Spiritual Survival Guide
8: Bible Studies for Inside and Out
Here’s how we carry ourselves when we’re together: • Confidentiality – This is a special, intimate group where we are privileged to be very honest and vulnerable with one another. Anything that is said in our meetings is never repeated outside the meetings without permission. • Respect – We listen to each other and value everyone’s right to their opinions as we value our own. All questions are encouraged and respected. Everyone’s participation is encouraged, but no one is given permission to dominate the conversation. • Accountability – We agree to let members of the group hold us ac- countable to commitments we make, in whatever gentle and loving ways we decide upon. At the same time, giving unsolicited advice is not permitted. • Relationships – Life change doesn’t happen in isolation. We will do our best to bond, provide mutual support and encouragement, grow as disciples of Jesus, and learn to lead. • Community – By participating in this group we are being given something that others don’t have: a place where we belong and are accepted as we really are. We won’t keep this to ourselves, but will welcome newcomers and reach out to others in need of help and hope.
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