Our Focus
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Clear Purpose |
To grow healthy, spiritual lives by building a healthy small group community |
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Group Attendance |
To give priority to the group meeting (call if I am absent or late) |
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Safe Environment |
To create a safe place where people can be heard and feel loved (no quick answers, snap judgments, or simple fixes) |
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Be Confidential |
To keep anything that is shared strictly confidential and within the group. |
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Conflict Resolution |
To avoid gossip and to immediately resolve any concerns by following the principles of Matthew 18:15-17 which begins with going directly to the person with whom you have an issue. |
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Spiritual Health |
To give group members permission to help me live a healthy, balanced spiritual life that is pleasing to God. |
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Limit our Freedom |
To limit our freedom by not serving or consuming alcohol during Life Connections small group meetings or events so as to avoid causing a weaker brother or sister to stumble. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Romans 14:19-21 |
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Welcome Newcomers |
To invite our friends who might benefit from this study and warmly welcome newcomers |
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Building Relationships |
To get to know the other members of the group and pray for them regularly. |