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		<description>Join a circle and become part of a virtual Bible study group growing closer to God and each other.</description>
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			<title>What is a Circle? </title>
						<description><![CDATA[Circles are small group Bible studies that help people connect with God and each other.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:34:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="10" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 ><b>A circle is a small group Bible study that prioritizes 3 core connections:</b></h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 ><b>1. Circles help people connect with God</b></h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Every circle gathering provides an opportunity for people to grow closer to Jesus. We start by sharing a short Bible study message that speaks truth and encouragement into common aspects of daily life. Then the impactful spiritual growth takes place during your discussion. As you share your personal experiences, you're able to help each other see how you can apply Biblical principles to grow closer to God.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 ><b>2. Circles help people connect with each other</b></h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Anyone can study the Bible on their own using incredible resources the Church makes available. So what makes a circle special? YOU! The people who come alongside you in a circle and demonstrate God's love through life's ups and downs make all the difference. Finding people who have something in common and bringing them together for fellowship and friendship is a life-giving gift.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 ><b>3. Circles help people connect with themselves</b></h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Every Bible study in the circles curriculum is designed to inspire self-reflection and spiritual growth. As you apply Biblical principles to your daily life you will experience God's renewal in your thoughts, prayers, words, actions, and relationships to grow into the person God created you to be.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="9" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Anyone can start a circle in their church, community, or family by choosing a Bible study series, creating a welcoming environment, and participating in open conversation prompted by the discussion guides. Would you like to talk to one of our pastors about starting your circle? Email us at info@ForMinistryResources.com.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>How is this App Free?</title>
						<description><![CDATA[LFC circles is a ministry of Leaders Following Christ, a nonprofit family foundation dedicated to empowering ministry leaders.]]></description>
			<link>https://lfccircles.com/blog/2023/03/06/how-is-this-app-free</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="4" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">LFC circles is a ministry of Leaders Following Christ, a nonprofit family foundation dedicated to empowering ministry leaders. All services and resources provided by ministries of Leaders Following Christ, including LFC circles, are free to local leaders and funded by the generous donors of the LFC Network. You can learn more about LFC by visiting <a href="https://leadersfollowingchrist.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.LeadersFollowingChrist.org</a>.&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 ><b>Support LFC circles</b></h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">You can support our ministry and help us continue to empower leaders with free ministry resources by making a tax deductible gift to Leaders Following Christ.&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-subsplash_giving-block " data-type="subsplash_giving" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-subsplash-holder"><script id="subsplash-embed-3" type="text/javascript"> var target = document.getElementById("subsplash-embed-3"); var script = document.createElement("script"); script.type = "text/javascript"; script.onload = function() {   subsplashEmbed(     "u/-4NK6HT/give?&embed=true",     "https://subsplash.com/",     "subsplash-embed-3"   ); }; script.src = "https://dashboard.static.subsplash.com/production/web-client/external/embed-1.1.0.js"; target.parentElement.insertBefore(script, target);</script></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Circles Curriculum by For Ministry Resoruces</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Most of the Circles curriculum available on the LFC circles App is developed by For Ministry Resources.]]></description>
			<link>https://lfccircles.com/blog/2023/03/06/circles-curriculum-by-for-ministry-resoruces</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="3" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h3' ><h3 ><b>Do you still have questions? Let's Connect!</b></h3></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Most of the Circles curriculum available on the LFC circles App is developed by For Ministry Resources. For Ministry Resources strives to be multi-denominational. As a ministry, it's all about Jesus and the power of God's Word. We do not draw any denominational lines. We are both interdenominational and international. Our resources have been used in Methodist Churches in the Southwest, Baptist Churches in the Northeast, Presbyterian Churches in Europe, Charismatic Churches in Asia, and everywhere in between. Thus, we avoid divisive doctrinal issues like Charismatic vs Cessationist, Arminianism vs Calvinism, and Amillennialism vs Dispensationalism.<br><br>Why do we approach our curriculum with this mindset? We desire to tear down every possible barrier so that we can empower and equip every Christian leader regardless or budget or bandwidth.<br><br>To learn more about For Ministry Resources and browse more free curriculum and graphics, visit www.ForMinistryResources.com.&nbsp;</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Our Curriculum Pastor is available to provide our statement of faith and answer any questions you may have about theology. Email Jackson@ForMinistryResources.com to connect.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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