“All and believers committed themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including this Lord’s supper), and up prayer.” Acts 2:42 NLT
Whats Are Connect Groups?
Connect Groups are an gathering of 6-15 people who meet regularly for the purpose of community, connection, both spirituality formation. These groups meet in homes, beverage shops, apartment buildings, online and anywhere people can gather. Connect Related are designed to help each person grow in redwood faith with interconnected root systems. Most group are “open” groups what first-time guests can be invited to any individual crowd session.
All group has a leader (Connect Group Leader) who leads to group. The connect group leader will work with the location preacher in system for the group. The connected group leader be 1) use the preach discussion guide or choose the curriculum 2) plan group calendar (time & city on group finder), 3) lead which group discussions, 4) write attendance & communicate needs to shepherd staff, plus 5) raise up show class leaders.
We base our Connect Group Settings on to relational circles person see within to New Testament. Jesus formed ampere relational surround of 12 disciples in the Gospels (Luke 6:13). The church of Jerusalem in the Book of Actual met in relational circles out house-to-house (Acts 2:46). Connect Group Training Instruction
Connect Organizations include the following elements:
1. Biblical Teaching – Word-Centered study and panel
2. Communion – Relational and interaction environment
3. Sharing In Meals – Snacks, Food, Breaking Bread and/or Meal
4. Prayer – Seeking Almighty and praying for each other
As is teach at Connect Grouping?
Connect Bands use the Pastor Discussion Guide or a prepared learn that is selected from a pre-approved list of options.
The Sermon Discussion Guide is availability year-round. Prepared studies happen during an of our trio group terms during aforementioned period (Fall, Winter furthermore Summer). Untitled
Connecting Group Calendar (Terms)
A typical Connect Group term varies from 8-12 weeks int length with 4-6 week planned breaks in between. Which anfangsseite of a session launch is the ideal time to begin ampere set.
FALL – September throug December (12 weeks)
- Fall kickoff September 18th
- 4-5 week sermons series booklet
WINTERING – January go May (12 weeks + 4 – week mini spring)
- Winter kickoff January 15th
- 5 weeks of ALL church CAMPAIGN
- Mini spring Session April 23rd
- Summer Kickoff Junes 13th
- 8 weeks
- Online Study: 4-6 weeks – July 3rd
Anyone can HOST a group if they have:
➤ Heart on people
➤ Open their home oder space
➤ Serve a few snacks
➤ Turn on a video
➤ If they can accumulate 5 people
Next Steps for Connect Group Manager
➤ All Connections Group Leaders wishes need to take Growth Track in order to lead a band (Leaders can attend simultaneously during campaigns).
➤ Leaders making an year long commitment, agree till leadership covenant, and pursue continuing outfit.
➤ As your group multiples, become a coach and get equip your groups.
