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Fall listing of Small Groups available now! Click HERE for a brochure listing all small groups at Shepherd. Brochures are also available at the church office and Information Counter.  Questions can be directed to Anne Afdahl at 651-483-5419, x163 or at smallgroups@shepherdshoreview.org


       
 

 

Check out our Small Group Resources Database:
Sorted by Category
Sorted Alphabetically

 
     
                     
 
                     
 
Studies prove it and people know it --- when we are connected and contribute to a small group, we feel we belong to the larger congregation and to the even larger community of believers. An informal and regualr gathering of a small group of Christian friends is a comfortable place to tell our stories, listen to others, learn to pray together, and share care.

Small groups stress relationships: to one another, to God, to the Christian church, and to newcomers. Living in a connected community with others is God's plan --- and His gift for us!

 

                       
 
   
                         
     
 

A small group is purposely small (5-12 people) so that each member is a valued and contributing part of the group. Each group determines its own meeting time and place, frequency of meetings, length of commitment, and focus. Each small group at Shepherd if unique, but every small group meets its purpose with the following four components:

Friendship and care for one another
Prayer
Application of God's Word to living
Faith in action by serving others

 

 
   
 
 
       
   
Pray for God's help to find the right fit in a group for you. If you already know someone in a small group, ask if there's room for you. If you want or need help to find a group, contact our Small Groups Coordinator, Anne Afdahl, 651.483.5419, x163, or e-mail her.

While every group includes the four components, groups vary in focus. At the present, Shepherd has the following kinds of groups:

  • Relationship-oriented. This group's primary focus is on the spiritual and/or social relationships among its members.
  • Content-oriented. This kind of group's focus is study and discussion.
  • Task-oriented. This group wants to accomplish a defined task, mission, or assignment.
  • Need-oriented. Sometimes called a support group, this focus is around a common need among the members.

 

 

How can I become a Small Group Facilitator?

If you're feeling a nudge to become a small group facilitator, talk to Anne Afdahl, Small Group Ministry Coordinator, about the Facilitator Training course. You'll learn about the responsibilities, skills, traits of healthy groups, and resources to help you know, show and grow Christ's love in a group.

Once trained, you'll be encouraged and supported as you begin and continue this life-changing, faith-changing ministry with a small group.

 
 

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church - 3920 North Victoria Street
Shoreview,  Minnesota 55126
Phone (651) 483-5419 - Fax (651) 483-2296
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