Breaking Ground What is your favorite fictional story? Why?   The Dig This Sunday, we began our new series Jesus the Christ, where we’re exploring the person & teachings of Jesus, the center of our community.   Who is Jesus to you today? What comes to mind when you think about him? How has this changed over…

Breaking Ground What are you celebrating in this season? Why?  The Dig This Sunday, E3 celebrated the BEST DAY EVER (aka Baptism Sunday)! Take time this week to reflect upon the Sacrament of Baptism & the role it’s played in your life.  Begin by reading Romans 6:1-10. Here, Paul describes the symbolic ritual (or sacrament)…

Breaking Ground What are you most looking forward to this fall? Why?   The Dig This Sunday, we finished our series Boundless Church, where we’ve been exploring what it means for Element3 to become a centered-set community. As a final reminder: How do you understand these two visions of church now that we’ve reached the end…

Breaking Ground Where is the most culturally alien place that you’ve ever visited? What was different about it & how did it make you feel?   The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Boundless Church, where we’re exploring what it means for Element3 to become a centered-set community. As a reminder: This week, we…

Breaking Ground Who is your favorite historical figure? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Boundless Church, where we’re exploring what it means for Element3 to become a centered-set community. As a reminder: This week, reflect upon how this centered-set vision should impact our engagement with politics.  In your experience, what is the…

Breaking Ground What’s the biggest commitment you’ve ever made? What led you to make that commitment & how did it shape your life?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Boundless Church, where we’re exploring what it means for Element3 to become a centered-set community. As a reminder: This week, we explored how this…

Breaking Ground Who was your first crush or relationship? What did you like about the person?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our new series Boundless Church, where we’re exploring what it means for Element3 to become a centered-set community. As a reminder: Though more ambiguous & challenging, we believe that this centered-set idea better…

Breaking Ground What clique did you belong to in middle or high school? For example: jocks, musicians, theater, punks, nerds, etc. What drew you to this group of people?  The Dig This Sunday, we began our new series Boundless Church, where we’re exploring what it means for Element3 to become a centered-set community. As a…

Breaking Ground What is your favorite type of environment to spend time in? For example, the beach, mountains, desert, etc. Why?   The Dig This Sunday, Pastor Mike explored the foundational vision of what it means to be a human being from the Creation Accounts of Genesis 1 & 2.  What do you think it means…

Breaking Ground What is your favorite conversation starter? Are there any interesting facts, truths, or stories about yourself that you like to share when you’re meeting someone for the first time?  The Dig This Sunday, Pastor Scott explored the cost of discipleship by looking at one of Jesus’ most challenging teachings. Begin by reflecting on…