• Sermon Series Name: Pass It On
• Message Title: Lead By Example
• Short Summary: This week, Pastor Elliott challenges us to move from a consumer mindset to a producer mindset in our spiritual lives. Drawing from John 15, he emphasizes the importance of remaining in Christ to bear fruit and encourages us to engage the next generation in this journey of faith.

Icebreaker Question

• If you could instantly become an expert in any skill or hobby, what would it be and why? How do you think this skill could be used to serve others?

Review of the Previous Week’s "I Will" Statement

• Reflect on your commitment from last week: I will have a five-minute intentional conversation with the kid in my life. What challenges did you face in fulfilling it? What was the most surprising or meaningful part of the conversation?

Five Discussion Questions (Core Focus)

1. Reflecting on the Message:
   • Rodney's message highlighted John 15:5, where Jesus says, "I am the vine; you are the branches." How do you understand the concept of remaining in Christ? What does this look like in your daily life?
   • Context: Jesus emphasizes the necessity of staying connected to Him to bear fruit.
   • Life Application: Consider practical ways you can deepen your connection with Christ this week.
2. Consumer vs. Producer Mindset:
   • Describe a time when you realized you were more of a consumer in your faith journey. What steps did you take to become a producer?
   • Context: Rodney's message contrasts consuming with producing in our spiritual lives.
   • Life Application: Identify one area in your life where you can shift from consuming to producing.
3. Influencing the Next Generation:
   • How have you seen the impact of spiritual mentorship in your life or the lives of others? What role do you believe you can play in discipling the next generation?
   • Context: Rodney encourages us to engage the next generation in spiritual production.
   • Life Application: Think of one young person you can invest in spiritually this week.
4. Challenges in Producing Fruit:
   • What are some obstacles you face in producing spiritual fruit? How do you overcome these challenges?
   • Context: Jesus speaks about pruning and the necessity of bearing fruit.
   • Life Application: Reflect on what "pruning" might look like in your life and how it can lead to greater fruitfulness.
5. Experiencing Joy in Production:
   • The message mentioned that producing fruit brings joy to the Father. Can you share a moment when you experienced joy through serving or producing fruit in your life?
   • Context: Jesus teaches that producing fruit is a source of joy.
   • Life Application: Plan a specific act of service this week that you believe will bring joy to God and to others.

This Week’s "I Will" Statement

• I will team up with a kid in my life to find a way we can serve together.

Prayer Prompts

1. Prayer Requests: Begin by asking group members to share any personal prayer requests.
2. Prayer for Connection: Pray for a deeper connection with Christ, that we may remain in Him and bear much fruit.
3. Prayer for the Next Generation: Pray for opportunities and courage to disciple and serve alongside the next generation, helping them become spiritual producers.

Rewatch the Message

• For further reflection, you can rewatch the message at www.pathwaychurch.com/messages.