groups

With all the different types of groups at WPC, it’s helpful at the launch of a new season to remember that groups have a goal.  Think about it, every group has a goal: the choir leads in artistic worship, a basketball team plays to compete and win, and a youth group provides challenging and dynamic experiences for youth to begin their faith journey.

So what is our goal for adult small groups? Simply put, it’s GROWTH. Spiritual growth is the follower of Christ’s endeavor to become more like Him and live missionally in the world that He died to save.

Now, the realistic challenges of each group are numerous. Irregularity changes the ability to fellowship consistently.  A growing and robust size changes the ability to experience personal depth.  And time… time is always the enemy of groups!

A quick test for every group should be are we growing?  If we are growing spiritually, then our faith seems stronger, our knowledge of God is richer, and our personal application of study becomes increasingly practical.  If we are growing missionally, then our groups shepherd one another in life’s difficulties and joys and we are introducing others to Christ in our community. If we are growing in size, then our community is multiplying!  With multiplication, however, comes NEW groups – with new facilitators, fresh voices, and resources.  We try new things.  We let others step into the gap to live out their giftedness and be used by God.

So my friends, let’s ask the question about our groups…are we growing?  I anticipate that many of our groups will say “YES!”  And if we say “not quite” then let’s boldly ask God to help us get on track!