BIBLICAL FELLOWSHIP BONDING FACTORS Face to Face relationships

BIBLICAL FELLOWSHIP BONDING FACTORS Face to Face relationships of Deep • Unity • Personal relationships • Service with one another and with our Lord

BIBLICAL FELLOWSHIP Ephesians 4: 15 -16 • Unity • Personal relationships “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, • Service with one another grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its and with our Lord work. ” [NIV]

Large Group – Small Group Balance LARGE GROUP SMALL GROUP AUDIENCE ORIENTED FACE TO FACE HIGH INSPIRATION DEEP SUPPORT ANONYMITY INTIMACY in safe place MANY ACQUAINTANCES QUALITY FRIENDSHIPS EXPECTATION- God among us INTROSPECTION- God working in me HEARING TALKING

Large Group--Small Group Balance Large Group Small Group audience-oriented interpersonal high inspiration deep support anonymity intimacy acquaintance relationships quality relationships expectation discussion generating new small groups providing a safe place

üCONGREGATIONAL CHECK UP • WHERE ARE YOUR FACE to FACE OPPORTUNITIES? • WHAT PLACES ARE OFFERED FOR DEEPENED FRIENDSHIPS that include support & prayer for one another?

Growing Disciples in larger groups (15 +)

Small Group Life

Make Vision Shift 8 Shift from primarily audienceoriented programming (e. g. worship services, classes) to a balance of audience-oriented ministry and face-to-face ministry (e. g. small groups, oneone-one spiritual direction).