The DNA to starting a healthy group
It's a big step but not a hard one.
God typically uses people who are willing more than qualified. If there's a conviction, then there's probably a calling, but if there's a calling then there's going to be a challenge.
We want to support you with what God is calling you to do!
Gather
Are you meeting consistently
with your group?
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Hebrews 10:25
Not neglecting to meet together as
is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you
see the Day drawing near.
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Set a regular schedule
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Use reminders
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Prioritize the meetings
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Communicate clearly
Pray
Does your group practice the spiritual discipline of prayer?
James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power
as it is working.
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Pray as soon as a request is submitted
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Ask about each others prayer lives
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Establish a prayer chain
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Create prayer partners within your group
Study
Does your group study the scripture together?
2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
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Read through a text with your group and discuss (bi)weekly
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Go through an organized bible study with your group
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Share the teaching
Share
Is your group open about your
victories & struggles?
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Romans 1:12
That is , that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith,
both yours and mine.
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Have storytelling sessions
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Pair up and share
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Create encouragement circles
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Have theme sharing nights
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Establish confidentially agreements
Serve
Is your group eager to serve the
needs of others?
Mark 10:45
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
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Create a service project calendar
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Adopt a family together
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Host skill sharing workshops
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Assemble prayer and care packages for people in need
Correct
Is biblical correction welcomed in
your group?
Matthew 18:15
If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
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Have regular check ins to share about your lives
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Pair up as accountability partners
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Have transparency nights to share your struggles and successes
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Plan group activities that require teamwork
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Assign prayer partner
Celebrate
Does your group celebrate the good thins God is doing?
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
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Create a victory jar
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Spotlight someone's recent victory
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Celebrate big milestones
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Incorporate regular testimony time
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Organize celebratory group outings