Small Groups

Mission

Make Disciples of Jesus, Like Jesus Did (Great Commission – Matthew 28:16-20)

Method

Worship like Jesus, do Community like Jesus and do Mission like Jesus

Means

We believe that, like the early church, people need to be invested life on life (mutual ministry), as they follow Jesus in step with the Spirit. Therefore, we meet in homes regionally to be united in the application of God’s word, persistent in prayer and consistent in love as we mission together. (Acts 2:42-47)

Three Components

WORSHIP - Apply the Word & Pray Persistently

Word Focused Discussion – Avoid generalities, make it personal, heart targeting (Hebrews 4:12)
Demonstrate Biblical Humility – opening up and accepting accountability (James 5:16)
Emphasize Word Application – Not just bible knowledge (James 1:22-25)
Counsel from the Word – The Bible is our common authority (2 Timothy 3:16)
Get Specific in Prayer – Praises, confessions and requests (Philippians 4:6)
Pray as a First Resort – Give prayer quality time (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Offer Humble Prayer – Identify God’s will and mission as central (Matthew 6:9)
Be Urgent in Prayer – Desperately seek God’s presence and power (Luke 11:1-13)

COMMUNITY - Love Consistently

MISSION - Going and Growing Together

Mission is our purpose – The reason we’re here as Church, Christian and Small Group
Mission is our focus – Mission is central to Small Group (Matthew 28:18-20)
- Word becomes our “sword” (Ephesians 6:17)
- Prayer becomes urgent (Ephesians 6:18-20)
- Community love and unity is valued highly (John 17:20-26)
Multiplication Mission – We intentionally add members, train Apprentices and multiply often
Mutual Mission – As a group we look for opportunities to do community outreach together