Welcome!
Rooted Facilitators get a front-row seat to life transformation! From daily devotions to weekly group time, sharing of stories to serve, and prayer experiences – we are excited for all the ways God will move in and through your group. This page is a collection of key dates, important information, and resources to equip you as a facilitator throughout the Rooted session.
Training Resources
Leader Gatherings
Leader Gatherings are an essential part of how our team serves and equips you to facilitate your group. Please plan on joining us on the following dates:
Irvine
Sunday, Apr 14, 12:45-2p • RM 208 • Register here
Sunday, May 5, 12:45-2p • RM 208 • Register here
Sunday, Jun 2, 12:45-2p • RM 208 • Register here
Huntington Beach
Sunday, Apr 7 • Mariners Huntington Beach
Sunday, May 5 • 1-2p • Mariners Huntington Beach
Sunday, June 2 • 1-2p • Mariners Huntington Beach
Mission Viejo
Sunday, Apr 14 • 1:30p • Mariners Mission Viejo
Sunday, May 5 • 1:30p • Mariners Mission Viejo
Sunday, Jun 2 • 1:30p • Mariners Mission Viejo
North Irvine
Wednesday, Apr 10 • 8p • Online Training
Tuesday, May 14 • 8p • Online Training
Tuesday, Jun 18 • 8p • Online Training
Santa Ana
Wednesday, Apr 10
Wednesday, May 8
Wednesday, Jun 5
Mariners at OC Rescue Mission
Sunday, Apr 14 • Mariners at OC Rescue Mission
Sunday, May 5 • Mariners at OC Rescue Mission
Sunday, Jun 2 • Mariners at OC Rescue Mission
Oceanside
Sunday, Apr 7
Weekly trainings thereafter. More info coming soon.
Rooted Facilitator Training
In addition to in-person leader gatherings throughout the session, please follow along with the weekly facilitator training. Watch in video format or tune in to the audio version through the Rooted Facilitator Podcast!
Sermon Resources
As you prepare for each week you may find the following sermons helpful, not only for you but for your group, as they seek to unpack specific topics more fully.
- Wk 1 – What is Rooted
- Wk 2 – Who is God
- Who Is this God – Fall 2020 Series
- Faith vs. Science: Can it only be one? 1.28.24
- Wk 3 – How does God speak to us
- Wk 4 – Where is God in the midst of Suffering
- Wk 5 – There is an Enemy
- Wk 6,7 – How can I make the most of my life
- Wk 8 – How does God view money
- Wk 9 – Why and how should I tell others
- Wk 10 – Why is the church important
- New Community 1.13.20
Key Dates
Select your congregation to view Rooted session dates specific to your location.
Irvine
Tuesdays • Apr 16 – Jun 18 • 6:30-8:30p
Thursdays • Apr 18 – Jun 20 • 6:30-8:30p
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Thursdays • Apr 18 – Jun 20 • 9:30-11:30a* (Women’s AM)
Fridays • Apr 19 – Jun 21 • 7:30-9:30p (Mandarin Speaking)
*Thursday AM Women’s groups will join for the evening large gatherings instead for Week 1 (Apr 18) and Week 8 (Jun 6)
Rooted Celebration • Sunday, Jun 23
10:00a – Join us in the Community Center with your group
11:30a – Attend Worship Service with your group
12:30p – Baptisms after the 11:30a service
Rooted Celebration Baptism • Register here
Rooted Celebration Childcare • Register here
Huntington Beach
Tuesdays • Apr 16 – Jun 18 • 6:30-8:30p
Rooted Celebration • Sunday, June 23
Mission Viejo
Tuesdays • Apr 16 – Jun 18 • 6:30-8:30p
Rooted Celebration • Sunday, June 23
North Irvine
Wednesdays • Apr 17 – Jun 19 • 6:30-8:30p
Rooted Celebration • Sunday, June 23
Santa Ana
Tuesdays • Apr 16 – Jun 18 • 6:30-8:30p (Young Adults)
Wednesdays • Apr 17 – Jun 19 • 6:30-8:30p
Rooted Celebration • Sunday, June 23
Mariners at OC Rescue Mission
Tuesdays • Apr 16 – Jun 18 • 6:30-8:30p
Sundays • Apr 21 – Jun 23 • 1-3p
Rooted Celebration • Sunday, June 23
Oceanside
Tuesdays • Apr 16 – Jun 18 • 6:30-8:30p
Sundays • Apr 21 – Jun 23 • 1-3p
Rooted Celebration • Sunday, June 23
You will receive your group roster at the first Rooted Leader Gathering. Please note that your roster will likely change within the first 2 weeks of Rooted due to drop-outs and add-ins. We hope that you will take time before Kick-Off to review and pray over the individuals in your group. We will also aim to confirm your meeting location during that first gathering but may not be able to do so until the Kick-Off night.
As a facilitator, you have the ability to view, manage and make updates to your group roster through the My Mariners portal, under Group Toolbox. For detailed instructions on how to update the status of your group members, please click here.
Confirmed drops/no-shows in your group should be marked “inactive” in your group. If someone is missing from your roster, or if you have any other questions regarding roster updates, please email us.
We ask facilitators to arrive by 5:30p as we gather to pray and talk through the flow of the evening. Facilitators then greet their group members in the Community Center, and begin to get to know each other! You’ll then hear our “kick-off-night” live talk before being sent off to your group space for your first group discussion.
While we don’t ask you to take weekly attendance, we do ask that you let our team know in the event that you have “no-shows” or individuals who may drop off later on. You can also make the changes yourself via “My Mariners”. Instructions available here.
Every Rooted session comes with a new set of incredible group serve opportunities. View this session’s serve opportunities below.
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Mariners at OC Rescue Mission Rooted Serves • Spring 2024 (Coming soon)
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Oceanside Rooted Serves • Spring 2024 (Coming soon)
Great question! Our hope for every Rooted group is that they continue on in Biblical community, practicing spiritual rhythms together as a Life Group. In some cases, the Rooted Facilitator goes on with the group as the Life Group Leader. At other times the Rooted Facilitator is helping to identify that potential leader from within the group. If that’s you, we ask that you “recommend” that leader to our team by week 6 of Rooted so that we can then do the work of vetting, interviewing, and eventually training as the group takes their next steps. Additionally, we cover more of what to look for in a Life Group Leader in our video and in-person trainings.
Childcare is available for children from birth through 5th grade. The cost is $100 per child for the full 10-week session. Registration is found in the Rooted confirmation email.
Childcare is provided to our facilitators if needed, please reach out to the Rooted team at your congregation for instructions on how to register your child(ren).
Our team is here to equip, support and pray with you throughout the Rooted journey. If you need additional support please reach out to us!
Melissa Roeder
Discipleship Project Manager
[email protected] 949.769.8308
John Thomas
Irvine Discipleship Pastor
[email protected] 949.769.8432
Nicole Muriu
Outreach Multiplication Director
[email protected] 949.769.8461