Jesus Christ is the first and greatest model of the importance of community groups. Small groups were the tool Jesus used to build community. Within small groups Jesus asked questions of others, taught them, admonished them, prodded them to take steps of faith, nurtured and loved others. In small groups individuals from various walks of life became united together in community. Community groups are important to the RoG church
for the same reason they were important to Jesus. Following
Jesus’
model, RoG offers community groups characterized by acceptance,
friendship, support, Jesus’ teachings, accountability,
servant hood, love and evangelism. These groups not only build
up followers of Jesus, they provide opportunities for seekers
to learn of God and his wonderful grace and love.
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Community Groups are about finding life.