Welcome to The Kindness Project
Right now, it seems like no one can agree on anything. One thing we can all agree on? We all could use more kindness.
Here you’ll find everything you need to guide your
through six weeks of growing in Kindness.
By the end of this project, you’ll get an honorary degree in Kindness (well…not officially, but we can get you a certificate if you’d like!)
Here’s How It’ll Work
1. Find your people
This can be your family, your friends, or your small group.
2. Videos
Dive deeper into each week's main idea or re-watch Sunday's message!
3.Activities
Okay, we see that eye roll you’re thinking “who’s got time for activities?” but really growing in kindness starts with laughter and fun, plus you’ll get to know your group on a whole new level!
4. Conversation
Okay, you watched the video, had some fun getting to know each other, next step - conversation! Below you’ll find conversation starters for kids, students, and you kids at heart - because kindness matters at every age!
5. Challenge
Now it’s time to put kindness into action—we’ll help you out with some ideas, or come up with your own kindness goals!
Have questions? Need help? Have a
great story to share?
The Kindness Project is been inspired by Shaunti Feldhahn's book, The Kindness Challenge.
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PREVIEW WEEK
Challenge
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Week 1
The Divine Kind
Conversation Starters
Challenge
Every day this week take time to write down one way God has been kind to you. Share it with your group, friends, or family.
Week 2
Kindness is a superpower
Conversation Starters
Challenge
Take time this week to implement one of the following ways to be intentionally kind from Hal Donaldson’s book “Your Next 24 Hours”. Report back to the group next week what that looked like for you, and for the recipient of the kindness.
- Use social media to track people’s birthdays and send them emails or texts of appreciation on their special day.
- Sweep the sidewalks, rake the leaves, or shovel the snow for neighbors while they are at work or away for the weekend.
- Organize a group of friends to pick up litter in your town.
Week 3
When Killing with Kindness Kills
Conversation Starters
Challenge
Take time this week to implement one of the following ways to be intentionally kind from Hal Donaldson’s book “Your Next 24 Hours”. Report back to the group next week what extending that kindness looked like for you, and for the recipient, of the kindness.
- Write letters of appreciation to elected officials who appear to be serving the people.
- Send flowers or a card to someone going through a rough time.
Week 4
Kindness Blindness
Conversation Starters
Challenge
Take time this week to implement one of the following ways to be intentionally kind from Hal Donaldson’s book “Your Next 24 Hours”. Report back to the group next week what extending that kindness looked like for you, and for the recipient, of the kindness.
- Look for a way to serve a family member.
- Make and deliver a meal for someone who is going through an illness or difficult time (death of a family member, etc)
- Volunteer at church on Sunday mornings, or at a local hospital. Even in this season of social distancing, there are safe ways to volunteer.
Week 5
Praise Party
Conversation Starters
Challenge
Take time this week to implement one of the three ways to ‘kill them with kindness’. Be prepared to share which of these three ways you practiced kindness and how you practiced it. How was it received by the other person?
- Avoid negativity
- Practice praise
- Do something generous for someone else
Week 6
Ready, Set, Change
Conversation Starters
Challenge
Who will you be practicing the 30 days of kindness on? Use our 30 days of Kindness tracker found HERE.
It's time to act kind! At Central we believe God is able to do far more than we could ask or even imagine. It is our hope that you join us as we step into the 30 Days of Kindness.
During these 30 Days of Kindness, we will be challenged to identify and to repair a broken relationship. Many of us will be called to engage in daily reminders and actions. Some of us may need to encourage and pray with those who boldly take on this challenge. But all of us are called to fill our lives, our corners, and our world with the love and kindness of Jesus Christ!
To learn more about how to participate or encourage those who are, keep scrolling!
The world needs Christ, it's time to act kind!
It's time to put KINDNESS into practice! In our Sunday teaching series, The Kindness Project, we learned about God's kindness and the superpowers it gives us, what kindness is not, and how kindness changes our relationships.
It's time to take the next step...
Join us as we step into 30 Days of Kindness. During these 30 Days you'll be challenged to identify a broken relationship and start being intentionally kind toward that one person.
We know it might be a challenge...
Each one of us is called to fill our lives, our corners of our world with the love and kindness of Jesus Christ. Encourage and pray for one another as we boldly take on this challenge!
Download a calendar that will provide you with one daily action step for 30 days!
Download Printable Calendar