TOOLS & RESOURCES FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP
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WHAT IS AN FBG SMALL GROUP?
Simply put, Small Groups are a place to practice what is preached.
Members of a small group are loved, pursued, challenged, and transformed into a gospel-centered family that desires to live life together in Christ.
We do this by implementing six core values each time we meet. They are called the FBG Essentials.
HINGES ON GOD'S WORD
It all starts in the time you spend alone with God. Devote yourself to God's word daily and then share what you are learning with your small group.
John 15:5
FLOWS FROM SUNDAY SERVICE
Christ leads His bride through the local church. The personal conviction of the Spirit you experience in corporate worship is verified and applied when you share it with one another in small group.
Ephesians 2:20-22
MEETS REGULARLY
Small Group takes a commitment. Often you'll have to decide what you are willing to miss in your schedule in order to prioritize your small group. But, it's worth it!
Hebrews 10:25
RELATES AUTHENTICALLY
Authenticity means sharing how you're really doing, asking for help with the sin struggles that keep appearing in your life, and allowing your group to pray for hurts and joys in your life.
James 5:16
MOVES OUTWARDLY
A Christ-like small group moves outwardly by serving in the church, the community and the world while sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. If your small group seems a little flat, perhaps you're missing the critical element of moving outwardly.
Matthew 28:19-20
COUNSELS BIBLICALLY
Choose God's word over personal experience or opinion. Set the culture in your group of asking "What does the Bible say about that?". When you don't know the answer, search the scriptures together for answers. Let God's word be the ultimate authority in your small group.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
First Step | FBG Essentials Small Group Training
Start here.
These short videos outline the six core values of a small group - we call them FBG Small Group Essentials.
New Small Group? Watch these videos one at a time the first six times you meet. Allow 20-30 min to watch and discuss along with your RESPOND Guide questions.
Existing Small Group? Watch each of these 7-15 minute videos as a group to refocus your intentions. Allow 20-30 min to watch and discuss.
Reviewing the Small Group Intentions Worksheet together will help your group set a road map for each time you meet.
Intro to Essentials.mp4Series Intro
Flows from Sunday.mp4Flows from Sunday Service
Essentials_2.mp4Moves Outwardly
Hinges on God's Word
Relates Authentically
Meets Regularly
Counsels Biblically
Next Step | Resources to Forge Relationship
Small Group Work-Ups:
FBG Small Group Intentions -- If you are just getting started with your small group, or you are an existing small group that desires deeper small group community, read this quick reminder at the beginning of your time together.
FBG Small Group Assessment -- Ask each member of your group to fill out this assessment individually and anonymously, then set a small group time to pray about and discuss the results together.
Reccomended Reads:
Should I Join a Small Group?
Paul David Tripp
Next Step | Leader Training
Sign up for Leader Training
We'd love to help you decide if you're called to lead one of our FBG Small Groups. Our leaders receive training to best equip them to lead a group. Sign up for more information on our next Leader Training Session.
Learn about Being a Catalyst
A Catalyst is a person or couple who has experienced the intricacies of small group community and is ready to help a newly started small group begin with a firm, Christ-like foundation. Catalysts serve in 6-12-week terms.
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