NewCity Next Update with Damein Schitter and Benjamin Kandt
May 21, 2024
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Pastors Damein Schitter and Benjamin Kandt discuss NewCity Next updates including transitioning to Circles from community groups, The All of Life Guide for reflective practices, discerning God's will, and emphasizing reflection and subtraction in life for a flourishing spiritual journey.
Emphasizing the importance of forming disciple makers in congregations, communities, and circles at New City.
Introducing the 'All of Life Guide' to align daily routines with Christian values and practices.
Deep dives
New City Next Recap and All of Life Guide Introduction
The podcast hosts delve into summarizing the New City Next episode from May 19th, emphasizing the church's transition into a season focused on reproduction. The New City Next updates provide snapshots of the church's progress and vision, preparing for upcoming rest months. They highlight the importance of orienting priorities towards God's will through the Lord's prayer.
Environments for Disciple Making
The hosts discuss the three key environments for disciple making at New City: congregations, communities, and circles. They emphasize the significance of forming and sending disciple makers in these environments to fulfill the mission of the church. The discussion focuses on the unique aspects and roles of each environment in fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
Crafting a Way of Life
The podcast transitions into detailing the 'All of Life Guide' and the process of crafting a way of life for individuals at New City. They stress the importance of intentional planning and scheduling around common rhythm practices to align one's life with Christian values. The guide offers practical steps to incorporate rest, listening, and other core practices into daily routines.
Perspective and Discernment
The hosts introduce the discernment guide as a tool for making decisions and seeking God's will in various life situations. They underscore the importance of self-awareness, deliberate planning, and relational stewardship in the pursuit of spiritual growth. By encouraging regular reflection and intentional practices, they aim to foster a sense of freedom and alignment with God's purposes in listeners' lives.
In this episode, Pastors Damein Schitter and Benjamin Kandt give our May update to NewCity Next. You can find the resources mentioned and the slides from the presentation at this link.
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