Consider how Jesus might have behaved as a member of your small group.

by Joyce Rees

Community has become such a buzz word these days that I'm never certain we are on the same page when we use it in dialogue. Do we mean a neighborhood, a group of friends, or people with similar interests? Are we talking about a location or an intention? Something realized or becoming? And when we put the word faith in front of community, what does that mean?

What does it mean to be a "faith community," not an organization? Ultimately, it means that the center of our faith is Jesus Christ. We are a Christian community, and to that end we seek to be a community that reflects Jesus—that seeks to live life together in such a way that we are recognized as being like Jesus.

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“They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”  –Acts 2:46-47

Figuring out how to connect the members of the congregation to small groups is always on the mind of pastors and those providing leadership in this important area of ministry.  Check out what Bill Barton, small group pastor at  Christian Community Church, has to say about this topic.

How to Become an Inviting Small Group

Caring for Members of a Small Group