Small Group Ministry

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Purpose

Small Groups at Faith BFC exist to foster the growth of authentic and intimate relationships whereby the Word of God can be studied, learned and prayerfully applied to our real-life circumstances in order to meet one another’s needs as we pursue Christlikeness together.

Values

Worshipping Christ Together (Community/Fellowship):

  • Healthy, interdependent relationships. Healthy relationships are an essential foundation for building one another up and interdependence recognizes our need for each other as each of us has both gifts and personal inadequacies (Hebrews 10:24-25; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Acts 20:27-28; 1 Corinthians 1:26-29; 12:1-31)

  • Persistent prayer. Unrelenting prayer is our most fundamental demonstration of dependence upon God (Psalm 127:1; Luke 11:5-13; 18:1-5)

  • Accountability. Personal and group accountability (Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)

Walking with Christ Together (Discipleship/Spiritual Formation):

  • Biblical Faithfulness. The Bible is the source from which our ministry should be derived and taught (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

  • Empowered, flexible and creative ministry. We need to allow each group to determine the form of ministry which will best move members toward becoming like Christ (Acts 6:3; Ephesians 4:11-13).

Working for Christ Together (Life Application):

  • Life application. The Bible is given to us not only for information, but also for transformation (Matthew 7:24; James 1:22; Deuteronomy 29:29)

  • Mutual service. Serving one another and the world around us. (John 13:34-35; 1 Peter 4:8-11)

  • Leadership multiplication. We need to multiply leaders and equip them to reach out to others beyond our own group. (Hebrews 10:24-25, 2 Timothy 2:2)

  • Outreaching. We must encourage each other to reach beyond our walls to proclaim the Gospel to the lost (Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 4:19-20, Acts 1:8).

For more information about how to become involved with a Small Group, please contact the Church Office.

* Current small group leaders can go here to access small group resources.