Chapter 2: Girl, Why You So Pushy?

Discussion Focus: Discuss Chapter 2 - Embracing purpose and reframing assertiveness. 

Activities:

• Round Robin: Who are some women pushers from Scripture and in your own life who inspire you to fulfill your purpose as a life-giver, too?

• Review Themes and Points from Chapter 2

• Review discussion questions and biblical examples of women who pursued purpose.

• Small groups share personal stories of purpose and ways they feel called to contribute.

Assignments:

• Chapter 3 (Church Hurt) to be read before Meeting 4.

• Complete one Journal Prompt or Reflection Prompt this week.

Chapter 3: All My Life I Had To Fight

Discussion Focus: Discuss Chapter 3 - Identifying and healing from church hurt.

Activities:

• Discuss & Review Themes from Chapter 3 on Healing

• Reflect on the impact of past church hurt and discuss healthy boundaries.

• Faith Circles pray for each other’s healing journey.

Assignments:

• Chapter 4 (Healing) to be read before Meeting 5.

• Complete one Journal Prompt or Reflection Prompt each week

Chapter 4: Breaking Free

Discussion Focus: Discuss Chapter 4 - Understanding spiritual warfare and cultivating resilience.

• Activities:

• Full group discussion on resilience and setting healthy spiritual boundaries.

• Faith Circles discuss ways they can support each other through challenging faith journeys.

Assignments:

• Read Chapter 5 for next week

• Complete one Journal Prompt or Reflection Prompt this week.

• Recruit volunteers for the panel discussion: Panelists prepare to answer questions in the next meeting for Chapters 1-4 recap

Chapters 1-4: Panel Discussion; Chapter 5: Group Discussion

In this session, we will host a panel discussion featuring four volunteers from the group who will share their insights and reflections on the first set of chapters we’ve read together.

Guided by a moderator, the panelists will discuss key themes, takeaways, and personal applications. Following the panel, the rest of the group will have the opportunity to contribute their thoughts, fostering a rich and interactive discussion.

This session is designed to deepen our understanding of the text and hear diverse perspectives from our collective journey.

Schedule:

• 12 pm - 1 pm: The panel will discuss themes from Chapters 1-4

• 1 pm - 2 pm: The Group will discuss Chapter 5: I’m Not Your Superwoman

Assignments:

• Chapter 6 to be read before Meeting 7.

• Complete one Journal Prompt or Reflection Prompt this week.

  
  

Chapter 6: Blooming in Babylon

• Discussion Focus: Thriving in a secular world while staying true to faith.

• Key Questions:

• “What challenges do you face in remaining faithful in secular spaces?”

• “What practices help you stay grounded in your faith?”

• Activities:

• Discuss ways to flourish as a faith-centered individual in a challenging world.

• Faith Circles reflects on personal growth throughout the book and shares parting insights.

• Assignments:

  • Read Chapter 7 before next meeting

  • Complete one Journal Prompt or Reflection Prompt this week.

Chapter 7: Have You Seen Her?

Discussion Focus: Addressing the absence of Black women in church spaces and creating inclusive communities.

Activities:

• Explore the gospel vision for restoring Black women to vital roles in the church.

• Discussion on how to create and maintain inclusive church spaces.

Faith Circles share reflections and future commitments.

Assignments:

• Read The Epilogue (A Love Letter to the Black Church) as reflective reading to close the study.

• Final Journal Prompt or Reflection Prompt this week.

Next Meeting: Brunch! 

Flourish & Fellowship Brunch

Celebrate the journey of growth and faith with the Flourish & Fellowship Brunch, a joyful conclusion to this season of the Thorn & Bloom Collective - Book Club. This special event will feature fellowship, delicious food, and meaningful conversations as we reflect on the insights and connections cultivated throughout the series.

• Location: To Be Determined! But its coming really soon!