grow in relational skills, equipping them to cultivate greater attentiveness to the Spirit and fellow group members.”

Brian, Pastor

“Leading a small group can sometimes feel isolating and burdensome. ASL reminded me that community ministry is not ultimately dependent on me, but on God’s leadership. I found the material, exercises, and session guides to be incredibly honest and life-giving. ASL helped me reconnect with the Holy Spirit and lead from a place of overflow rather than weariness.”

Holly, Small Group Leader




“This has been a life changing experience. I gained many valuable tools that I will use going forward.”

Anonymous, ASL Participant




Endorsements“A top priority in most churches and Christian communities is the cultivation of qualified leaders. The major ingredient in that process is an effective method of training those who will fill that crucial role. The questions has always been, ‘How?’

Thankfully, that question now has an answer: The Art of Spiritual Leadership. Here is a biblically based, relationally interactive, personally stimulating plan for groups of three or more active or potential leaders. It is designed to equip those who participate with the essential tools they will need to lead with the hospitality and humility that characterized Christ’s life and leadership style.

Therefore, I heartily recommend The Art of Spiritual Leadership to all who desire to cultivate such leadership skills in their own lives and the lives of others.”

Chuck Swindoll, Founder and Pastor, Stonebriar Community ChurchChancellor, Dallas Theological SeminaryBible Teacher, Insight for Living

Any material that encourages spiritual leaders to pursue humility, hospitality, listening, and love is worth your prayerful consideration. The Art of Spiritual Leadership has been designed with those priorities clearly in front of all the ‘doing’ that leadership requires. Kudos to Grafted Life on a superb resource for leaders and teams.”

Stephen Macchia, Founder and President, Leadership TransformationsDirector, Pierce Center for Disciple-Building, Gordon-Conwell




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Known By Love

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Where can I find a friend?

Are you looking for deeper and more enduring friendships in our church community?

Known By Love is an interactive experience designed to break down the Biblical concept of love into practical skills that support and nourish your relationships with family, friends…and God.

Groups are forming now. Join us!


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Love My Neighbor? Really?

What does it look like to love your neighbor? Or that hard-to-love family member?

Known by Love is a small group study that offers you a practical 'how to' for responding to God's invitation to love others…to be known by the love we have for each other. As one person said:

It facilitated moment-by-moment relating to God and experiencing His abundance, instead of just talking about it.

Jesus said people would know we are Christians by the love we have for one another. Come learn how by registering here.





Testimonials

"Known by Love gave us a practical 'how to' for responding to God's invitation to go deeper. It facilitated moment-by-moment relating to God and experiencing His abundance, instead of just talking about it."

Amber, Participant

"Kind. That word stopped me in my tracks during the first weeks of Known By Love. Significant change in my heart took place. Now I have courage to be more kind and trusting than before. I’m grateful and so are the people around me!"

Cheri, Participant

"Our small group had not met together before we started Known By Love. This study brought us together as a group and encouraged us to have meaningful conversations very quickly."

Curt, Participant

"Known By Love expanded my understanding of the vital role that listening and responding play in loving others well, and how it all flows out of my relationship with God. A very impactful twelve-week experience!"

Carolann, Participant




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No Strings

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Untangling Financial Attachments

What does money mean to you? Identity? Security? Value?

If the subject of money hits this close to our hearts, why don’t we talk about it more? Jesus sure did!

No Strings: Untangling Your Heart’s Attachment to Money is a small group study—not on the mechanics of budgeting and spending, but on discovering true freedom in life…no matter the size of your bank account.

Interested in finding God in your financial world? Sign up today!


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Where is God in Your Financial Life?

When you think about money, what do you feel? Peace, or pressure? Freedom, or fear?

When Jesus talked about money, it was usually to illustrate something going on in our hearts. So let’s follow His lead.

No Strings is a small group study—not on the tactics of budgeting and spending, but on discovering how to engage with God in money matters. As a bonus, this study includes questions for people who manage money not only at home, but at work.

Space is limited. Sign up today!


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Discovering a New Approach to Money

When the word “money” comes up, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Or maybe it isn’t a word, but a sound! Arghhh? Ugh? Ahhh!!




Regardless of the word…or the feeling, Jesus invites us to do “money” with Him. No Strings is a small group study that helps you do exactly that.

Here’s how to register:





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Grafted Life Ministries’ Images and References

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Testimonial

I love Grafted Life! For all of my life with the Lord, I have been bewildered why the church in general puts such an emphasis on the academic over the relationship (with the Lord). And this is what Grafted Life is all about. So it resonates with my soul very deeply.

Scott




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