June 14, 2025

8 Quality Characteristics #6: Holistic Small Groups

Small group ministries have been a big trend in the churches for the last couple decades or so. It is a powerful tool for bringing people together and I believe it works. Even though our church does not have an official small group ministry, the fundamental aspect of it is present. 

Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to Him, calling Him. And a multitude was sitting around Him; and they said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking You.” But He answered them, saying, “Who is My mother, or My brothers?” And He looked around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.” Mark 3:31-34. 

The most basic form of small group is our family. It could refer to your biological family, or your church family. This is the foundational basis for our church to exist, and when the families interact, it stirs up the dynamics of ministry, bringing life to the church. The verses above explain how Jesus redefined who our family is. And this is how the early church grew as written in Acts 2. 

I am extremely grateful for the wonderful church family we have. When we continue to care for our families and pray for them, this church will stay healthy. Being intergenerational will boost the vitality of our church family as we strive to fulfill the gospel commission Jesus has given us.

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