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Check out our Small Group
Resources Database:
Sorted by Category
Sorted Alphabetically
For Small Group Facilitators:
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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 faith 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! |
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A small group is a purposely small (3-12 people) sot that each member… Each group determines… Each small group at Shepherd is unique, but all groups are unified by a common mission to
- Grow in intimacy with God.
- Grow in relationship with other Christ Followers.
- Reach out in service/influence to others.
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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 the church office: 651.483.5419. |
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While every small group includes
the four components, groups vary in focus. At the present, Shepherd
has the following kinds of groups:
- Relationship-focused.
This group's primary focus is on the spiritual and/or social relationships
among its members.
- Content-focused.
This kind of group's focus is study and discussion.
- Task-focused. This
group wants to accomplish a defined task, mission, or assignment.
- Need-focused. Sometimes
called a support group, this focus is around a common need among
the members.
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Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church - 3920
North Victoria Street
Shoreview, Minnesota 55126
Phone (651) 483-5419 - Fax (651) 483-2296
staff@shepherdshoreview.org
E-mail
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