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Tapping into the power of small groups

A Christian small group is an intentional face-t-face gathering of 3-12 people on a regular time schedule with the common purpose of discovering and growing in the possibilities of the abundant life in Christ. Roberta Hestenes , Building Christian Community Through Small Groups,

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Tapping into the power of small groups

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  1. A Christian small group is an intentional face-t-face gathering of 3-12 people on a regular time schedule with the common purpose of discovering and growing in the possibilities of the abundant life in Christ. Roberta Hestenes, Building Christian Community Through Small Groups, Pasadena, CA: Fuller Seminary, 1985, p.35

  2. Tapping into the power of small groups Small Groups meet for many different reasons: • Fellowship and support • Address specific life topics such as marriage, parenting, dating, addiction, or divorce recovery • Study the Bible or grow spiritually “Small groups are one of the most powerful tools of life change and spiritual growth!” Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend, Making Small Groups Work “From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work” -Ephesians 4:16

  3. What happens in small groups? • A second family • Connection • Discipline and structure • Prayer • Accountability • Forgiveness • Support and Strengthening • Mentoring • Grieving • Healing • Confrontation • Modeling • Acceptance of Weakness • Discipleship

  4. Who is qualified to be in a small group? EVERYONE! Shopping around for a small group or experiencing the different groups is a great idea! Things to Consider • Group Purpose Fits Your Purpose • Each group will have it’s own functions and purpose. The direction that you want to take should match the direction of the group as well. • Group Structure Fits Your Values & Abilities • Make sure you understand what the group is about and how they operate.

  5. Small Group Information Sheet Name of new member/members____________________________________________ Phone Number________________________ Cell______________________________ Email address_______________________________________________ Home Address__________________________________________________________ _____Married _____Single _______Student ______ Retired (check all that apply) Do you have children living with you? If so please list names and ages __________________________________________________________________ Interests/Hobbies _____________________________________________________________________ If you were to join a small group what time of the week would work better for you to meet……weekends or week nights? ______________________________________________________________________ Thank you for sharing this information with us! We look forward to you joining the Beautiful Savior Family! Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25

  6. Thank You! On behalf of everyone with BSLC Small Group Ministries

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