Many of us shutter at the thought of our group splitting up to start other groups. We don’t even want to think about the people we love leaving our group to go start another. What a preposterous idea that is!! Who thought that was a good idea in the first place?
Most of you have or are experiencing the life changing growth that comes from the relational community found in thrive Groups. This is why it is vital to help as many people as we can find this same place in their journey with Jesus.
“When?” is the big question that often answers “Why?” as well. I would not encourage you to simply state that your group will split after a certain period of time like 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, etc. I would say that what you should frequently look at is the health of your group. Ask yourselves if your coming together is still bringing spiritual growth to the people in the group. Is your group finding ways to serve; becoming more like Christ? Are you building into one another through your relationships? If these three things are not still taking place, you may want to consider the group’s next step. Maybe it is time for some to start another group. Maybe it is time to mix things up a bit and do something different that will promote the spiritual growth that group life should bring about.
Just an FYI. I would not be so concerned about building more groups as I would be about helping to build healthy groups. I believe that if your group is truly seeking God’s plan then you will know when the right time to multiply is. It should be a healthy transition, not a forced change. It is healthy to talk about this with your group so that when the time does come, you will all have an understanding that moving on is nothing personal between the members of your group. It is simply time grow on to the next place that God has for you.
So who thought this multiplying thing was a good idea in the first place? Honestly, it was an amazing guy name Jesus Christ that suggested the idea of us multiplying. I, personally, am pretty happy that the disciples listened. I mean, think about it. What if “the 12” decided to keep their faith to themselves? What if every pocket of people Jesus ministered to kept their faith to themselves?
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Hey Toby,
I agree we should serve people more often. I spend most of my time building relationships & trying to show others there's something different about christians (how we act & react in situations). I've found the more people see those differences the more they want to know the cause. It takes time but it's worth it.
I just noticed I posted my last on the wrong blog. Oh well you get the point.
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