Small Groups

Spiritual Life

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Questions? Please contact: Brady Braatz

Why Small Group Ministries:

Small group ministries are designed to create an intentional space where people can interact with each other over thought-provoking media, reading the Word, or times of accountability. smallgroups3 In this way, we come to see that we are not the only ones who face challenges in our spiritual lives or the only ones who don’t have all of the answers to life’s questions.

Small group ministries are also designed for students to create space for those who are at different places on their journey. The “holy huddle” might be a comfortable place for us to stay, but maybe we can create space in our lives for those who do not feel close to God. Leading, and participating in, a small group also serves to affirm our belief that the Christian walk is not lived in isolation. As individuals participate in the body of Christ, through small group ministries, we believe that we can not help but participate in revealing the image of God that is found in the lives of all men and women.

smallgroups1 Small groups can serve as a great catalyst for growth in the image of God as we offer each other spiritual guidance, encouragement, and a challenge to the perspectives we hold that may be hindering our relationship with God. Participation in small group ministries allows us to intentionally invest ourselves in an adventure that is bigger than ourselves. It is a partnership with the Holy Spirit as she builds the kingdom of God on earth. In this way, as we join with the Holy Spirit and as we submit ourselves to the guidance, encouragement, and challenge of those in our group, we are experiencing the very salvation and redemption that Christ reveals to us in the New Testament.

Small groups are also intended to assist us in our growth toward God. As we meet together, exchange ideas about our faith, and encourage one another, the Kingdom of God is being built. Jesus’ ministry functions as a small group in many ways. As the disciples gathered and followed Christ from town to town they simply lived life together.