Please find below resources to enable your Small group to run smoothly and effectively.
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The CORE VALUES of Gateway Small Groups
COMMUNITY GROWTH: Develop strong friendships, and care for one another in a safe environment.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH: Challenge each other and learn together through prayer, studying the Bible and mutual discipleship.
CHURCH GROWTH: To be disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus, since our primary purpose on earth is share the good news of Jesus with others.
The CORE PRACTICES of Gateway Small Groups
YOUR COMMITMENT
Word, prayer, mission, and care. These elements must be central in the activities of all Gateway Small Groups.
Every member ministry. All Gateway Small Group members will share responsibility for the various aspects of their group life. (such as hosting, prayer, support, discipleship, facilitating, and outreach).
Small Group facilitators. All facilitators will be a member of Gateway Church who have completed the Gateway Path, and will be committed to participating in further training opportunities at Gateway, to accountability, and to leading a group for one year.
Growth. All Gateway Small Groups will automatically begin a process of multiplying into two groups when the number of people in a group exceeds 8 people.
GATEWAY’S COMMITMENT
Provide suggested content and format so as to minimize preparation time for those facilitating Small Group meetings.
Give care, oversight, and direction to Small Groups, as well as support in any pastoral situations that may arise.
Relevant leadership training in a variety of formats to enable leaders to thrive and enjoy the role.
Assist and encourage groups in the process of multiplication.