Title: “Building Community”
The Word: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:32-35, John 17:20-21
Main Thought: Following Jesus was never meant to be done alone
3 Tips to Build Community in Small Groups
Small groups are where people build community and grow in their relationship with God. I was reading today about how to build community in a book called, "The Big Book on Small Groups." I wanted to share what I read in the building blocks of community chapter.
Check out the three foundational, rules of positive group communication:
1. Gossip: Only speak about a group member when that member is present. When gossip is present, a group will fragment. When gossip is removed, group trust grows.
2. Confidentiality: What is spoken of in the group remains in the group. When confidentiality is destroyed, it hurts others. When it is kept private, students will express themselves more freely. But remember, if a student is harming themselves or someone else, we cannot keep that confidential.
3. Honesty: Every person, to the best of their ability, chooses to be honest. When people lie or mislead, an atmosphere of untruth permeates the group life; when trust is present, people grow in the faith and love for one another.
What would you add to the list to build community in small groups?
Quality Trip = Tubing with Students
What do you get with 45 students, wal-mart pool floats, and a river? Quality!! We had a blast together while tubing down the Chipola river today. I enjoy planning trips that are low-cost and help build growth and community! Building relationships is the foundation for community to thrive. I think student ministry puts too much emphasis on lighting, technology, and media to create momentum. Spending a day floating down a river gives ample opportunity for relationships to grow and conversations to begin with students. Student ministry is such a blast, I'm blessed to be able to call this my job. [gallery columns="2"]