our core values + REsources
Kairos circle
We engage in our relationship with God by studying his word, worshiping him, & prayer daily. That changes us.
KEY SCRIPTURES //
2 TIMOTHY 3:16, HEBREWS 4:12, ACTS 2:17
KEY TOOLS // Kairos Moments + Kairos circle
Kairos Moments are simply “God moments” in our everyday lives. In the Kairos Circle the line represents time, and the X marks the “Karios Moment”. We use the Kairos Circle to measure our daily personal spiritual growth. (see diagram for reference)
Heart: What did I enjoy today? What was my best thing? What was my hardest moment?What was I grateful for?
Soul: Where did I win in integrity? What choices will I regret? Where did I see God at work?
Mind: Where did my thoughts go? What did I put into my mind? What did I read from scripture & what did it teach me?
Strength: How did I exercise, eat and rest? How did I manage my time? How was my work?
Neighbor: How were my relationships today? How did I represent Jesus?
KEY RESOURCES //
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New Hope “In the Word” Daily devotional
Sermon Kairos Questions (on the back of your Grace Notes weekly)
Unwrapping the Bible by David R. Veerman
Bible for Adults ESV version
Bible for Students NLT version
Invitation + Challenge
We love each other because we love who God loves.
KEY SCRIPTURES //
JOHN 3:16, 1 JOHN 4:7-8, John 1:1-5, Revelation 7:9
KEY TOOLS // Invitation + Challenge
The Invitation + Challenge Axis asks... What is our culture? Are we inviting people to live life with us in community? We want to be high challenge and high invitation culture. Everyone is welcome to come as they are, but we believe God calls us to a deeper walk with him. (see diagram for reference)
KEY RESOURCES //
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Designed for Dignity: What God Has Made It Possible for You to Be by Richard L. Pratt Jr.
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller
Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together by Charles E. Moore
Leadership square
We are not content with OK. We empower disciples to be and do what God calls you to.
KEY SCRIPTURES //
HEBREWS 12:1-2, ROMANS 8:28, ACTS 2:42-47, John 20:31, Psalm 1
KEY TOOLS // Leadership Square
It asks, Are we being leaders or are we making leaders? Leadership is caught not taught. The square is our go to tool for empowering leaders. (see diagram for reference)
KEY RESOURCES //
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Man in the Mirror by Patrick Morley
Replicate: How to Create a Culture of Disciple-Making Right Where You Are by Robby Gallaty, Chris Swain
LEADERSHIP & SERVING OPTIONS @ NEW HOPE INCLUDE:
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up, in & OUT
We believe family is the pattern of life God designed, and we are here to help. If you don’t have a family, you do now. We connect, serve, and grow as a family.
KEY SCRIPTURES //
Matthew 28:19-20 ACTS 2:17, PSALM 78:7-8, 1 Corinthians 5:17-6:2
KEY TOOLS // Up, In and Out
It asks, where are you spending your time and energy? This tool is also the for keeping all out ministries in balance. There are 3 aspects:
UP: How is my relationship with others? Am I growing in my community?
IN: Did I think about myself too much or not enough? How is my relationship with others? Am I growing in community?
OUT: How did I represent Jesus? Are we strategically reaching out to our neighborhoods, nations, and the next generation?
(see diagram for reference)
KEY RESOURCES //
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Emotionally healthy Discipleship by Peter Scazzero
Emotionally healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
Our groups page is a great way to get connected and grow