Ministries:
Community Groups

COMMUNITY GROUPS are small groups of 8-14 people, usually meeting in a home, where people can build relationships with one another in order to help each other become better disciples of Jesus Christ.

The 4 main purposes of Community Groups include:

• Authentic Relationships

  Community Groups provide the best setting for people to come together to learn from, listen to, and care for each other. It is in this setting that believers live out the "one anothers" of Scripture. (Intimacy, confidentiality, prayer, care, sharing, belonging.)




• Spiritual Transformation

  A non-negotiable purpose of Community Groups is that they enable members to continually grow spiritually and become stronger in their faith and obedience. This is attained as the group: biblically applies God's Word to real life, provides accountability, and grows together. (Bible study, accountability, stewardship, worship.)




• Intentional Influence

  By definition, a disciple, or a mature believer, should be investing himself or herself into the lives of other believers by encouraging, equipping, and mentoring others for ministry. All members are encouraged to discover and utilize their spiritual giftedness. (Apprentice, equip, service, counsel.)




• Loving Commpassion

  Community Groups grow strong inwardly for the purpose of reaching outward. Community Groups exist to help reach out and assimilate un-churched neighbors and friends. They also reach out to impact the world around them through compassion ministries and projects. (Evangelism, compassion, outreach.)

For more information, contact Bill Gowder at 690.0031 or email.

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