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Monday, October 19, 2009 at 12:00AM
Genesis
2701 Cabrillo College Drive
Aptos, CA 95073
831-465-3312
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Reader Comments (7)
I think its a really good idea for leaders to continually remind themselves of each of these building blocks of small groups. Especially as we are in the beginning of group development, it is important to realize that we are all working to build trust among our members. As a leader, how can we foster that or encourage the development of trust in our groups?
The A2C that I am apart of has begun to share meals together. 2 group members have taken the responsibility of providing a main dish that we all share together before we start our study (usually it only takes about 30 min to eat). This has created rich conversation time and even team building as we work together to set up the meal and clean up afterwards. Even if we only have dessert, it still provides great time to chat, and even get to know the food preferences of each member. (Which may seem silly... but its definitely the start of friendship!)
I am so thankful that my heart for my A2C group and the vision of TLC are the same. I am very excited to continue to learn about the building blocks and apply them to my group each week. As a leader, I want to be intentional about my leading and with these in mind, I will be able to remember why we meet. Also, as I was listening to the 5 things, I was reminded of how these are not only the basics of A2C groups but as humans in general. We all want to feel that we can be trusted and trust others, that we can be vulnerable at no cost...and so on. These are basic desire for human relationships! Thanks for the reminder of not only how to lead our groups but how to conduct our lives in a way that all who encounter us can see Jesus in the way we live!!
Yes!!! I listened to this one the same week it was posted!
i like how these principles can be applied in many different areas. lately i've been seeing connections with lots of things. probably the biggest of these connections like I told Charlie at his a2c group was seeing God like I see my Dad. that has been incredibly freeing and has given me such a greater depth in my relationship with God. now with this, i like the link between a business related book and A2c groups. its encouraging to know that in things i do with business i am also practicing for ministry leadership. just some thoughts....
These are great points to be reminded of. They encourage me to stay committed to my group! These are short audio lessons that should be shared with all of the larger TLC body of group leaders. Thanks Charlie.
This is one of the most important things to start with. I think it's important to break through that facade that people put up when they meet at church or church groups. People want to portray the "perfect" versions of themselves. To enter into true Biblical community, I think it's important for us to be first and foremost HONEST. And through that honesty I believe there can be breakthrough. We've been meeting for a year and we still are working on this.
I'm loving the comments on here, thanks for your feedback everyone, it helps me a ton! I agree with you, Susan, it is a great resource for all small group leaders! It is interesting to see how trust isn't something that can be mastered within a group. It is something that is achieved and continually worked on through the trials that come. But through this process, rich relationships grow!