Rooted Online Facilitator Resources

Welcome To Rooted Online!

Hey Online Rooted Facilitators get a front-row seat to life transformation! Justin here, the Online Discipleship Pastor at Mariners Church and I get to help all the people from Online get involved it the Loop, the strategy of our church. From daily devotions to weekly group time, sharing stories to serving together, and the prayer experience, which can be life-changing, we are excited about 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 an online facilitator throughout the Rooted session. If you have any questions, let me know, I am here to help.

Justin Herman, Online Discipleship Pastor
Cell Phone: 714-600-0354
[email protected]

Training Resources

Leader Gatherings
Rooted Facilitator Training
Sermon Resources
Facilitator Book
Video Links
Serve Experience
Spiritual Gift Assessment
Weekly Email Videos

Leader Gatherings

Leader Gatherings are essential to how our online team serves and equips you to facilitate your group. Please plan on joining us on the following dates via Zoom:

Monday, Sept 22nd, 6-7p • Online training
Monday, Oct 13th, 6-7p • Online training

Zoom Meeting Information for all 2 Trainings:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 714 600 0354
Passcode: online

Rooted Facilitator Training

In addition to our Zoom 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!

Watch Videos

Listen to the Podcast

Prayer Experiene Tips for Online

Share Your Story

How to Share Your Screen

Guide for Choosing A Therapist

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
- I am Lonely/God is Community 9.10.22
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
- He Guides and Teaches 7.23.22
Wk 4 – Where is God in the midst of Suffering
- How Does a Good God Allow Suffering 1.28.23
Wk 5 – There is an Enemy
Wk 6,7 – How can I make the most of my life
- Grace for All Nations 5.14.22
- Changed People Change the World 10.22.22
Wk 8 – How does God view money
- Gratitude is Good for You 11.5.22
- Making the Most of Your Money 8.20.23
Wk 9 – Why and how should I tell others
- He Sends 8.27.22
Wk 10 – Why is the church important
- New Community 1.13.20

Facilitator Book

With your Rooted Book, your facilitator book will help you week to week. We want to make it quick and easy for you to get your books.

For our Online Facilitators, we have free digital versions of the Rooted and Facilitator Book.
A PDF walking you through how to get your Rooted and Facilitator books is available HERE
DIGITAL Rooted Book
DIGITAL Facilitator Guide

Here is the PDF version for the Intro and Week 1 if you are waiting for a physical book.
Rooted Facilitator Guide – Intro VIEW HERE
Rooted Facilitator Guide – Week 1 VIEW HERE

Video Links

Rooted Online Kick Off Video

Week 8 Video (Carboard Testimony Included)

Rooted Online Celebration Video

All 3 of these videos are kept on YouTube, and for each of them, you share your screen and sound so that everyone can watch the video together.

Serve Experience

Why We Serve Together in Rooted Online

One of the most powerful parts of the Rooted journey is the Serve Experience—and that’s no different for Rooted Online. Serving together as a group isn’t just about doing good; it’s about growing closer to God and each other as you live out your faith in a tangible way.

For Rooted Online, we partner with one of the great ministries of Mariners Church: ESL Café. This online café creates space for your group to serve together by joining live, conversational English classes with people from around the world who are seeking to learn English.

It’s simple, meaningful, and impactful. No special skills required—just a willingness to show up, speak kindly, and help someone feel seen and supported.

When your group serves together, you’ll experience the joy of being part of something bigger than yourselves. And through ESL Café, you’ll witness firsthand how God is using Mariners Online to reach the nations—one conversation at a time.

Spiritual Gift Assessment

Spiritual Giftings Test

- Share these with your group members; here are the links to the Spiritual Gifting Tests: Spiritual Pathways Assessment & Spiritual Gifts Questionnaire.

These tests are TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE WEEK 8

Spiritual Giftings – Put Into Practice

Use the following steps to guide a practical discussion with your group:
Step 1: Watch Serve Video with Doug Fields with Your Group
Step 2: Discuss Results of Spiritual Gift Tests.
Step 3: Take ACTION! Have your group check out the Volunteer page and take the next step!

For members in your group who are part of our Online congregation, please encourage them to reach out to our Online Pastor, Justin Herman ([email protected]), for more ways to serve with our Online Community.

Also, feel free to be BOLD. Speak something you see in the people of your group and take the bold step to do this individually.

Weekly Email Videos

Below you’ll find videos for all 10 weeks of Rooted. These are the same videos you’ll receive in your weekly emails—but we’ve collected them here so you can access them anytime.

Each video offers a quick snapshot of what to focus on as you head into that specific week. They’re designed to help you prepare in advance—not after the fact—so be sure to watch them before your next group meeting.

Use these videos to stay one step ahead, lead with confidence, and create a great experience for your group!

(Below are the links to all 10 videos, just list them Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Etc.. don’t have to include Rooted Online Faciliator Training in listing each.

Key Dates

These are for the Rooted Online session.

Online

Online

Fall Session goes Tuesdays • Aug 26 – Oct 28 • 6:30-8:30p (while not every session will go until 830p)

October 14th: Week 8 “Money Week”. Additionally, you will complete Cardboard Testomines this week with your group.

November 8/9th: The Rooted Online Celebration will be held virtually on the weekend of November 8/9th at any service of your selection. You can view service times at Mariners.Online

When will I get my group roster and meeting location?

You will receive your group roster at the first Rooted Online Leader Gathering. It will be in a google Sheets doc, but will also be added onto Rock Portal.

Please note that your roster will likely change within the first 2 weeks of Rooted due to drop-outs and add-ins. Before Kick-Off, you will want to email your group, welcome them and sent them the meeting Zoom link.

If you already have a Zoom account great, if you do not, we will add you to ours.

If you have any questions reach out to Justin.

How do I update my group roster?

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 if they have not shown up for multiple weeks. Chat with Justin or your coach before taking this step. If someone is missing from your roster, or if you have any other questions regarding roster updates, please connect with Justin.

Need A Rooted and Facilitator book?

We HAVE Free Digital Versions of the Rooted and Facilitator Book.

Here is a link to the PDF on how to get the 2 books in digital form for free. LINK HERE
Here is a link to the DIGITAL Rooted Book.LINK HERE
Here is a link to the DIGITAL Facilitator Guide. LINK HERE

Here is the PDF version for the Intro and Week 1 if you waiting for a physical book.

Rooted Facilitator Guide VIEW HERE
Rooted Facilitator Guide – Week 1 VIEW HERE
Rooted Week 1 & 2 as well VIEW HERE

***If you REALLY want a paper book, let me know and we will work it out.

What if a person in my group does not have the book?

There are a couple options here.

Rooted Week 1 & 2 PDF for those who still need to order their book LINK HERE

They can also get the Rooted Workbook in Digital form HERE

Also, for a physical book, they can order it online here: Rooted Book
Promo Code: ROOTED (this is only if they need it 100% off)
Shipping Code: SHIPPING (this will get them free shipping)

*These codes can be shared only with those who need it. It is specific to the online community.

How does Kick-Off night, Week 8 and Celebration work Online?

Good thought! Let us clarify, cause it does look a little different Online.

ALL Online facilitators will have a link to the KICK-OFF, Week 8 or Celebration Video. (Video Links Below)

You can…

Either download the video and share your screen.
Open the video on youtube and share your screen.
You can email them the link or put the link in the chat to watch the video together having everyone hit play at the same time.

This is a pre-recorded videos you will watch together, and move right into your week 1 from the kick off, week 8 discussion or from Celebration to the Mariners Online Service.

It wil be the same for Kick off, Week 8 and Celebration.

Rooted Kick Off Video, for Week 1
**You can also Download the Video HERE from Google Drive

Money Talk, Week 8
Rooted Celebration

Do I need to take weekly attendance?

Each week, you’ll receive a reminder email just before your group meeting with a direct link to the My Mariners portal.

When you receive the email, just follow these simple steps:

Scroll down to the “Groups” section on your My Mariners page and select your Rooted group.
Click on the “Attendance” tab.
Choose the correct meeting date and select each group member who attended.

If you notice someone is missing from your roster, please email us so we can update it right away.

Thank you for helping us track attendance – it plays a big role in how we support and care for participants throughout the Rooted experience!

How do I book my group’s serve experience?

Every Online Rooted session comes with a great service experience. Justin works with our Outreach Team to schedule them for you. You will get details from him. If you have questions reach out to Justin or your coach any time.

What’s my role in helping the group transition to a Life Group?

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. In most times the Rooted Facilitator is helping to identify that potential leader from within the group.

We ask that you “recommend” a 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 Online trainings.

Where do I go for help?

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! To your coach or Justin any time.