During the first six months of the group’s 18 to 24 month life cycle, members are added to fill the group to capacity. Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of our model is the closed group structure. We believe relationships take time to form and that having closed groups allows that to happen.
The Basics in Resources, The Basics We believe that all Christ-followers have the responsibility to carry out the Great Commission in their spheres of influence. We encourage our members and attendees to invest in the lives of unbelievers and then invite them to a relevant ministry environment. We call this strategy Invest & Invite.
The Basics in Resources, The Basics It is essential to create a safe environment in your Life Group. It needs to be a place where people can drop their guards. A place where people feel the freedom to be themselves. So what exactly is a safe environment? And how do you create one? Though it's not an instantaneous or easy process, it's a critical one if your group members are going to experience authentic community and spiritual growth.
Environments, The Basics in Resources, The Basics As we considered how best to train our group leaders, we came up with some irreducible minimums - the essentials that are critical to leading well. If each of us will implement these priorities, we believe we will be effective in leading our groups.
Life Change, Relationships, The Basics in Resources, The Basics We have identified three vital relationships that we believe each person should focus on if he or she desires to grow spiritually: a person's relationship with God, with other believers, and with unbelievers.
Relationships, The Basics in Resources, The Basics