Here are some helpful questions you can use to invite someone into a discovery group: It’s not impossible for one player to hit a homerun, but the chances of making it all the way to home base go way up when you have a whole team alongside of you. Imagine a baseball game with only one hitter in the line-up. This will make the process much more dynamic. If they say yes, encourage them to bring others along with them. Once you’ve identified a potential person of peace you need to actually “make the ask.” Ask if they’d like to read the Bible together. People who are willing to have meaningful conversations about spiritual things and who display these characteristics are the ones you should invite to begin a Discovery Bible Study with you. They will have a hunger for the things of God, be quick to share what they’re learning with others, and bring you into their network of relationships. A person of peace will be open to relationship and to talking with you about spiritual things. How do you do that?įirst, you need to find out who has an interest in “playing the game” we call these people persons of peace. If a Discovery Bible Study were a baseball game, you would be the coach, sending players onto the field. One of the biggest roles you, as a believer, have in this process, is inviting people in. When you facilitate a DBS, you are essentially co-leading with God’s Spirit, who is the major player in guiding seekers toward Jesus. A DBS is based on the belief that God’s word is powerful ( Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16) and that God’s Spirit is faithful to lead us into all truth ( John 16:13). You don’t need to be a Bible or theology expert to launch an effective DBS. Discovery groups begin with a person of peace (a spiritual seeker) and include that person’s family, friends, or network of social relationships-whoever they can invite to explore with them.Ī Discovery Bible Study is an opportunity for people to discover first-hand what the Bible says about God, about people, and what it means to follow Jesus. It’s a non-threatening way to start discipling someone even before they become a believer. And a Discovery Bible Study (DBS, or sometimes just a “discovery group” for short) is a great way to do that. How about inviting people to discover who God is through reading the Bible together?Įxploring what the Bible says in a small group is a simple next step for people who are curious about God but aren’t likely to look to the church down the street for answers. Together, you all want to see Jesus making a difference in people’s lives. Perhaps you’ve gone one step further and connected with like-minded friends who are praying for the same things. You have taken some risks and gotten into some conversations on spiritual topics. Suppose you have been praying for people in your city or workplace.
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