Life Transformation Group

December 14, 2008
What is a Life Transformation Group?  (Idea from Josh Hunt)

A life transformation group is a simple but powerful concept. It is a group of two or three (when the group increases to four, it divides into two groups of two) that agrees to read approximately thirty chapters of scripture a week, and meet weekly for

•        Confession of sin
  
•        Accountability around scripture reading
  
•       Prayer for the lost
  

The group can meet any time, anywhere--most commonly in a restaurant. The groups are not coed because coed groups tend to be distracting and prevent tough accountbility.  There is not book or curriculum; members of the group just read and discuss the Bible. (Pretty far out, I know!)  There is a pretty healthy intake of scripture--about thirty chapters a week. If everybody does not do the agreed on reading, they agree to read it again.  There is no leader needed in the group.

What are the accountability questions?

Groups can adapt or substitute questions, but here are the suggested ten accountability questions:

1.  Have you been a testimony this week to the greatness of Jesus Christ with both your words and actions?
2.  Have you been exposed to sexually alluring material or allowed your mind to entertain inappropriate  thoughts about someone who is not your spouse this week?
3.  Have you lacked any integrity in your financial dealings this week, or coveted something that does not  belong to you?
4.  Have you been honoring, understanding and generous in your important relationships this past week?
5.  Have you damaged another person by your words, either behind their back or face-to-face?
6.  Have you given in to an addictive behavior this week? Explain.
7.  Have you continued to remain angry toward another?
8.  Have you secretly wished for another’s misfortune so that you might excel?
9.  Did you finish your Bible reading this week?
   
10. Have you been honest in your answers?