Banding
A community of disciples dedicated to practicing the way of Jesus, together.
Where you belong shapes who you become.
A band is an intentionally small group of three to four women or men committed to a rule of life, who meet weekly to engage in transformational questions and to pray for one another. Banding is one of the ways that we experience connection and practice community at Eden.
It’s often been said “if you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together.” So we find that spiritual growth is as close as a few other people who are willing to band together.
Band meeting Format
Start with an Opening Prayer
How is it with your soul?
Where are you noticing the Holy Spirit at work in your life?
What are you processing from the Sunday teaching, and how’s the weekly practice going?
Considering the four layers of sin, is there anything you need you need to confess to the group or wish to keep secret?
Have you been honest in all your answers today?
End with a Closing Prayer
Format following a Sabbath. Sunday.
Start with an Opening Prayer
How is it with your soul?
How’s it going with your current focus from your latest Spiritual Health Reflection?
How’s it going living by your rule of life? Do you need to add, subtract, or modify any practices in it?
Considering the four layers of sin, is there anything you need to confess to the group or wish to keep secret?
Have you been honest in all your answers today?
End with an Closing Prayer
Banding Resources
Feelings List
For Question 01, use this list of words to help you put language to what you’re experiencing in your soul.
Four Layers of Sin
Discover the deeper layers of sin that conspire against us and hold us back from maturity in our spiritual journey
Rule of Life
A rule of life is how we practice the way of Jesus together. Your rule of life is not rigid; it should change as you change.
Band Evaluation Guide
Learn to evaluate your band in healthy ways. We would suggest referring to this resource whenever you take a break.