The goal of a small group is to make disciples.
Matthew 28:18-20
18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
The best way to make disciples and be a disciple is by committing yourself to a small group of individuals who passionately seek Christ through a commitment to His Word, a commitment to the church body (not a building), and a commitment to personal sanctification through openness and vulnerability. Small groups are designed to connect you to a community of believers on an intimate level that can’t be accomplished in a large congregational setting.
Small group discipleship is not easy, and it does not come without discipline. As the group becomes more comfortable with one another and with the routine of meeting it will be easy to slip into more of a self-help mindset or a 12 step program that looks to gain Christian information and over spiritual transformation. Please make a commitment to God, yourself, and your group to be disciplined in your effort to study God’s Word, to vulnerable and honest, and to be present on a regular basis.
It is our prayer that you grow in discipleship.
Matthew 28:18-20
18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
The best way to make disciples and be a disciple is by committing yourself to a small group of individuals who passionately seek Christ through a commitment to His Word, a commitment to the church body (not a building), and a commitment to personal sanctification through openness and vulnerability. Small groups are designed to connect you to a community of believers on an intimate level that can’t be accomplished in a large congregational setting.
Small group discipleship is not easy, and it does not come without discipline. As the group becomes more comfortable with one another and with the routine of meeting it will be easy to slip into more of a self-help mindset or a 12 step program that looks to gain Christian information and over spiritual transformation. Please make a commitment to God, yourself, and your group to be disciplined in your effort to study God’s Word, to vulnerable and honest, and to be present on a regular basis.
It is our prayer that you grow in discipleship.
Grace groups:
Grace Groups are designed to disciple individuals through studying God’s Word, accountability, and fellowship. These groups meet once a week in a group size of 3 - 6 individuals or 3 to 6 couples in a location of your choosing. Each group is asked to meet for a 1 hour time period to discuss scripture, provide accountability, and share life together. To get started simply pick up a 1 Year Chronological Bible in our church lobby to use as your Bible Reading Plan (Remember: it's not the amount of reading that matters, it's just a matter of reading ... some may read everyday others may read once or twice a week) then simply ask others to join you this year in a journey through studying God's Word and use the Discussion Guide below to help facilitate conversation.
In a year and season of uncertainty make it a priority in 2021 to participate in the essentials of personal discipleship and corporate relationship. There is no better way to do this than participating in or starting a Grace Group. If you are apart of a group we would love to encourage you and support you so please let us know how it is going and who is involved by emailing Pastor Jeff.
Sundays
9:30 Sunday Morning Groups - Students & Adults
9:30 Tree House (Children's Church) - Preschool thru Grade 5
10:30 Family Worship
Child Care provided - Infants thru Kindergarten
Wednesdays
6:15-7:30 KidJAM, MBCStudents Worship, and
Adult Group Bible Study & Prayer (sanctuary)
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Groups
Birth-Preschool Children K-5 Youth 6-12 Adults Senior Adults |
Ages
Babies thru Pre-K Grades K-5 Grades 6-12 Young Adults & up Senior Ladies & Men |
Locations
Lower Children's Education Bldg Upper Children's Education Bldg Youth Set Apart Room Lower Worship Center Ground Level (beside Church Office) |