Jesus was the ultimate recruiter who used the power of the invite to change lives.
Talking Points:
- Being recruited as an athlete is a blast because you become the center of attention as coaches pursue you and want you in their program.
- Christians should be in the recruiting business, too, inviting people into relationship and pointing them to Jesus John 4:7-15
- Intentionality means inviting people into your life, connecting with them where they are in their journey, and then directing their next steps in a pursuit of God.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share some of your favorite recruiting stories. Why were those so impactful?
- Share a time you were rejected by a coach. How did that impact you?
- Do you agree that Christians are in the recruiting business? Explain. Has someone pursued relationship with you from a church or ministry? Explain. How has that impacted your spiritual journey? Have you ever felt ignored by a church or ministry? How has that impacted your spiritual journey?
- Read John 4:7-15. Identify all that Jesus did to engage with this woman and how did the woman respond? How can you be more intentional with people in your life?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
