The purpose of small groups is to provide an avenue for discipleship in covenant community.
We hold fast to five overarching values for small groups:
Relationships
While prayer, fellowship, and discussion of curriculum are key elements of a Small Group, the driving force is spiritual growth.
Authenticity
The atmosphere of a Small Group should encourage openness and transparency among members. This is an environment where people should feel free to be themselves.
Confidentiality
For authenticity to occur, member must be able to trust that issues discussed in Small Group are not to be shared outside the group.
Respect
Group members should never say anything meant to embarrass or hurt their group members.
Availability
A primary responsibility of community is to prioritize for specific relationships. This requires a willingness to be available to meet each other’s needs.
Resources
TRAINING
STUDY MATERIAL
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TRAINING
- Group Dynamics (training for how to effectively lead a small group with different personalities)
- Habitudes (spiritual leadership training)
- Three Elements of Vibrant Small Groups (article)
- Facilitating Discussions (series of articles)
- Building Relationships (series of articles)
- Troubleshooting Small Group Issues (small group commitment, group dynamics, challenging members, etc)
- Apprentice a Leader (series of articles)
- How to Sabotage a Bible Study (inspiration from Screwtape Letters writing)
- 6 Questions Ask When Studying the Bible
- Introduction to Small Groups (basic video guides to assist leaders)
STUDY MATERIAL
- 14 Keys to Lasting Love (marriage focused study)
- 9 Month Women’s Mentoring Study
- 9 Month Men’s Mentoring Study
- City Changers (rating and equipping people to know God, Love People, and Impact Our World)
- Collective 2019 (finding your life purpose)
- Fighting to be a Man of God
- Financial Peace University (Dave Ramsey study on finances)
- Friends at Midnight
- Fresh Fire (marriage focused study)
- Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
- How to Read the Bible (series that explores origins, content, and purpose of the Bible)
- Jesus and the Rich Man
- Jesus and Zacchaeus
- Jesus Feeds the 5000
- Jesus Heals the Paralytic
- Jesus Tempted
- Jesus Walks on Water
- Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet
- Romans (video series that breaks down the literary design of Romans and its flow of thought)
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