Small Group Resources

Walk Worthy Pickering Pentecostal Church frequently provides Discipleship / Leadership Training for Small Groups. Contact us to check the date and time of the next Leadership Training Seminar.

You may also find updated information in this week’s edition of PPC Family Focus.

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By Roberta Hestenes

"A Christian small group is an intentional face-to-face gathering of 3 to 12 people on a regular time schedule with the common purpose of discovering and growing in the possibilities of the abundant life of Christ."

INTENTIONAL

The group member decides to be a part of a group, usually as a result of an invitation to attend. Leadership does not assign people to particular groups

FACE-TO-FACE

The relational aspect of small groups is there strength. The communication shared in the closeness that develops within a small group leads to life long friendships.

THREE TO TWELVE

When a group has more than 12 people it is no longer a small group. The dynamics will change. Some people will not become involved. A leader's ability to care for all the people in his/her group will be compromised. The ideal number in a group is 7. Whenever you have more than seven in a group you should divide into groups of four for Bible Study and Caring times.

REGULAR TIMES

We recommend that our groups meet on a weekly basis. Some types of groups may find it best to meet every second week. But even those groups should meet weekly until they have bonded as a group.

COMMON PURPOSE

The group should periodically discuss:

Why are we here?
What do we want to do?

DISCOVERING

Through interaction with one another we will gain a deeper appreciation of our life in Christ. Small Groups are also an invitation to come and find out about life in Christ in a less threatening environment than they might feel they would encounter in a church setting.

GROWING

Group Life is a place for people to "grow up" becoming "mature and attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." (Ephesians 4:13)

Small Group Resources on the Web

The Small Group Network, www.smallgroups.com

Discipleship Journal, www.navpress.com/dj.asp

If you have additional questions about joining, hosting or leading a small group, please contact our church and speak to a pastor.