I love my small group. My family is part of a small group that is the source of some of our deepest friendships and most memorable moments in life. Our group meets every other week on Sunday nights to share life together. And weekly the men and the women each have a Bible study gathering to learn and grow together. I believe small groups can and should make a difference in your life.
A few things your small groups CAN’T become:
Just an event to attend on our calendar – our calendars are full of meetings and events that create “busy-ness”
Another sermon – the pastor has already done the preaching, now it’s time for discussion and interaction
A social club – we all need friendships, but small groups aren’t a place to create another circle of relationships that aren’t connected to any other circle in our life
Some people look at there small groups with this perspective:
Mini-church – the group is like a small iteration of the church — they worship together, serve together, cry together, laugh together, etc
Family – the group becomes as close (or closer) than family because of the time, commitment and support the group shows each other
The Body - (getting Biblical here) - the group represents the Body of Christ where each member has a purpose and role and the head is Christ
Any others to add to the list of what groups CAN’T become or how you view your small group? Comment below.
Our ministry just released our the 2009 Small Group Kit. Our team worked really hard over the past 12 months to create resources that can help small groups live a vibrant faith. Each resource features Biblical insight from amazing teachers. We traveled from Rome to Rwanda to film these series. Our hope and prayer is that these resources fuel your group’s desire to get off the couch and do something with their faith.Let Story Guide You with Donald Miller - Life is a Story, Make Yours Count
Facing the Unknown with Mark Batterson - A Modern Look at the Life of Abraham
What If... with Alan Danielson - What if our small group made a difference in our lives?
No Plan B with Todd Phillips - Your part in God's remarkable plan to rescue the world
Paul the Apostle with David Nasser - What Culture Doesn't Want You To Hear
The kit also includes a DVD called "Don't Kill Your Small Group" a DVD from SmallGroupExchange.com to help train the small group leaders at your church. The DVD addresses 6 hot issues that ever small group faces.
Check them out. Four of the titles are under $30 individually and you can get a deal by purchasing them all together in the 2009 Small Group Kit.
