Small Group Guidelines and Agreement
We agree to the following values
Clear Purpose To grow healthy, spiritual lives by building a healthy small group community.
Group Attendance To give priority to the group meeting (call if I am absent or late)
Safe Environment To create a safe place where people can be heart and feel loved (no quick answers, snap judgments, or simple fixes
Be Confidential To keep anything that is shared strictly confidential and within the group
Conflict Resolution To avoid gossip and to immediately resolve any concerns by following the principles of Matthew 18:15-17
Spiritual Health To give group members permission to speak into my life and help me live a healthy, balanced spiritual life that is pleasing to God
Limit our Freedom To limit our freedom by not serving or consuming alcohol during 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)
Welcome Newcomers To invite friends who might benefit from this study and warmly welcome newcomers
Building Relationships To get to know the other members of the group and pray for them regularly.
Other _________________________________________________________________
We have also discussed and agree on the following items:
Meals/refreshments ____________________________________________
Childcare ____________________________________________
Meeting place ___________________ Day of week for meeting _________________
Starting time ___________________ End time ________________