Sermon- Why are Small Groups So Important?
In case you missed Sunday you will want to download the sermon below. Josh did an incredible job showing how small groups fit into God’s desire for us to be gospel centered people.
He also dealt with the plan for Grace Groups for the coming year- here it is-
The Plan
¨ Formation
- Voluntary Sign Ups- beginning August 10th.
- Group Size- three to six family units.
¨ Diversification
- Diverse Times– groups will meet on various days and times throughout the week
- Diverse Study Material- there will be options both for studying books of the Bible and several biblically based books. A list of options will be available late August.
¨ Emphasis
- Emphasis on Leadership Development– with smaller groups will come more groups which will provide opportunity for leadership development. This will continue as groups prepare to multiply and leaders are trained.
- Emphasis on Outreach– Grace Groups will become one of the primary means of reaching out both in mercy ministry and evangelism. Groups will have flexibility to fit this into their group schedule and the desires of the group.
- Emphasis on Multiplication– the goal for each group will be to multiply as they recruit those not involved in a Grace Group and see new converts join the group through outreach efforts.
The Reasoning
- Increased fellowship and intimacy from smaller groups.
- Increased and broader unity from mixing groups.
- Increased relational connection from voluntary sign ups.
- Increased ownership of groups from choices and size.
- Increased involvement in groups from flexibility in timing.
