With an unforgettable parable, Jesus challenges us to leave the ninety-nine to find the one who is lost (Luke 15:4). What's your part in this parable? How does this truth shape the way that we should reach our community?

 As our church grows older, it’s tempting to shift our focus from the mission to the members. What will happen to a church that turns inward? Why is it essential that we do not sit back or grow comfortable with our recent growth?

 Together, we want to be all-in for God and all-in for our community. How do you see the influence of Northview reaching more people in our community and impacting more lives as our church grows?

What are the challenges or changes that come with more people attending Northview?

 The primary goal in this generosity initiative is 100% engagement. More than a few people, some people or most people, we want everyone to be all-in. What’s your initial reaction to For the One and the future of Northview?

 What are you most excited about when it comes to this initiative?

What makes you nervous or apprehensive? Is there anything holding you back from being all-in?

Apart from God, we can do nothing. Spend time in prayer and ask God to reach one more person with the hope of the gospel.

What material possession do you value the most? Why is this special to you? 

What would it take to give away (not sell) this item? 

What's the difference between being “compelled” by Christ's love (controlled or constrained) and giving under “compulsion” (force or threat)?

God’s generosity should be the ultimate reason and motivation for being generous with others. In what ways has God been generous with you? 

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 says Christ's love compels us to “no longer live for ourselves but for Him.” How would a friend or family member who doesn't know your financial position evaluate your generosity based on your lifestyle, time and resources? In what ways are you visibly generous?

Generosity isn't about giving your best, but His best as it flows through you. When it comes to generosity, what do you want to pass on and share with others? 

Would you describe yourself as a confident person? Why or why not? 

When was a moment in your life when you were the most confident? What made you so confident? 

In what situations, decisions or environments do you pull back and lack confidence? 

How is your confidence when it comes to church or your spiritual life? If you measured your faith on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being very low and 10 being very confident, where are you at?

Have you ever experienced a time when your faith was rattled, shaken or lost? What happened? How did you gain your confidence and restore your faith? 

In 2 Corinthians 5:2–4, Paul uses the metaphor of the "earthly tent" to describe our body as temporary housing that wears out over time. What do you look forward to the most as you think about a new heavenly body? How might you be different physically, emotionally and mentally? 

What does it look like to align your practice of generosity with your view of eternity? 

Paul makes it clear that the goal of life is to please the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:9). How does living in a way that pleases the Lord give you confidence in your daily decisions?

When was a time in your life when finances were tight and you lived with little money? What are some of your most meaningful memories from this time? What are some hard memories from this season? 

The Macedonian Christians were in the “midst of a severe trial” and “extreme poverty,” yet they gave with “overflowing joy” and “beyond their ability.”  Have you ever been in a situation where you felt prompted to be generous even though you did not have much financially? What compelled you to share what you had?

The Macedonian church “urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing” (2 Cor 8:4). Do you tend to view giving more as an obligation or a privilege?

What makes a gift special or meaningful? What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

Paul calls giving an “act of grace” and urges the church to “excel in the grace of giving”  (2 Cor 8:7). How does viewing giving as a “grace” strengthen your understanding of what it means to practice generosity?

As you have grown older, how has your view of money or possessions changed? 

When it comes to giving, the Bible teaches more about your attitude than the amount. Consider the words the Bible uses to describe moments of generosity. What does God want your heart to be like when you give? Why is this important?  

Living For The One means we are God’s ambassadors. He makes His appeal through us. And we are His witnesses. What does being an “ambassador” for Christ look like in your daily life (work, school or home)? 

Who in your circle of influence needs to hear the hope of the gospel? How can you be more intentional with this person and point them to Jesus? 

The mark of a great church is not how many people attend. It’s how people live differently because they are a part of it. How has Northview helped you live differently in the last year? 

For some, the idea of commitment can be scary. What makes committing to something difficult, risky or intimidating? 

In general, do you avoid risk or are you comfortable with taking risks?

What is the difference between simply agreeing with the church's mission and being committed to it?

The testimony from Sunday shared a video from Brad and Katie, who made a commitment before Brad lost his job. Do you have a time in your life when you stepped out in faith and kept your commitment when it was difficult or risky? What did you learn about yourself, and what did you learn about God during this time?

Everything we have comes from God, including our ability to produce wealth. Why is it difficult to believe what we have is given to us by the hand of God and not a result of our intelligence, hard work or determination?

Today is a game-changing day in our church. Imagine five years from now. What specific changes or results do you hope to see because of this generosity initiative?

The six keywords in this series are: Crazy?, Compelled, Confident, Complete, Committed, and Convinced. Which of these words stand out to you and why?

Paul was dramatically changed after a convincing encounter with the resurrected Jesus. What is one moment in your life that convinced you of God's love and changed your life's trajectory?

Paul's zeal for persecuting the church was redirected toward planting and growing the church. Where has God taken a passion in your life and redirected it for His Kingdom?

What is one takeaway from Commitment Sunday that impacted you the most? Why?

In your own words, what does it mean to live your life For the One?