MARCH 13-14, 2026

connecting churches for christ

Merge is a gathering of churches in southern Wake and northern Harnett counties of North Carolina

 

steadfast | Discussion questions

Friday Night Discussion Questions

  1. Paul uses the terms “perishable” and “imperishable” multiple times throughout the passage. What is he talking about here? 

  2. Read Ephesians 2:4-7. What is a positional truth? How does God the Father see you now through the lens of Christ?

  3. What did Jesus’ death and resurrection do for us?

  4. Do you find it hard to tell others about what Christ has done for you? Why or why not?


Saturday Night Discussion Questions

  1. What does Paul mean when he says, “O death where is your sting?” even though we still see death in our world everyday?

  2. We have been given the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. In light of this, how should we live our lives?

  3. Read Luke 6:46–49. Is your life built on the sand or on the rock? How do you know? 

  4. Have you ever been tempted to be “movable” in your faith when you’ve experienced pushback from others in regard to what is right and wrong?

  5. What is your plan to stay steadfast?


2026 SCHEDULE

Friday

7:00 PM Arrive @ TCC

7:30 PM Doors open @ TCC

8:00 PM Main Session 1 

10:15 PM Dismiss to Host Homes

Saturday

9:30 AM Doors open @ TCC 

10:300 AM Main Session 2

11:15 PM Breakout Sessions 1

12:15 PM Lunch provided at TCC

1:45 PM Breakout Sessions 2

3:00 PM Church Group Activity/Free Time/Dinner with your church

7:30 PM Doors open @ TCC 

8:00 PM Main Session 3

9:15 PM Dismiss to Host Homes

Sunday

Attend worship with your group at your home church


2026 Theme | steadfast

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,

knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 15:58

 

Josh Woodcock | 2026

Josh has been a born-again believer since 2014. After coming to faith in Christ, he served as a youth pastor in Florida for three years before moving to North Carolina to pursue an MDiv in Pastoral Counseling at SEBTS. Josh currently serves as pastor of Drakes Branch Baptist Church in Drakes Branch, Virginia. His passions include serving Jesus through teaching His Word, hunting, fishing, and enjoying almost any sport.

Local Worship leader collaborative | 2026

 

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