please click on the following link:  TYPES OF GROUPS

 

WHAT IS A SMALL GROUP?

A Gospel Community

Small groups are small “communities” of four to twelve people meeting weekly or bi-weekly in homes and offices throughout the Lake Oswego area. Based on the model of the early Christian Church, they are the basic units of distinctive gospel community life.  Small groups are one of the primary places where the gospel is experienced and applied to real life issues. All of our small groups are led by trained lay-leaders from the congregation and receive continued support and oversight from LGPC’s pastoral staff.

An Encounter with Christ

Each small group meets with the expectation of the presence of Jesus Christ and his ability to transform and renew lives. Our small groups have a rich and varied agenda. They are more than just social hangouts. They include things like prayer, worship, fellowship, Bible and book studies, spiritual nurture and accountability, sharing of what the Christ is doing in our lives, and a lively participation in the ongoing mission of his Church.

WHY ARE SMALL GROUPS IMPORTANT?

A PLACE TO APPLY THE GOSPEL

We need others to help us apply the truth about the gospel to our daily lives. The implications of our life with Christ are broad – so broad that we rarely understand them by ourselves. As we remind one another about grace, we help each other open our lives to transformation according to God’s purposes.

A Place to Care for Each Other

We are told in the Bible to: “encourage, serve, rejoice, weep with, correct, instruct, sing to, build up, accept and love one another.” These commands are best followed in the context of personal relationships. Small groups also serve as a key way to keep LGPC’s leadership aware of any pastoral concerns or troubles facing members of our congregation.

A Place to Grow

Small groups are a place where spiritual gifts, including a vision for ministry and service, are discovered and developed. Small group participants are encouraged not to merely “consume,” but rather to invest themselves in relationships with group members, supporting each other in Christ.

HOW MUCH OF A COMMITMENT WILL A SMALL GROUP REQUIRE?

Most small groups meet weekly or bi-weekly, and participants end up making their groups a priority in their schedules. Regular attendance helps to form the habit, so try to attend the meetings as consistently as you can. If work or other commitments prevent you from coming on a regular basis, try to think of other ways you can be involved. Anything from helping make follow-up calls to bringing snacks is greatly appreciated.

WHAT IF I VISIT A SMALL GROUP AND IT'S NOT A GOOD FIT?

We encourage you to visit a small group several times before making a decision. It is often difficult to get a feel for a small group after only one visit. If you attend a small group a few times and find that you just don’t fit, we invite you to try another small group. Please remember that small groups require your effort and positive mindset to become a meaningful, rich experience. Therefore, make an investment in your group: offer constructive suggestions to your leader, invite some of your own friends to the group, or even consider starting or hosting a new group.

To see the different types of small groups available at LGPC,

please click on the following link:  TYPES OF GROUPS

You can join a small group!

E-mail Pastor Matt with the following information:

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