Connection Groups Power Point
- 2. Connection Groups What is a Connection Group? It is a wholistic small group to help people grow in their relationship with God.
- 3. Benefits of Connection Group Membership: Become involved with other believers Meet new people Strengthen your spiritual life Gain an accountability partner Be discipled and equipped for ministry Reach people for Christ Develop leadership skills Identify and implement your gifts
- 4. Connection Groups What does the word “wholistic” include: Acts 2:42-47 1. Upward 2. Outward 3. Inward 4. Forward
- 5. Connection Groups 1. Upward We connect with God through worship. (Singing, prayer, Bible study, testimonies, etc.)
- 6. Connection Groups 2. Outward We connect with others to share God’s love. (Acts of kindness in our community, sharing literature, inviting others to our Connection Group, etc.)
- 7. Connection Group 3. Inward We connect through hanging out with each other. (Once-a-month parties)
- 8. Connection Group 4. Forward We connect through purposeful growth. (Discipleship track, accountability partners, multiplying Connection Groups, etc.)
- 9. Connection Group Track I. Knowing Jesus Lessons (6 weeks) Completion of the lessons leads to the 101 Weekend Seminar: Discovering Your Starting Point
- 10. Connection Group Track II. Growing in Jesus Lessons (6 weeks) Completion of the lessons leads to the 201 Weekend Seminar: Discovering Spiritual Maturity
- 11. Connection Group Track III. Living for Jesus Lessons (6 weeks) Completion of the lessons leads to the 301 Weekend Seminar: Discovering Your Shape for Ministry
- 12. Connection Group Track IV. Sharing Jesus Lessons (6 weeks) Completion of the lessons leads to the 401 Weekend Seminar: Discovering My Life Mission
- 13. Knowing Jesus 1 John 2:12 -14 Growing Disciples Growing in Jesus Living for Jesus Sharing Jesus 1 2 3 H 101: Discovering Your Starting Point 201: Discovering Spiritual Maturity 301: Discovering Your SHAPE For Ministry 401: Discovering My Life Mission
- 14. Connection Groups We envision each Connection Group multiplying as soon as new leaders are ready to begin their own group!
- 15. Life of a Connection Group: 6 months – 1 year
- 18. 1 group = 12 people
- 19. 2 groups = 24 people
- 20. 4 groups = 48 people
- 21. 8 groups = 96 people
- 22. 16 groups = 192 people
- 23. 32 groups = 384 people