The SIAFU Network Chapter Meeting Guide

Chapter Meeting Guide

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both encourage and challenge those present to live more fully devoted and committed to Jesus Christ. Merely rehearsing one’s faults or sins, or complaining about a situation or person is not offering testimony to what God is doing in one’s life. Words should be clearly directed to help others know and love Christ, and as much as possible, strive to build up all who are in attendance. b. Please note: Someone will need to ride shotgun on the giving of the testimonies! In their enthusiasm and excitement, people can easily convert 3-4 minutes to 10-12 minutes, without realizing what they have done to your time! Gently but firmly remind all folk who give testimonies to be aware of the time, and if they wind up going longer, then quietly intervene, asking them to wrap up their comments, so the next person might share. 5. Present a biblical challenge from the Word (e.g., on how to become a Christian, on how to be a better follower/ disciple of Christ; on being God’s person in family and on the job, etc.) (20 min.). Your challenges should strive to do several things:

a. Be grounded upon and flow from a specific passage from the Scriptures