Sunday Morning Small Groups
Mid-week Small Groups
Looking for engaging conversations about Christian faith and life?
Seeking a group to study the Bible with you?
Longing to establish stronger, deeper relationships with other Christians?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then consider joining a Small Group. A small group is an "intentional face-to-face gathering of three to twelve people who meet regularly with the common purpose of discovering and growing in the possibilties of the abundant life", according to Roberta Hestenes, a Presbyterian pastor and author. According to the Intersections Small Group Series published by Augsburg Fortress, Small groups are:
- Small - 7-10 people is ideal so that everyone can be heard and no one's voice is lost
- Intentional - Commitment to the group is a high priority
- Personal - Sharing experiences and insights is more important than mastering content
- Conversational - leaders that facilitiate conversation, rather than teach, are the key to encouraging participation.
- Friendly - Having a warm, accepting, nonjudgemental atmosphere is essential
- Christ-Centered - The small group experience is biblically based, related to the real world, and founded on Christ.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds,
so that you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect" (Romans 12:2)
Small groups provide an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit can transform lives.
Join a small group and awaken your faith in Jesus Christ. For information about Small Groups at St. Paul, click on the links below.