All journeys are better when taken together. The pursuit begins this fall.
This fall, Westgate is going on a journey of pursuit. Together, we will explore the books of Ezra and Nehemiah where we will learn about how God’s exiled people rediscovered God’s plans for them. In many ways, believers in today’s world find ourselves in an “exile” of our own. We will use Ezra/Nehemiah as a roadmap for rediscovering God’s heart for his church and his people.
We believe God will move in powerful ways as we study, discuss and reflect together as a congregation.
This study will include:
An 11-week sermon series (starting on Kickoff Sunday - September 13)
A 10-week small group curriculum for groups to dive deeper into the week’s theme (starting the week of September 20)
A personal devotion built for personal reflection and engagement (three times per week throughout the study)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Generally speaking, churches participate in all-church studies in order to establish unity of heart and mind across all demographics and ministry areas. More specifically, we’re writing The Pursuit Project as an experience that will drive both individual formation and a rediscovery of our intended purposes as the body of Christ. If we’re going to grow into a new depth of following Jesus together, we need as much participation as possible!
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The group study curriculum is designed as an opportunity to go deeper into the text and topic for the week, as well as a chance for groups to discuss the real world applications that God is calling out of each person. We will provide a written summary of the weekend sermon, a brief summary of the primary Ezra/Nehemiah passage, questions for digging into Scripture together, and questions for personal application. We hope and assume that each leader will take time with the material before each week’s discussion to tailer the questions to their specific group.
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Week of September 20 | Freedom | How Jesus calls us on a journey to pursue God’s heart.
Week of September 27 | Provision | When God calls us on a journey, he equips us for it.
Week of October 4 | Offerings | How making sacrifices draws us into God’s presence.
Week of October 11 | Holiness | In order to turn to God, we must turn away from the sins that keep us from him.
Week of October 18 | Mourning | Exploring how the church has strayed from God’s heart.
Week of October 25 | Teamwork | Discovering how we can work together in building God’s kingdom.
Week of November 1 | Backlash | Developing a posture of strength and grace towards those who oppose God and his people.
Week of November 8 | Generosity | Growing a heart of sacrificial giving to God’s work.
Week of November 15 | Worship | Committing to a deeper pursuit of God’s heart.
Week of November 22 | Joy | Celebrating the journey and sharing his heart with the world around us.
The pursuit is almost here…
September 1 | Physical study books can be picked up at Church (cost: Free!)
September 13 | Kickoff Sunday, The Pursuit Project sermon series begins
September 20 | Small groups begin meeting the week of September 20
November 22 | Last Pursuit Project sermon, small groups meet for the last time this week
