Refresh Family Church

Focus Session Questions (Participant)

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What story, moment, or theme from this morning impacted you most?

What resonated?What surprised you?What felt familiar?What challenged you?

What struggles do people in our church community tend to carry silently?

What stood out?What burdens seem most common?What burdens often go unseen?What do they need?What are they searching for?

What is Refresh Church already doing well that helps people thrive?

Relationships?Worship?Leadership?Small groups?Community outreach?Caring culture?

Where do you see evidence of hope, resilience, healing, or growth within Refresh Church?

What assets, gifts, talents, experiences, and wisdom already exist within this congregation?

What keeps people from asking for help when they need it? What keeps people from being fully known?

Fear?Shame?Pride?Lack of trust?Previous experiences?

What barriers prevent individuals and families from thriving?

Mental health challenges?Financial pressure?Family instability?Isolation?Trauma?Lack of community?

What barriers prevent churches from helping people more effectively?

If Refresh Church could significantly improve one area of people's lives over the next year, what should it be?

What needs in our community and city feel most urgent?

What group of people do you believe are currently underserved or under-supported? What opportunity feels most overlooked?

Who may be slipping through the cracks?

What partnerships, resources, or relationships could help Refresh Church better support people?

What do you believe God is inviting Refresh Church to steward in this season?

Imagine it's three years from today and Refresh Church has been incredibly successful in helping people thrive. What has changed?

What has changed in the lives of: Individuals?Families?The church?The surrounding communities?Describe what you see.

Complete this sentence: "The one thing I hope Refresh Church does not ignore is…"