FBC Life Groups
Get Connected Join a FBC LIFE GROUP Today
Learning – Sharing God’s word in a Small Group setting!
Increasing – Building the Believer and Growing Leaders!
Fellowshipping - Connecting People with God and other Believers!
Evangelizing – Winning Souls for Christ!
Life Group Goals and Principles
- Growing in Christ: Life groups point to God through prayer, Bible study, and holding one another accountable in Christ.
- To provide church members with another avenue for developing relationships in the church which will insure that members stay connected to the local body.
- Equipping and Training: Life groups provide the kind of mentoring relationship with leaders that will teach people to reach their God-given potential and join Him in His work.
- Outreach: Life groups should always be growing, because the people in them are concerned about reaching their generation for Christ. It is important for people to personally invite and bring their friends into the group.
- Provide a place for crisis and healing: Everyone faces emergencies or crisis moments. In these situations, life groups provide a close group of friends to offer comfort, counsel and prayer support.
- Applying Scripture: It is through the application of God's Word to our lives that we become what God desires.
If You Are Interested in Joining Or Leading
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Questions & Answers about LIFE Groups
1. What is a LIFE Group?
A small group of friends who meet regularly for Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
2. What’s the purpose of a LIFE Group?
To develop spiritual growth and Keep People Connected through. . . . .
• Learning and sharing God’s word in a Small Group setting!
• Increasing by Building the Believer and Growing Leaders!
• Fellowshipping by Connecting People with God and other Believers!
• Evangelizing – Winning Souls for Christ!
3. What’s the average size of a LIFE Group?
Some are as small as 3 or 4. Others are as large as 10 to 15. The best size for developing loving, supportive relationships is around 10 (give or take 5).
4. Where do LIFE Groups meet?
Most meet in homes but they can meet anywhere.
5. How often do they meet? Do they all meet on the same day?
Some meet twice a month; others meet weekly. Each group determines its own time and schedule.
6. Are all the LIFE Groups just alike? Do they all study the same lessons?
All of the groups will have the three components of Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Any particular group might emphasize one or more of the three components. Each group determines its own emphasis and course of study.
7. Are new people assigned to a certain group?
No, you are free to join any group that meets your needs.
8. What about child care? Do LIFE Groups provide babysitting?
It depends on the group. Each LIFE Group should make their own child care arrangements.
9. What happens at a “typical” LIFE Group meeting?
A “typical” meeting usually begins with an ice-breaker question that helps the group get to know each other better. The Bible study is almost always in a discussion format. Groups may have a worship time with singing and prayer. Many groups share food together either before or after the Bible study and prayer time. The most consistent element in all groups is the sharing and prayer time.
10. What if I don’t want to join a LIFE Group?
Joining a LIFE Group is not a requirement. There are other ways to meet people and get connected, but joining a LIFE Group is one of the most efficient and effective ways.
11. Who can lead a LIFE Group?
Anyone who is a member at FBC Reserve and has gone through an interview and/or training. Both men and women may lead groups.
12. How do I join a LIFE Group?
• Would you like to lead or host a LIFE Group? We’ll help you get one started, and give you training and support.
• Some of the LIFE Groups will be directly connected to our Sunday Morning Bible classes - Attend a class and ask about getting into a group.
• Call or e-mail Pastor Mike at 652-4943 mdrnsr@bellsouth.net
