FAITH CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH

Connecting with God...
                                    ...Connecting with Others

SMALL GROUPS MINISTRY


ARE YOU IN?

We already have a couple of small groups starting and are looking for more. If you are interested in joining a small group please contact Pastor Ed.


Frequently Asked Questions:


What is a Small Group?

Small Groups are made up of people who want to connect with others and grow spiritually. They are gatherings of people, either by age group, gender, or location who are committing to live life to the fullest with each other. Usually they meet in a host's home on a regular schedule for fellowship, Bible study, and caring support.


Wouldn’t it be great if everybody in our church was connected and growing in Christ together? 

Imagine the growth we would see:

  • Growth in making God the center of our lives
  • growth in reaching out to our neighbors, our community and the world
  • growth towards developing authentic relationships
  • growth in the number of people serving the Lord

 

All this could result in phenomenal life change, making us all stronger in our walk with Christ.



Are all Small Groups the same?

No!  We have all kinds of groups because we have all kinds of people. Our neighborhood groups look like your neighborhood.  We have groups based upon life stage or special interests.  We have groups for couples, empty nesters, families, singles, just men and just women.  There are workplace groups that meet in office buildings or restaurants at lunch throughout the area. You are sure to find a group for you.


Why should I join a Small Group?

When we placed our faith in Christ we also committed to connecting with other believers to share life with them. The Bible commands us to love one another, to bear one another’s burdens, to pray diligently for one another, and to help meet each other’s needs. We cannot do this effectively unless we are connected to each other. By joining a Small Group, you:

  • will understand the Bible better (there's nothing like the chance to ask questions)
  • you will feel like you're part of God's family (and not just a face in the crowd)
  • will have prayer become more meaningful for you (your friends will be praying for/with you)
  • will better handle life difficulties and pressures (with people who might have the same experience).

 

 

How often does a Small Group meet?

Groups meet on a predictable day and time, usually twice a month, but sometimes once a week

 

WHY?

  1. Small groups are the perfect place to understand and practice authentic relationships to feel apart of God’s family.
  1. Small groups are the perfect place to practice our call to be discipled and make disciples
  1. Small groups are the perfect place for Spiritual growth to make His truth come to life in our lives (Matt. 28:18-20).
  1. Small groups are the perfect place to understand the Bible and heartfelt prayer and put it into action.
  1. Small groups are the perfect place to unwind, release your stress and reprioritize your life.
  1. Small groups are the perfect place to have our needs met and dealt with and fulfill those burdens in others is in a stable community. In this way we can handle stress, crisis, changes and the pressures of life better.
  1. Small groups are the perfect place to be in study of His Word and to be in prayer, we do this individually but we are also to do it in community.
  1. Small groups are the perfect place to welcome your friends into the church and introduce them to Christ.
  1. Small groups are the perfect place to develop our skills, leadership and ministry so we can be better servants of our Lord.
  1. Small groups are the perfect place to understand how to share Christ with loved ones and coworkers.
  1. Small groups are the perfect place to deepen your understanding and practice of worship.
  1. Small groups are the perfect place to put into practice the teaching you are receiving from your church, radio, web and your personal devotions. Remember the phrase ”one another” is used over 50 times in the New Testament to describe our relationship to other believers. So, small groups are the perfect place to be with one another!

How to Get Started?

  • Have a conversation with all of your group members.
  • Pray and decide what cause is close to your hearts.
  • Agree on what type of activity you would like to do and when (very important!).
  • Contact Pastor Ed to learn about various needs.
  • Get together and make an impact! 

 

"Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve..."   Matthew 21:26-28

 


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