Small Groups |
| A Christian Small Group is an intentional face-to-face
gathering of 3-12 people who meet on a regular time schedule with
the common purpose of discovering and growing in the possibilities
of an abundant life in Christ. |
Small Groups Are... |
- Where inquirers can discuss their questions
with other seekers.
- Where we meet others and develop friendships. (It is hard to
meet and get to know others in an hour at Sunday services.)
- Where we study the Bible together, try to discern God's message,
and share with each other what the verses mean to us.
- Where we develop friends and find comfort in our daily walk.
As followers of Christ, we are to be with others. It is not to
be a solitary walk.
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What is the Purpose of Small Groups? |
| When you meet with a small group of people on a regular
time schedule with the purpose of discovering and growing spiritually
in the possibilities of an abundant life in Christ Jesus as Lord
and Savior, your life begins to change. You begin to actually see
the freedom of your choices through Christ. Your personal ministry
and mission in this life takes on new meaning. You have actually
heard about this in church from our pastors and read about it in
the brochure entitled, The Transformative Journey to Christ-Likeness. |
| This is not a "quick fix" but one that happens
through having a place to belong, to grow, and to serve. You may
ask, "Why should I join a small group?" |
| Groups exist to: |
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Get Involved |
| There are small groups for a wide variety of interests:
singles, couples, families, men, women, morning, evening, etc. |
| If you are interested in joining a small group, pick
up a Small Groups brochure from the Hospitality Center on Sunday
morning and fill out the enclosed form or email Rol or Camille Chapman.
Another way to connect is to fill out a yellow card in the back of
the pews and drop it in the collection plate. |
| Small groups mutually decide upon an agreement with
each other. (We call it their covenant.) They decide time and frequency
of meetings, what their purpose will be, and how the meetings will
be organized. |
| We stress that a Small Group spend time building relationships
and that there be time for Bible study. In time they become supportive
and caring of one another. |
| Finally, one mandatory rule – "What is said here
stays here." |
Team Members |
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