Home Groups
"And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ" (Acts 5:42).
". . .he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying" (Acts 12:12).
What is a home group?
A home group is a small group (usually 6 to 12 people) who meet in a local home to study God's Word, encourage one another through fellowship and prayer, and develop close personal relationships. Home groups are for unbelievers, new believers, and mature Christians alike.
Why do we meet in home groups?
We believe small groups provide great opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. There are many small groups that meet at the church--men's groups, ladies' groups, and youth groups to name a few. Other groups may be more confined by time and space--not the best time to meet or no space available to meet. Still others simply desire more time to meet. Several years ago the Lord led Pastor Cooper to train leaders to extend the church beyond the walls of the church building. Pastor literally took the good news to the community--establishing home groups with trained leaders in locations throughout the county. These home groups transcend time and space limitations while providing opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
Are home groups Biblical?
In the Bible we often see Jesus ministering to large groups, but He also trained, encouraged, and ministered to His disciples in a variety of small group settings. The New Testament also makes reference to the early believers meeting in homes. Home groups provide opportunities beyond the walls of the church to form close relationships with other believers, pray for each other's needs, and encourage one another to become more like Christ.
Are You a leader?
We believe that every Christian is a potential leader. Are you ready to stir that gift within you? We are recruiting and training home group leaders. Qualified men and women will have a heart to serve and a willingness to commit. If you are interested in serving as a home group leader, please pick up an application at the church office or send us an email.
What is expected of a Home Group Leader?
Home Group Leaders are responsible for overseeing the home group meetings, guiding the discussions, delegating responsibilities within the group, and helping to develop new leaders from the group.
What are the qualifications of a Home Group Leader?
The qualifications for home group leadership are as follows:
Having
· a born-again relationship with Jesus Christ
· been water baptized after accepting Jesus Christ as Lord
· been baptized in the Holy Spirit
· the complete support of your spouse
Being
· a tithing member of
· submitted to the spiritual authority of Pastor Daniel Cooper and the elders
· committed to faithful attendance of
Willing
· and able to open your home on a regular basis to 6 to 12 people
· to complete the home group leadership training
If you have a passion to serve and feel you meet these qualifications, please let us know.