There are over a hundred “One Another’s” in the New Testament. For example, “Love one another…”, “Serve one another…”, “Spur one another on…”. The vast majority of these “one another’s” cannot be accomplished during a worship service…in rows. They are BEST accomplished in small group settings…or in CIRCLES. Instead of pretending that we are fulfilling the purposes of the church, exclusively during a one hour worship service, let’s train people to REALLY fulfill ALL of the purposes of the church in SMALL GROUPS, while doing life together.
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CARE
Member care and encouragement happens best in a group.
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DISCIPLESHIP
Discipleship is an INTENTIONAL process that happens best in a group.
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EVANGELISM & SERVICE
Outreach and evangelism happens best through relationships in a group.