Growth Groups
Church is not just the gathering of God’s people; it is the presence of Jesus among His people. Without His presence there is no church.
This is a How-to guide for Growth Groups. For biblical background and more on the vision behind Growth Groups see 'Growth Groups - Introduction for Leaders'.
| Growth Group – Two or three people listening to Jesus Love one another – Go and make disciples 'Where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.' Matthew 18:20 'The Spirit of truth will guide you into all the truth.' John 16:13 1. What does this passage tell us about people? 2. What does this passage tell us about Jesus or God? 3. What does Jesus want to say to me personally? 4. Who does Jesus want me to share this message with? No Preaching allowed! Take turns to pray for each one in the group, and for your outreach. | Growth Group – Two or three people listening to Jesus Love one another – Go and make disciples 'Where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.' Matthew 18:20 'The Spirit of truth will guide you into all the truth.' John 16:13 1. What does this passage tell us about people? 2. What does this passage tell us about Jesus or God? 3. What does Jesus want to say to me personally? 4. Who does Jesus want me to share this message with? No Preaching allowed! Take turns to pray for each one in the group, and for your outreach. |
'Where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.' Matthew 18:20
A Growth Group is two or three people who meet regularly (usually once or twice a week) to be discipled by Jesus. Only one of the members needs to be a Christian, the others may be anyone who is curious about Jesus.
Church is not just the gathering of God's people; it is the presence of Jesus among His people. Without His presence there is no church.