Growth Groups

Growth groups

The "Grow Together" aspect of our vision can be summarized by the acronym "G.O.S.P.E.L.": Growth groups, One-on-one discipleship, Shepherding, Peacemaking, Every-member ministry, and Liberty of conscience.

Why growth groups? I count over 34 "one-another" commands in the New Testament alone. For example, we are to instruct one another, serve one another, carry one another's burdens, admonish one another, encourage one another, confess our sins to one another, offer hospitality to one another...

Take a moment to consider: Are you obeying these very specific commands in your life? These imperatives require a level of interaction, intimacy, and accountability that are rarely found outside of a growth group that meets regularly. If you would like help in obeying these commands, will you consider joining a growth group?

The "Grow Together" aspect of our vision can be summarized by the acronym G.O.S.P.E.L: Growth groups, One-on-one discipleship, Shepherding, Peacemaking, Every-member ministry, and Liberty of conscience.

Why growth groups? First, Jesus is our supreme model. He picked a small group of 12 disciples and lived with them in a way that radically changed their lives. He ate with them and ministered with them; he worked with them and rested with them; he laughed with them and cried with them.

The early church is our second model. Acts 2:46 and 20:20 note the two complimentary gathering experiences of the early church: the meeting in the temple courts and the meetings in homes.

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