Small Groups (a.k.a. Life Group/ Community Group/ Cell) at Stuart Presbyterian have always existed, but have ebbed and flowed in the greater view of the congregation.
In truth, "where two or more are gathered" a group in Christ is formed. It is in these settings of the home, the office, the marketplace, and the telephone where true encouragement and transparency should be offered.
Our goal should be mutual maturation in Christ. Our choices should be for the mutual edification of those who believe and a desire to bring alongside those who are seeking.
What is a Small Group?
Simply put, it is a smaller more intimate gathering in which we "do life" together.
Why Small Groups?
We believe that small groups are a place where authentic, as well as, significant life transformation occurs and where real life and real issues can be transparently discussed. It is a place to be encouraged, equipped, and challenged to become a mature follower of Jesus Christ.
Mature Christians reproduce and we believe Small Groups are foundational to a strong, healthy, and growing congregation. It is in Small Groups we find community, acceptance, and accountability. In Small Groups we learn from others and gain wisdom from their experiences. We learn to trust each other, be vulnerable, and lean on each other in times of trial and growth.
There are several key factors for a small group to be holistic, or healthy.
Above all, small groups must be disciple-making communities that seek to reach out to the unchurched.
The small groups should seek to help individuals grow spiritually, and assist them in identifying and utilizing their
spiritual gifts in ministry.
How do I find one or get one started?
Select one of the current open studies or request current opportunities being formed. Want to begin your own and need direction? Call 276-694-4628 or 276-694-3244. You can also, view current offerings.
What will we study?
Each group will select its own study. There will be opportunities to use Bucky's sermon series as points of departure, or to use currently owned and catalogued materials in the library area between the two buildings.
Who decides who will be in my group?
You do! The hope is that as individuals express a need or desire for a group, there will be an open group available. This is the primary desire behind the awareness of current groups.
View current Small Group opportunities