“You’re not supposed to be able to ask the question, ‘How was church this weekend?’ Because church is not a program - it is an all consuming way of being.” — The R3 Network

Questions to Explore

1. Share your thoughts on the Heartbeat > Muscle > Cosmetics metaphor. Does it help make sense of why our churches are struggling to reach emerging culture? How have you witnessed this in your own experience?

2. What do you think the church’s Heartbeat should be?

3. Share your thoughts on the following statement from the module: “You’re not supposed to be able to ask the question, ‘How was church this weekend?’ Because church is not a program - it is an all consuming way of being.”

Explore Further

Want an inspiring glimpse into what missional churches look like? Check out these mind-blowing documentaries:

• Sheep Among Wolves, Vol. 2 (Condensed)

• We Are Church Documentary

• Underground People