Life Group Q & A
Q – What is a Life Group?
A – A Life Group consists of a group of disciples who have committed themselves to being involved in one anothers’ lives for the purpose of helping one another “live lives worthy of the gospel” (Ephesians 4:1). A Life Group can consist of small number of disciples (suggested 4-10) who meet together regularly as a group for bible study, prayer, fellowship and the “breaking of bread” (Acts 2:42).
Q – What is the overall purpose of meeting in Life Groups?
A – The overall purpose of all Life Groups is to create small group environments where spiritual relationships can flourish, teamwork can be experienced and our individual commitments to Jesus, one another and the lost can be supported and encouraged.
Q – Can someone choose to switch groups?
A – Switching groups in not encouraged unless there is a specific reason for doing so. Our goal is the EVERY VCOC member will be committed to involvement with at least one Life Group. Only through consistent commitment can the kind of relationships be forged that will result in spiritual growth and encouragement. If a Christian feels they have a reason to switch, we would hope they would discuss that with whatever group they are part of before choosing to go to another group.
Guidelines for Life Groups
- Each group should come up with a NAME– it can be a geographic name (e.g. Richmond) or it can more reflect the purpose, focus and/or demographic make up of your group (e.g., Rubies, Serenity Sisters, Wise Guys, Men in White, Band of Brothers, etc.)
- Each group must choose a COORDINATOR – this needs to be a mature Christian who has some leadership skills and is doing well spiritually. He/she will be the contact person for the VCOC leadership. Communication will flow both ways so that we can keep the Life Groups pulled into the overall ministry and congregational life of the VCOC as well as offer support and encouragement to the individual Life Groups. It might be helpful, if each group would also choose an ASSISTANT COORDINATOR as well.
- Each group should come up with a schedule PLAN – to be considered a Life Group, the group needs to meet together at least once every other week, but it can meet together every week if desired.
- Life Groups can meet any day of the week and at any time of the time that is agreed to by, and thus is best for, its members. However, in order to accommodate congregational meetings (such as Kingdom Kids training, Board meetings, Leadership Team meetings, etc.) we would request, if possible, to leave Mondays and Saturdays open.
- To create a new Life Group contact Brian Felushko.
