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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 married couples,
women, men, seniors, young adults, moms with children and the list goes on! For
groups with a specific audience (e.g., married couples or women), we ask that members
that attend meet the criteria. In other words, no men at the womens group and no singles
hanging out in the marriage group.
A Life Group is a group of about 8-12 adults. Some groups may have up to 15-20 adults (or
bigger if space allows) but are usually no smaller than 5 adults. Groups that are child friendly
arrange for their own childcare and parents pitch in for babysitting costs.
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
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Winter/Spring Semester
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Summer Semester
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here: Life Groups are typically held in the Leaders home or a Host Home but may meet
in coffee shops, restaurants, on the basketball courtyou name it!
hy: 1. We are too busy not to. God created us to be in community with others. We may
be busy these days but we arent connected.
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:
1. If someone threatens to harm themselves.
2. If someone threatens to harm someone else.
3. If any form or potential form of child abuse it taking place.
We do not live in fear (2 Timothy 1:7), because we have not been given a spirit of fear.
However, we do want to be prepared. Being equipped is not giving into fear. Rather, it is
tightening our defenses prior to any enemy attack (Ephesians 6:10-18).
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.
2 Timothy 3 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be
complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
We teach people the commands of Jesus and are rewarded for it!
Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others
accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches
these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:19)
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-on-one 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.
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)
We acknowledge Jesus Christ as true God and true man conceived of the Holy Spirit, born
of a virgin, crucified, and resurrected our High Priest and Advocate now seated at the
right hand of God the Father. (Matthew 1:18); (Hebrews 12:2)
We believe in personal salvation and forgiveness of sins through the shed blood of Jesus
Christ, acknowledging every persons need for the grace and mercy of God.
(Romans 3:23-24); (Ephesians 1:7); (1 Peter 1:3); (1 John 1:9)
We believe in the eventual resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved,
and the eternal punishment of the lost. (John 14:1-3); (1 John 5:11); (Revelation 20:15)
We baptize in water all those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ and who desire to
publicly identify with Him, in accordance with the Bibles command. (Matthew 28:19); (Acts
8:36-39); (Romans 6:4)
We believe in the present supernatural ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose purpose is to
glorify Jesus Christ and instruct and empower every believer for Godly living and service.
(John 16:13-14); (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
We believe that the baptism with the Holy Spirit is a promise from the Father for every
believer and is distinct and subsequent to the experience of the new birth. Speaking in
tongues, as the Holy Spirit gives utterance, is a physical indication of the baptism with the
Holy Spirit. (Matthew 3:11); (Acts 2:4, 38-39, 19:4-6)
We serve the Lords Supper and, according to Scripture, remember Jesus sacrifice on the
Cross and celebrate His resurrection power. (Luke 22:19-20); (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
We believe in the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and that His appearance will be
accompanied by a bodily resurrection of those who have died in Christ. (Matthew 24:29-31);
(1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
We believe that Jesus is the Healer. (Isaiah 53:5); (Matthew 8:16-17); (James 5:14-15); (1
Peter 2:24)
We believe in the power and effectiveness of prayer. (Philippians 4:6-7); (James 5:15-16)
We believe in Gods terrific plan for each of His followers to honor God and help people.
(Matthew 5:16, 25:40); (Jeremiah 29:11)
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