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Experience
You help people to experience God when you encourage them to
attend a Sunday morning service.
Connect
You help people to connect and take their next step as you direct
them to Connect Track.
Grow
You help people to grow as you invite them to your life group or
recommend another life group to them. As you disciple others,
you help to move people along on their journey with Christ and
thus you fulfill the Great Commission!
Serve
You lead by example as you serve as a life group leader at TRWC.
You encourage others to serve in their God-given talents. You
model generosity by fostering support for the life group sponsored
missionary.
Teaching
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
Life Groups are a place where people grow in the Word and become more like
Jesus!
Fellowship
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If
one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and
has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep
warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
(Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
Life Groups are a place where people connect and experience community.
Breaking of bread (This is optional and only makes sense for some group).
Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke
bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts. (Acts
2:46)
Life Groups are a place where people share a meal together and get to know
each other. Some of our greatest memories in life happened around the
dinner table. Some groups will share a meal and some will serve desserts or
snacks.
Prayer
Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask
for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three
come together in my name, there am I with them. (Matthew 18:19-20)
Life Groups are a place where we pray together, support each other through
the hard time and celebrate prayers answered! (*Set a rule up front that if
prayer requests are taken, the time will be limited and requests will be
shared respectfully and not guised as gossip).
Care/Serve
We know what real love is because Christ gave up His life for us. And so we
also ought to give up our lives for our Christian brothers and sisters. (1 John
3:16 NLT)
Life Groups are a place where we care about each other. Whether it is
through prayer, making a meal for someone who is ill, noticing when
someone is away, or speaking the truth in love, the life group experience is
something we all need. Life Groups are a safe place where everyone should
feel important, accepted and protected. Who do we serve?
1. As individuals, we serve one another.
2. As a team, we assist a missionary on a global scale.
3. As a group, we bless our community when we do outreach together.
As you can see, at TRWC we arent church inactionwe are a church IN
ACTION! The book of Acts records the tremendous growth of the first church
in Jerusalem. Small group meetings in homes were the foundation of the
early church and they are foundation at TRWC. We believe the ACTS 2 church
is the greatest church growth model of all time!
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ~Margaret
Mead
ho: Life Groups are for EVERYONE! There may be Life Groups for
hen: Life Groups typically meet weekly. The life group leader decides upon
the day and time of the group. There are 2 semesters and an optional
summer term.
Fall Semester
starting _______
ending _______
Winter/Spring Semester
starting _______
ending _______
Summer Semester
offered on campus.)
1. Take something you are already doing and add purpose to it! Whether
its a hobby or a gift, when purpose meets passion and Jesus is invited it, it
can be used for the Lord.
2. Start a group based on something you want to be doing. Whether its
increasing your knowledge of the Holy Spirit, learning more about prayer or
intentionally connecting with people, its a way to accomplish a personal goal
while inviting others to join you.
What is a Life Group?
A group of people who are doing life together through learning together,
progressing together and changing together. A Life Group is not a class
and does not consist of just one person teaching while others listen.
What is a Life
Someone
disciple.
Someone
Christ.
Someone
Someone
Group Leader?
who accepts the commission to make disciples and to be a
who is willing to invite others on a journey to be more like
who doesnt have to be a Bible expert or trained counselor.
who is a student of Jesus.
Life Groups exist so that we will sharpen each other to be more like JESUS!
-You now may view your roster. The roster will include name, phone number
and email (if provided).
-If you click on the persons underlined name, it will bring up their address if
you would like to send a card sometime.
Email your Life Group
-In bright blue, there is a section that has name, position, phone, email, edit
position.
-Next to NAME is a small box. Click that box and it will check all the people
on your roster.
-Uncheck the box next to each name anyone you DONT want the email to go
to. Or, if you just want to email ONE person, click the box next to their name.
The email will only go to those selected.
-Above that, on the right side, you will see a bright blue box that says
Export Grid. Next to that, click on a white box on the right that says, I
want to.
-A drop down list will appear. Select
Send a Message.
-Fill in the email subject. It could
be, Email from your Life Group
Leader.
-After you have written your email,
click Send Message at the
bottom.
-Be patient, as it may appear nothing is happening at first. If you click it
multiple times, your group will receive it that many times (e.g., 6, 7, etc.). A
swirling circle will appear as your email is being sent.
-After the message has sent, it will pop up a box that will say,
Congratulations, your email was sent to 12 people (or however many have
emails). It will also show you anyone who doesnt have email who will not
receive the message and will display their phone number so you can call
them. Call those people.
-At the top it will show you how many people will get your email. You can
click that and it will pull up the names of all those receiving your email.
Jesus had regular contact with his life group (e.g., the 12 disciples). Lets
follow Him!
Contacting members initially and throughout the term is critical to your
success as a leader. Aim to contact members 2-3 times per week via email
or text.
-On the right side of your roster, you will see a bright blue box that says,
Export Grid. Next to that is a white box on the right that says, I want
to.
-CLICK on I want to
-A drop down list will appear. Toward the top of that page, click on I want
to It is a dropdown list.
-Select Mark Attendance and hit go.
-Choose the correct marking date in red. Fill in the date or any date that
month when your group met (just to get an idea of who is actively attending)
NOT the day you are marking your attendance (e.g., the date of the life
group you are marking attendance for).
-Make sure Present is selected, as we want to mark who was present not
who was absent.
-Click the box next to each person who attended on that date so it is check
marked.
-At the bottom, next to the + is a section for comments, visitors names, etc.
Enter any visitors names and their emails/information as well as any
comments you want me to read to keep me in the loop of upcoming things
with your group, challenges, highlights, etc.
-Click Submit. Piece of cake!
Print a Group Roster
-There are 2 places on the right side (top of page and middle of page) that
say, I want to
-The top one is to PRINT A GROUP ROSTER.
-Select that and a drop down menu will appear for you to print a roster.
***All personal information is to be kept confidential unless approved by the
person.
In other words, emails and phone numbers are not to be shared without
permission. Members are not to be added to additional email lists without
their consent, and products or services are not to be pushed through email
or at the group.
Who is someone who has influenced your growth as a Christian? What did
they do?
What do you hope to get out of this life group?
Where did you live when you were growing up? What is your favorite
childhood memory?
What is your earliest recollection of God?
What did you want to be when you grew up? What do you do now?
What is the farthest place you have ever traveled to?
Who was your favorite teacher, and why?
Where would you live if you could move anywhere in the world, and why?
If you could have three wishes come true, what would they be?
Atmosphere is everything
Think of a recent group experience that you really enjoyed. What made
the teaching so wonderful, the time so fulfilling or the prayer so powerful?
What was it that you were looking forward to and you refused to miss?
Strive for that in each Life Group meeting that you have. The goal is to get
them to come back!
Atmosphere is unseen; yet you know when its there and when its not. Its
invisible yet it is perhaps the most powerful element of a meeting. It is
atmosphere. As a leader it is your role to set the tone and culture of
your group. Atmosphere does not just happen! Life Groups are an
expression of church in your home. Your meeting reflects the heart and
vision of Twin Rivers Worship Center and the Acts 2 church. There should
be a culture of unity. People should be excited for the next meeting and
every meeting after that.
Childcare
Childcare enables people with children who could otherwise not attend a
group to be able to connect. Each Life Group will be responsible for its own
workable childcare plan. It is recommended that sitters get at least $4 per
child, max $12 per family. If a family is having difficulty paying for
childcare, contact the Discipleship Pastor.
Confidentiality
People are trusting you and Twin Rivers Worship Center with sensitive,
personal information and we need to ensure that we protect that
information. That means you must be able to keep all information to
yourself, the Discipleship Pastor and the Life Group Team Leaders only. It is
equally important that you do notify the Discipleship Pastor with
concerns. By law, you are required to alert someone:
TRWC Policies
For the comfort and protection of everyone involved, members may not
attend groups that specify a limited audience. For example, a single man
would not be welcomed at a marriage group, a person in their 40s would
not be welcomed at the 20s group and a woman would not be welcomed
at a mens group. Additionally, groups that are not child friendly should be
maintained as adult only groups. Registered sex offenders are not allowed
at life groups where children are present, in life group homes where
children live or at life group sponsored events where children are present.
God created us for a good work (e.g., of being a life group leader)
and He has prepared us!
For we are Gods workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works,
which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10)
Group Dynamics
Give time for discussion. Avoid doing all the talking. A good guideline is
the 50/50 rule. Approximately 50% of the speaking should be from
members and 50% from the leader. If using DVD curriculum, the
leader speaks much less and helps facilitate conversation.
Carefully lead the conversation back to the topic when tangents
occur.
Where sensitive issues or complex questions arise, follow up one-onone afterward.
Be sensitive to the Lost or New Believer. New believers may not
grasp phrases that are common to us (i.e. spiritual warfare, washed
in the blood, etc.).
Steer the discussion in a direction where everyone can participate
but people arent forced to speak if they arent comfortable.
Some people may need more time to think before speaking than
others in the group.
If a person has a tendency to take over the meeting, carefully
utilize your role as leader to limit their talk time. If you set ground
rules up front, that will help.
Be prepared to change the direction of the meeting if needed. The
primary goal is to create an environment where people are
connecting with God and one another.
Utilize your timekeeper to keep things moving but in a way that is
not rigid.
Make sure that people feel welcomed upon entering and leaving.
Life Group Leaders: Leaders will lead a Life Group weekly or 2 times per
month in their home, a host home or alternate site (i.e., coffee shop).
Leaders are mature Christians who:
1. Have attended TRWC for a minimum of one year (or have a
reference from a previous church).
2. Believe wholeheartedly in the Life Groups ministry as a model for
discipleship and connecting others.
3. Are comfortable leading a group of people in prayer, through a
study, or through a hobby or activity-related time.
4. Have been recommended by their former Life Group Leader.
5. Have been through Connect Track if new to TRWC in the last year.
Life Group Home Hosts: Those with the gift of hospitality, who are
willing to host a Life Group in their home (but not necessarily lead).
Training Coordinator:
Assists the Discipleship Pastor by instructing
and developing new recruits. Coordinators assist the Discipleship Pastor
with training topics and training meetings for the Life Group Leaders.
Team Recruiter: The recruiter is focused on finding individuals within the
church that would be a good fit for the Life Group ministry as either a Life
Group Leader or Home Host (or both).
What We Believe
We believe the entire Bible to be the inspired, infallible Word of God,
the revelation of Gods will for man and the divine and final authority for a
Christian life. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
We believe in one God, the Creator of all things, who is revealed in
three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4); (John
15:26)
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