Why Join a Small Group?

	Reason #1: You will really begin to feel like a part of God's family Maybe you have made the comment yourself, “The church is too big to really get to know other people.” We really do need each other—God never meant for you to go it alone in the Christian life. You need to get connected in a small group.
	Reason #2: You will understand God’s Word better Have you ever had those times when you just wanted to stop the pastor in the middle of the sermon and say “But what about …?”  In a small group setting, you can ask questions, participate in a discussion of the text, and hear others share insights and illustrations of the truth you are trying to grasp. The Bible must be applied to your own personal situations and that happens best in small groups.
	Reason #3: Prayer will become more meaningful to you Small group members have a unique opportunity to experience God’s promised power in prayer as they pray together about their struggles and joys. In praying together with a few others, we are drawn closer, and we are encouraged as we see God’s answers in each other’s lives.
	Reason #4: You will have a safety net when you need it Small groups provide excellent support in times of crisis, change, and stress. You'll have a sense of stability and security knowing there are people who really care for you and are committed to standing with you.
	Reason #5: You will have an informal, non-threatening way to share Christ It may be that some of your friends who don't I know the Lord wouldn't be caught dead in a church. But those same people may be open to an invitation to a casual Bible discussion in a home or office setting. In a small group, your friend can ask questions and express honest doubts without feeling "put on the spot". When your friend sees the love and warmth and honesty of your group, it will make him more receptive to the Good News.
	Reason #6: You will learn how to serve and be served The Bible teaches that every believer is given certain talents or "gifts" to benefit others in the family of God. Unfortunately most Christians remain as Sunday morning spectators all their lives because large group meetings are primarily "sit and listen" situations. Small groups are a training ground for service. You’ll have opportunities to carry out God’s call to service, first within the group itself and then in the larger ministry of the church. And you’ll also learn that sometimes God supplies your own needs by having others serve you.
	Reason #7: You will become the person Christ intends you to be