One of the primary goals of our small groups is provide an environment where spiritual growth can take place. Paul’s words to the Colossians points us to the process:“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him rooted, and built up in him, strengthened in the faith...” Colossians 2:6-7
· Rooting the new believer - Firmly fixed, thoroughly grounded, establishing a foundation, rooted below the surface.
· Building up the growing believer - Building upon the foundation, erecting something that can be seen.
· Strengthening the mature believer in his faith - Strengthening so as to inspire confidence to trust God on their faith journey.
· Building up the growing believer - Building upon the foundation, erecting something that can be seen.
· Strengthening the mature believer in his faith - Strengthening so as to inspire confidence to trust God on their faith journey.
It's been a privilege to watch our leaders (since September) shepherd the students in their groups who live in one of these three areas.
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AWESOME! I'm glad to see direction within your small groups! We focus so much on the "feeling" of coming close to the Lord that the usefullness and need of doctrinal understanding is lost in a world driven by emotions. When people are shaken by life...they need a non emotional grounding to understand God's sovereignty and providence. Shake up those neophites!
non-arminian,
Thanks for your encouragement! I agree that quite often feelings get put on the forefront rather than in the context of the meeting. I am excited to see what God will do in the lives of our students.
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