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DISCERNER CALLING COHORT GUIDELINES
SESSION 1

Opening Prayer

Scripture reading and discussion
Matthew 25:14-20
James 1:1-8

Song (sung or read together)
I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go (see appendix)

Discussion time
Personal Life and Growth
1. Describe your daily routine, your devotional habits, your study habits, etc.
2. Describe your relationships with your family members.
3. Describe your responsibilities and relationships at work or school.
4. What specific lessons are you learning about yourself in relationship to the
Lord and His Word?

Ministry Involvement and Insights
1. Describe your current ministry responsibilities.
2. Describe your relationships with the pastor(s), deacons, teachers, and other
congregational leaders.
3. Describe your relationships with the individuals who are part of your particular
area of ministry.
4. Describe your relationship with members of the congregation as a whole.
5. What specific things are you learning about yourself and about others as you
interact with the people in your congregation?
6. Are there any areas where you might need to pay particular attention?
7. What specific steps might you take in resolving any problems which have
arisen?
8. What specific steps might you take to prevent future problems?

Miscellaneous Topics
Are there any questions or issues which the candidate has for discussion?
Are there any additional topics which the cohort members have for discussion?
What specific encouragements can the cohort members offer to the candidate?

Closing Prayer

Establishment of next meeting time and place
Submission of completed Mentor Report Form to the District Executive
Submission of completed Discerner Report Form to the District Executive

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