Small groups are important

15Oct/100

Small groups are important

I love Rick Warren's post on six important reasons you need a small group. Here are the six in a nutshell:

1. It’s the classroom for learning how to get along in God’s family.

2. A small group helps me develop spiritual muscle.

3. A small group confirms my identity as a genuine believer.

4. A small group is the best way to take my God-given mission in the world.

5. A small group will help keep me from spiritually backsliding.

6. The Body of Christ needs me!

At GBCK, small groups are a big part of our discipleship process. We see that deepening our connection with others is vital to growing as a Christ-follower. It's a mistake to think that a relationship with Jesus is a personal and private matter. Following Jesus is communal and public, and the Gospel should move us toward each other, not toward isolation.

Every time someone tells me they feel detached from church, almost 100% of the time they are not in a small group. My encouragement is to review Rick's reasons for small group above, and to let the Gospel move you toward connecting in a community.