Growth Groups
Why?
In a growing church it is essential to be a part of a smaller caring community. John Wimber once said that ‘People come to church for many reasons but they stay for only one – relationship’. Making friends is said to be the key factor in 85% of people’s decision to stay in church or not. Growth Groups provide both a great context for friendship, but also a great tool for discipleship. They are the principal means by which we pastor, support and care for one another. They are not one programme amongst many that we support as a church; they are the heart of the church.
What?
Each growth group has 3 objectives.
- Grow vertically – e.g. Prayer, study, discussion, worship
- Grow horizontally – e.g. Food, fun, friendship, practical support
- Grow numerically – e.g. Praying for lost, inviting people, multiplication
There is no set format to a Growth Group, but they would include the above elements.
Who?
Every Growth Group is a mini expression of Church, and is the heart of pastoral care and spiritual development. As the church continues to grow it is within these groups that people will increasingly receive the general support we all need.
When?
Growth Groups meet every Tuesday in term time except on the last Tuesday of the month when they meet as a Community Group (a joint meeting with 2-4 other Growth Groups in their area).
To get involved in a growth group in your area please contact us here
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