What is a Growth Group?
Growth Groups are small groups of adults, who meet in homes or at church on a weekly basis to study God's Word, pray together, and encourage one another in their Christian lives.
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen."
2 Peter 3:18
What's the Goal?
Growth Groups are the place where we establish relationships and grow towards spiritual maturity together.
"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."
Acts 2:42
Are They Important?
At Fellowship, Growth Groups are the place where the real ministry of the church takes place as we encourage, support, and love one another. We believe no one walks alone. We are better together!
"They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."
Acts 2:46b-47
INSTE Bible College
Partnership Between Fellowship and INSTE Bible College (INSTitute of Theology by Extension)
The two most important components of the INSTE educational system are individual daily study using the INSTE study materials and weekly small group meetings. These meetings are integrated into Fellowship's Growth Group structure so that each group contains both the elements of a Growth Group combined with biblical instruction. This unique approach to discipleship and leadership training is based on a commitment to learning that combines knowing, doing and being. The Growth Group is a key component that ties what the student is learning in his/her daily study (knowing) to his/her life experiences (doing) through dynamic reflection with other group members and the group leader, which leads to spiritual formation (being). INSTE provides the complete curriculum, materials and records, and a proven methodology.