UNIT 3: THE 7 SPHERES OF INFLUENCE

Video Lectures

Class 1

Theological Foundations of Transformation

THEME 1

Class 2

Class 3

Family Sphere

Church Sphere

Reading

Section 2

• Chapter 6: Sphere of Church.

• Chapter 7: Sphere of Family.

In this part, we will analyze the role and influence of the church in the community and in the spiritual lives of people.

In addition, we will examine the crucial role that the family plays as the fundamental nucleus of society and its impact on personal and social development.

Activity

Homework (Internal/Personal)

Consider how the Church sphere has impacted your life. What obstacles have you overcome in your church relationships? What do you still need to work on?

When you think of the sphere of the Church, what are the biggest needs that stand out to you?

What message from your life story do you carry with you from the Church Sphere?

· Is there anyone from the church sphere that you need to forgive? If so, pray the following, filling in the blanks...

Prayer for forgiveness & guidance in the Church Sphere

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for forgiving me for all my sins. I choose to forgive ______ for _____ and for making me feel____________. I bring all residual pain to you and ask that You reveal any lies I have believed because of words and actions. Please forgive me for holding on to unforgiveness. I ask You to restore Your blessing to both those I have forgiven & myself and show me the truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Thank You for saving me and making me whole. Thank You for the Church (ekklesia) and all I have received from You there.

I ask that, as I explore the Church sphere, that You would help me to see the extent of my role there.

If I have any religious beliefs that do not line up with the truth, I invite You to give me revelation through Your Word.

Thank You for walking through this life with me. In Jesus´ Name, Amen.

Homework (External/Vocational)

In what ways do you already minister in the Church sphere? Who is in your sphere of influence?

What can you and your group partner with God on to bring solutions to the Church sphere?

Considering your gifts, strengths, passions & interests, how do you see yourself interacting in the Church Sphere over the next 5 years?

Personal Prayer for Guidance on the Church Sphere

Dear Jesus,

I ask You to guide me as I consider my place on the Church Sphere. I ask that You bless my church relationships & help me to bring Your truth, as I seek to worship You with my service. Show me how I can bring solutions and reconciliation within my sphere of influence within this area of Society.

In Jesus Name, Amen.

Homework (Internal/Personal)

Consider how the Family Sphere has influenced your life. What obstacles have you overcome in family relationships?

What do you need to work on?

When you think of the Family Sphere, what are the biggest needs that stand out to you?

What message do you carry about family from your own story?

Is there anyone you need to forgive from the Family Sphere? If so, pray the following prayer, filling in the blanks:

Prayer for forgiveness & healing in the Family Sphere

Father, I choose to forgive ________ for ________ and for making me feel __________ . I bring all residual pain to You and ask that you reveal any lies that I have believed because of their words & actions. Please forgive me for holding on to unforgiveness. I ask that You restore your blessing to both those I have forgiven and myself. Please show me the truth of my situation & the situations of those around me.

Thank you for my Family. Thank You for bringing healing in the areas that have caused pain or trauma, & for the hope of a bright future. I ask You to help me see what a healthy Family life looks like for me & to help me craft a plan to make any improvements necessary. I invite You to pour Your love over me and my Family & to be an integral part of it.

In Jesus´ Name, amen.

Homework (External/Vocational)

In what ways do you already minister on the Family Sphere? Who is in your sphere of influence?

What can you partner with God to bring solutions to the Family sphere? What does that look like?

Considering your gifts, strengths & talents, how would you like to see yourself interacting in the Family sphere over the next 5 years?

Course Assignments