Small Groups
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| 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...
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- 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?
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| 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
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| There are small groups for a wide variety of
interests: singles, couples, families, men, women, morning, evening,
etc. To meet the needs of the 40-day Lenten series study, we also
formed new small groups. |
| 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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