BIBLICAL FELLOWSHIP BONDING FACTORS Face to Face relationships of Deep Unity Personal relationships Service with one another and with our Lord
BIBLICAL FELLOWSHIP Unity Personal relationships Service with one another and with our Lord
Large Group – Small Group Balance LARGE GROUPSMALL GROUP AUDIENCE ORIENTEDFACE TO FACE HIGH INSPIRATIONDEEP SUPPORT ANONYMITYINTIMACY in safe place MANY ACQUAINTANCESQUALITY FRIENDSHIPS EXPECTATION- God among usINTROSPECTION- God working in me HEARINGTALKING
Large Group--Small Group Balance Large GroupSmall Group audience-orientedinterpersonal high inspirationdeep support anonymityintimacy acquaintance relationshipsquality relationships expectation discussion generating new small groupsproviding a safe place
CONGREGATIONAL CHECK UP WHERE ARE YOUR FACE to FACE OPPORTUNITIES? WHAT PLACES ARE OFFERED FOR DEEPENED FRIENDSHIPS that include support & prayer for one another?
Growing Disciples in larger groups (15 +)
Small Group Life
Shift from primarily audience- oriented programming (e.g. worship services, classes) to a balance of audience-oriented ministry and face-to-face ministry (e.g. small groups, one- one-one spiritual direction). Make Vision Shift 8
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