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Formation Groups

 

What are they?

Groups of 3-5 women or men, or 2-3 couples, that commit to practice daily discipleship, and meet regularly to discuss honestly and encourage each other in following Jesus.

 

Why?

The best way to grow spiritually is to practice following Jesus daily, and discussing what we learn from that practice about ourselves and God with people we trust.

 

When and Where?

Each group decides what suits them. Something like once a month or every other week would be our suggestion. A group could meet in a home, a restaurant or coffee shop, the church, or at a park or beach.

 

What does a group do together?

The discipleship committee has brainstormed a series of discussion questions that will produce reflective discussion each time you meet, and can offer a brief nugget of content to start discussion. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide the discussion as well! Additionally, a group may choose to discuss a book or Bible Study.

 

How long? 

The discipleship committee is proposing that those who choose this do the hard work of creating this new habit during Lent, and continue for at least 6 months. In October we can evaluate and tweak, and next Lent add more formation groups.

 

Who?

Groups may form themselves - in fact groups of this kind may exist already, or almost.  Anyone who would like help forming a group, please reach out to any of the following: Pastor Greg, Sylvia Sullard, Jennifer or Bryan Johnson, Dan or Andi Zaehring, Marni Gendron, Tricia Torre, Tom Starr.

The discipleship committee will maintain a list of those committing to a group, so we can check in with each group to offer resources, and more easily facilitate the creation of new groups or add people new to our church.

 

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