A Disciple Assembles a Band of Brothers / Sisters
Gathering Information Live, online snow-day study from Josh & Jana Howerton’s home (“Howerton Casa”), Dallas-area, early Feb 2023 Interactive stream across multiple platforms; comments fed to leader in real time Scripture References Luke 5:1-11 Luke 6:12-16 John 21:1-19 James 5:16 Proverbs 27:17 Proverbs 12:18 Proverbs 13:20 Matthew 5:29-30 Romans 8:1-3 2 Peter 1:3 2 Corinthians 6:14 1 Peter 1:13 Introduction Snow and ice cancelled in-person services, so the Howertons invited everyone into their living room for a “life-group style” Bible study. Viewers asked to grab Bibles, coffee, and drop comments (location, snow-day activities, questions). Light-hearted moments: showing a newly mounted gemsbok, naming suggestions (“Zulu,” “Howie,” “Paul”). Celebrations shared: 7,148 people at Night of Prayer & Worship (Rockwall campus) Two volunteers (John Mixon & Kelly Vrooman) got engaged that night Healing testimony: Jackson, 19, 18-months free of fentanyl, instant relief from 10/10 back pain Jana’s ongoing ministry to couples battling infertility Key Points 1. Central Thesis A disciple of Jesus “assembles a band of brothers or sisters.” If Jesus did, we must. ...