Why We Do Small Groups(Cells)

We strongly believe in utilizing small groups at Kings Point. Our small group emphasis is built on a strong conviction that Jesus has called the church "to win souls and make disciples" (Matthew 28:19, 20). Disciples are not made by people attending Sunday morning worship. Discipleship is best done the way Jesus modeled it in the gospels as He spent time with the disciples.

We have been encouraging our congregation for four years now to become active in small groups. We have small groups for every age group that are gender-based except for the children small groups. Here are some reasons why we strongly believe in small groups and how they work.

#1 - We believe that small groups were first used in the New Testament and we try to model our ministries after New Testament principles. Acts 5:42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

#2 - We use our small groups for edification and evangelism. By edification we want small group members to be encouraged, strengthened, and discipled through the study of God's word. Evangelism is accomplished as small groups conduct "prayers of three" for their lost friends and family and plan and execute outreach events as small groups, networks, and encounters.
Act 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

#3 - Small groups meet throughout the week for an hour in homes primarily but some meet at the church and in restaurants. We have groups that meet in the morning, afternoon, and in the evening.

#4 - Small groups are to follow a meeting format but leaders are encouraged to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit as certain needs may arise. The format basically consist of a welcome, a time of praise and testimonies, a time of prayer for needs, discussion of the lesson, and the "prayer of threes."

#5 - All Kings Point small group leaders must graduate from a nine-month weekly training program and are required to continue to sit under the authority of a small group leader (section leader or pastoral cell leader) as long as they lead a small group. We believe that every small group must be an on-going learner and student of the word of God.

...more in tomorrow's blog!