Small Group Ministry

In episode 32, Pastor Trent and Pastor Greg talk about small group ministries at Foothills Church.

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What is the drive behind small groups?

What did it look at early on?

We were meeting at different times for different small groups, one mens group and then a regular small group on Wednesday night.
We were coaching up new small group leaders as we began to grow.

What is the difference between the models?

Sunday school model is more lecture base and is less effective for reaching people.
Small Group ministry at a members house is more relational. It is more of a dialogue and it leads to growth.
Small groups emphasizes relational discipleship.

How do you make a relational environment?

On Sunday morning, you can serve coffee.
Guest Services ministry to engage people as they walk in.
Are the speakers on stage relational?
Relational environments are ultimately flushed out in a small group.
After 12 members we start to lose touch with people in the group. We try to keep the group small.
We are here to be developed as mature disciples of Jesus.
Your group needs to be led by a mature disciple.
It needs to be a place that people can be open and transparent.
Small groups is a place that pastoring happens.

Why relational environment?

How do demographics of groups?

When it comes to High School and Middle School, it is gender and grade.
When it comes to Adult Small Groups, the best way is to create diversity. For example: single and married people.

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