“And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him.”
-Colossians 2: 6-7a
Why The Grove Church uses “Rooted”?
While Rooted is the starting point for our discipleship pathway, it also
becomes a training ground to equip our church community to live out our
mission while incorporating ongoing spiritual practices, the 7 Rhythms
of Rooted. Momentum will happen—not just in numbers, but in people
serving, giving, and engaging.
As we continue to facilitate Rooted sessions in our community, we will see
life-transformation in the lives of those who engage with it. Rooted will
become the new way for Life Groups to be united around common
language and foundational biblical principles.
Rooted is designed to shape the way we steward our discipleship ministry
on an ongoing basis. As the front door to our church, it is the “next step”
for newcomers to take after Lunch with Pastor. It will integrate with every
aspect of our church, and we will continue to see transformation taking
place and leave people with a desire to stay together in biblical
community.
Rooted is a 10-session discipleship experience designed to connect people with God, the church,
and their purpose—Rooted aligns with our unique mission, vision, and
values at The Grove. For those exploring faith, Rooted reveals who God is
and how to live as His disciple. For believers, Rooted refocuses one’s faith
and ignites new passion.
Rooted is built on the foundation of 7 Rhythms—each of which was taught
and practiced by the early church in Acts 2. These rhythms shape
the Rooted experience and will unite our church around core beliefs.
What are the 7 Rhythms that are the foundation of Rooted?
Daily Devotion (Acts 2:42, 46)
Scripture is the very Word of God. Through it, He equips us with all
we need to learn about Him and live a life pleasing to Him. A daily
rhythm of reading, meditating on and applying God’s Word to our
lives is key.
Prayer (Acts 2:42)
One of the most important elements in any relationship is
communication. Prayer is just that: engaging God in a conversation,
sharing our hearts with Him, and spending time listening to His
voice, both individually and in community.
Repentance: Freedom from Strongholds (Acts 2:37-39)
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus by the power of the
Holy Spirit. As long as we live on this side of heaven, there is a
continual invitation to repent for our wrongdoings. With the help of
the Spirit, we take inventory of our lives, humbly and honestly
confess our sin, and turn away from our sin toward God in
surrender. Through Jesus’ offer of forgiveness, we receive true
freedom.
Sacrificial Generosity (Acts 2:44-45)
Giving demonstrates our dependence on God. We acknowledge
that all we own has been given to us by him. In His generosity
toward us, God desires that we, too, are generous and will use the
resources He’s given us to partner with Him in His work in the world
and in the lives of those around us. We are blessed to be a blessing
(Genesis 12:2).5
Serve the Community (Acts 2:44-45)
We are called and equipped by the Holy Spirit to share God’s love
by participating in the ministry of Jesus. He has given us agency
with Him to fearlessly influence our society and the world. When we
serve in the world and in His Church, we impact those around us
and reveal God’s glory.
Share Your Story (Acts 2:14-36)
The greatest gift we can ever give someone who doesn’t yet know
Jesus is an introduction to Him. Sharing our life stories is the most
powerful way to show the transforming power and salvation offered
through Jesus Christ. When we tell our stories of transformation,
we tell the story of God.
Celebration: Worship (Acts 2:26-28, 42-47)
As children of God, it is important to consistently set aside time to
remember what God has done, to thank Him for it, and to put Him
on display as we give Him the glory. In all circumstances, we are
called to practice God-centered worship.
42 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to
fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.
43 A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many
miraculous signs and wonders.
44 And all the believers met together in one place
and shared everything they had. 45 They sold their property and possessions and
shared the money with those in need. 46 They worshiped together at the Temple
each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great
joy and generosity—
47 all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of
all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were
being saved. Acts 2: 42-47 (NLT)