Relationships: A
small group gives you the opportunity to get to know people at a more intimate
level. Sunday mornings are an awesome
time to worship with the whole family of God, hear a sermon, engage in
corporate vision, but a small group gives you a chance to build deeper
friendships.
Learning
the Word of God: Sunday’s sermon is a great time to get a
broad teaching of the Word of God. However, small groups provide time for one
on one discussion. Your group can provide a time to clarify answers to
questions from Sunday’s sermon.
Opportunity
to Serve Others: One of the greatest joys of being in a small
group is the chance to bear others burdens, serve their needs, and step out
beyond your own issues.
Place
to invite friends: A small group is a natural place to invite
friends and family. Sometimes people are more comfortable going to a small
group then attending a Sunday morning service.
Place
to Pray and Share your needs: A gathering of a few people
is a natural environment for prayer. A big part of prayer is conservation with
God and small groups provide the perfect environment for communing with God.
Engage
in worship: Gathering in a small group allows you to
experience worship at a very intimate level.
Follow
the New Testament pattern: Acts 2:42-47 gives us a blueprint of
what the early church was passionately committed to. The early Christ Followers
gathered in homes, shared meals, read the Word, prayed, and worshipped. When
you participate in a small group you are following the New Testament pattern.
