DNA GROUPS
As disciples of Jesus,
we want to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18) and to be “transformed by the renewing of [our] minds” (Romans 12:2). Discipleship happens in gospel community and a DNA group can be a key catalyst for this growth and transformation.
A DNA group is a group of ideally 3 people - men with men, women with women - who meet together regularly in order to care deeply for one another and to foster growth as disciples of Jesus. As disciples, we want to experience transformation through the Holy Spirit that affects our whole person. The DNA acronym helps us unpack our discipleship goals:
Discover: Led by the Holy Spirit, the group will study the Bible and ask questions about what it says about God and ourselves. The goal is to teach the head.
Nurture: Led by the Holy Spirit, the group will repent and believe in the gospel, and help each other to do the same. The goal is to shepherd the heart.
Act: Led by the Holy Spirit, the group will listen and obey as He calls us to bear fruit in keeping with repentance. The goal is to empower the hands.
The goal of a DNA group is to help one another discover Jesus in the Scriptures, nurture the truths of the gospel in our hearts, and faithfully act on what the Spirit calls us to do. Our hope is that a DNA group enables us to grow as disciples in community as we learn to apply the gospel to every part of our lives.
If you’d like to join a DNA group with Karis Church, talk to your MC leader about getting connected to one. If you haven’t yet joined an MC, visit our Missional Communities page to learn more and find an MC to visit!