To provide an environment of close relationships where each person can grow in Christ and learn to care for one another, resulting in the growth of the group and the willingness to send out members to start new groups.
We believe Community Groups are often the first place of pastoral care. They can offer a safe and friendly place of caring and support within the confines of a small group of close friends.
Whilst Bible Studies are done in these groups, it is the building of relationships that is the central focus. Often a person suffering can be in a large congregation, surrounded by many people and yet go unnoticed, feeling uncared for and left out. However, in the environment of a close and loving small group their immediate needs are more easily noticed and met.
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In small groups we can find a deeper reality of God, transforming our lives
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Our small groups are an essential part of growth & care in our church.
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They are a great way of growing in our relationship with God together
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In small groups we can give & receive life
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They provide a great chance to introduce:
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There is scope within the groups for:
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Small groups offer a relaxed setting where we can support & care for each other
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Small groups help to build relationships between people in the church
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Small groups offer varying themes, relevant to seeing the flow of life increase throughout the whole church.
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Small groups help you to get to know others across the age barriers
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CGs are all about relationships!
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A small group is where your spiritual family care for each other. You care for them, they care for you!
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Small groups are a platform from which to evangelise
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In small groups you learn how to apply the Bible to everyday life
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Small groups are where you can learn more about the Bible
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Small groups help you to become more like Jesus
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In small groups you can ask questions about the Bible & Christian life
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Small groups are where life-long friendships can begin.
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Small groups are where everyone can do things together
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Small groups are where we learn to use the gifts of the Holy Spirit
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Small groups are inclusive of each person
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Small groups are where people pray for each other
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Small groups are where you fit into the house of the Lord. Like a ‘living stone’ in the wall, you become fixed in God’s house.
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Small meetings are where the warm fuzzies take place
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Small groups are where you can be yourself
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A small group is probably where your mentor is
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Small groups are where needs are made known. You can air your personal challenges & needs & have them prayed for.
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In small groups, people learn how to be both givers & receivers of good will & charity.
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Small groups can be a safe place because you know everyone
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As a church grows, people can get neglected and/or lost if they don’t participate in a small group
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Small groups bond new people into the church
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Need encouragement & support? Join a small group!
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Small groups can ease loneliness
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In a small group, you gain from other people’s experiences & ideas
