Life Groups
Small Groups of People Who
Meet Together Regularly in an Informal Environment
People can easily feel disconnected from a church. They can attend church, be part of a large crowd, but never really get involved, make friends, develop their spiritual gifts or be accountable in a practical way. Being part of a Life Group provides the opportunity to fulfil these important elements of church life. As we get bigger, we have to get smaller at the same time – we do this through Life Groups, which meet two to three times a month. Life Group leaders are also available to pray, visit, counsel and support their members. We would therefore encourage everybody to not only attend church services, but to also be part of a Life Group.
There are Life Groups base on interests (business people or running as an example), family life (single, married, parents for example) and age groups (campus students, young adults, families for example). There’s a Life Group for everyone.
The Purpose of a Life Group
To Care
It is a place where Christians can gather together to care for one another through encouragement and practical expressions of love and kindness.
To Disciple
It is a place where Christians can grow together to become fervent followers of Jesus Christ through the process of discipling, teaching and mentoring.
To Develop Gifts
It is a place where Christians can develop and use their God-given gifts and abilities to help others.
To Outreach
It is a place where Christians can bring their friends, neighbours and relatives who want to learn more about the life that is in Jesus Christ.
Why should I join a Life Group?
To establish meaningful relationships.
To grow in my relationship with God and others.
To find strength when I am in need.
To develop the ministries that God has given me.
To help me evangelise.
To share my faith in Christ.
To meet the practical needs of others.
To be part of a team.
To use my spiritual gifts.