Breaking Ground What is the most distant place that you’ve ever traveled to? Why did you go there & how was your experience?  The Dig This Sunday, we took a break from our normal Sunday rhythms & heard from several of E3’s Global Mission partners that are serving in Guatemala, Haiti, & Uganda. Begin by…

Breaking Ground Who had the biggest impact on you in terms of shaping which activities you’re most passionate about (be that work, hobbies, volunteering, etc)? Why did they have such a major impact?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued Stephen’s Speech, our series on Christianity’s first martyr. In particular, Pastor Scott offered up his take…

Breaking Ground Who in your extended family were you closest to while you were growing up? Why?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued Stephen’s Speech, our series on Christianity’s first martyr, by diving into Stephen’s famous speech in Acts chapter 7. Before moving forward, recall that Stephen gives this speech before the Sanhedrin (Israel’s religious…

Breaking Ground What was your biggest irrational fear growing up?  The Dig This Sunday, we began our new series Stephen’s Speech; where we’re exploring the life of Stephen, the Church’s first martyr. Specifically, in the following weeks, we’ll be diving deep into Stephen’s famous speech before the Sanhedrin (Israel’s powerful religious court); where, instead of…

Breaking Ground What is your favorite summer activity? Why?  The Dig This Sunday, we concluded our series Apocalypse Now by offering up final thoughts on biblical apocalypses & apocalyptic literature.  What stood out to you the most from this series? Were you surprised or impacted by any idea or concept specifically? Why? Begin by going…

Breaking Ground What are you most looking forward to this summer? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Apocalypse Now by celebrating Pentecost & exploring it as an apocalyptic event. For those new to Christianity, Pentecost is the annual Church holiday that celebrates the arrival of the Holy Spirit following Christ’s resurrection. As such,…

Breaking Ground What was your favorite & least favorite class in middle school or high school? Why? The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Apocalypse Now as Pastor Scott explored God’s perception of time.  When do you notice the passage of time most? Are there any specific kinds of events, anniversaries, experiences, or activities…

Breaking Ground Think about a time when you had to wait a long time before getting something that you really, really wanted. What was it? Why did you have to wait? How did you finally end up getting it? How did that make you feel? The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Apocalypse Now…

Breaking Ground What was the most dramatic or memorable world event from your childhood? How did it impact you in the moment & how do you remember it now?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Apocalypse Now, in which we’re exploring what the word apocalypse means in the Bible & how it can…

Breaking Ground When was the last time you had to make a really big decision? What happened & how did you make that decision?  The Dig This Sunday, we continued our series Apocalypse Now & explored how the biblical concept of an apocalypse can speak into our lives today. Begin by recalling the “Four Rules for…