Small Group Ministries at CPC

The Small Groups Ministry Team wants to help everyone at Central find and be a part of an active small group. We believe small groups are the key to connecting in a Biblical way with other members at Central. A small group provides healthy fellowship in a community marked by Christian love and oneness. Small groups can help you to "grow up" as a Christian and to discover and learn to use your spiritual gifts.

	Do you desire to become more like Christ?
	Are you looking for a way to connect more deeply with others at Central?
	Are you wanting to grow in prayer, Bible study, service, support and accountability?
	Are you in a small group which is looking to grow in focus and influence?

If so, then Central's Small Group Ministry is for you!

It's easy to get lost in a crowd, to feel lonely even though you may be surrounded by worshippers on a given Sunday. That's why Central has a Small Groups Ministry. We want everyone to have the opportunity to be known and cared for and to find their niche in ministry. People grow faster spiritually in a caring, interactive group where they can feel free to ask their real questions and sense the support of the group.

The small group is as much "church" as the larger convening of believers. Jesus' ministry was in small groups as well as large. All of the "one another" commands in Scripture (love one another; pray for one another; be kind to one another) can only be truly obeyed and experienced in a small group.

There are about 40 small groups of Central people that meet throughout the week in various places, various times. Their leaders/coordinators are all volunteers, people who love to help others grow as disciples of Christ.

Central's small groups are as different as they are many. There are men's groups, women's groups, groups for couples with young children, for mothers of young children, college and career groups, and still others getting ready to start up.

There are many different kinds of small groups...

Central's Small Group Ministry Team seeks to...

• Launch new small groups at Central for those who would like to participate, especially for new and recent members.

• Link those who are looking for a certain type of small group with one which is open for new members.

• Give Lift to existing small groups by offering training in group dynamics, disciple-making in small groups and leadership development.

Contacts...

If you'd like to get involved with a small group at Central, e-mail smallgroups@centralpc.org or contact John Sackett or Mandi Pusateri (for Young Adults).

Some resource links:

• Finding Quality Study Materials For Your Small Group, by Jack Kuhatschek
• How to Lead a Small Group Bible Study Effectively, by Jack Kuhatschek
• Practical Tips for Recruiting and Training Small Group Leaders
• Fitness Kit: How to Keep Your Group Healthy and Growing

See also:

• Annual Reports: 2000 / 2001 / 2004
• Moms Support Group
• Women's Ministries at Central
• Men's Ministries at Central
• Equipping Ministry
• NV: Small Group Ministry Update, 12/06
• NV: Who Loves Ya, Baby?, 12/05
• NV: Connecting Through Small Groups, 8/04
• NV: Small Group Ministry - Multiplication By Division, 2/04
• NV: Small Groups: A Home For New Folks, 2/04
• NV: Small Group Ministry, 1/04
• NV: You Get More Than You Give!, 2/04
• NV: Small Group Ministry: 21st Century Community, 3/04
• NV: Small Group Ministry: Passion for Community, 4/04
• NV: Small Group Ministry: Transformation, 5/04
• Sermon: Friendship and Intimacy, 7/04