We've received a lot of calls and emails asking how Fellowship Church does small groups, so I'm excited to tell you we are creating a resource that will address that very question. We're planning on sharing foundational basics, details on lessons learned, and tried-and-true tips for building a thriving small groups ministry.
In a recent product development meeting, Jimmy York, our Married Home Teams Pastor, spoke about one of the major challenges of encouraging others to attend small groups. "Attending a small group requires people to go against so many factors of society. We box ourselves in with our fenced-in yards, driving alone in our cars with tinted windows, going to work in our office cubicles and out to eat in private booths. Our challenge comes with encouraging others to step out of their box and into someone else's."
Small groups have been crucial in helping Fellowship Church maintain a "small town" feeling as we grow larger. They not only provide a place for people to truly belong, but are a great venue for members to carry out The Great Commission. There is a true passion for small groups at Fellowship that I can't wait to share with you in this resource.
Please post a comment or send us your ideas (Info@CreativePastors.com) about what you would like to see in this resource. We'd love to hear your feedback!
This is a major focus area for us, per our strategic plan, along with assimilation. Any tools or creative ways to use the Fellowship One tool to accomplish these ends is great. Also, the details about small group strategy, policies, training, mtg mgt, curriculum\format, and such is very much desired. Looking forward to reviewing what you provide. Thanks so much for your commitment to "SHARE!" It's huge!
Posted by: Mike Hardcastle | June 13, 2005 at 01:51 PM