biblical fellowship bonding factors face to face relationships of deep unity personal relationships...

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

BalanceLARGE GROUP SMALL GROUPAUDIENCE ORIENTED FACE TO FACE

HIGH INSPIRATION DEEP SUPPORT

ANONYMITY INTIMACY in safe place

MANY ACQUAINTANCES QUALITY FRIENDSHIPS

EXPECTATION- God among us INTROSPECTION- God working in me

HEARING TALKING

Large Group--Small Group Balance

Large Group Small Group

audience-oriented interpersonal

high inspiration deep support

anonymity intimacy

acquaintance relationships quality relationships

expectation discussion

generating new small groups providing 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).

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