D.N.A. Groups

Discipleship. Networking. Accountability. Banding Us Together.

What are D.N.A. Groups?

D.N.A. stands for Discipleship, Networking and Accountability and is a group of 3-5 people. This group joins us together in a networking community that helps us disciple each other, care for each other and hold each other accountable. We read together, pray together and meet together to become the love of God for one another and the world. Learn more.

Learn more about D.N.A. Groups and how to organize your time together with this downloadable PDF.

Why should I join?

Asbury Theological Seminary recognizes that all students, residential and non-residential, begin a unique formative journey when they enroll in graduate and post-graduate studies. We also recognize that being part of a community makes every journey better. Joining a D.N.A. Group will give you the opportunity to connect with other students on a spiritual level for encouragement, accountability and community.

How to Start Your DNA Small Group Experience

Learn more about how to organize your time together with this downloadable PDF.

DNA Group Meeting Format

Opening

Group prayer adapted from Ephesians 5:14 and 3:14-19.

Questions

1. How is it with your soul?
2. What are your struggles and successes?
3. How might the Spirit and Scriptures be speaking in your life?

WHEN YOU ARE READY TO GO DEEPER…

4. Do you have any sin that you want to confess?
5. Are there any secrets or hidden things you would like to share?

Closing

Group prayer adapted from Ephesians 3:20-21

The seven commitments

  1. Respect the clock: Do your best to share within 15–20 minutes.
  2. Challenge by choice: You have permission to skip a question at any time.
  3. No cross-talk: Don’t give advice or interrupt.
  4. One Counselor (come Holy Spirit): Listen and pay attention to how the Holy Spirit might prompt you to pray.
  5. Comfort with empathy: Hold space for others with open hearts. Rather than offering pity or sympathy, show up and tune in— bless, encourage, and build up.
  6. Community of grace: When someone confesses sin, pardon by saying, “In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven.” If someone shares a secret, thank them for their courage and never judge.
  7. Strictly confidential: Never share another person’s comments outside of the group.

Thanks to Seedbed for allowing us to use these discipleship resources for the spiritual formation of students at Asbury Seminary.

How do I get involved?

It’s simple! Fill out the form and let us know you are interested in being in a D.N.A. Group. We will contact you shortly with a follow-up email that will help us match you with a group. Each group has a leader that helps the group set up times and places to meet, whether that be in person, online, or by phone. The format that all groups use can be found here and has examples of what a D.N.A. Group looks like and the flow of a meeting.

DNA Group Signup