Small Groups
What is a LIFEgroup?
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6-16 people (same- or mixed-gender)
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Includes church members, friends, neighbors, etc
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Generally meet weekly or twice a month in homes, communal spaces, or online
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Long-term group that becomes a spiritual family
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Goal: to build meaningful Christ-centered relationships
We are a church of small groups,
not a church with small groups.
Think Small to Grow Big
Jesus taught thousands but invested deeply in twelve men, giving us the perfect formula for taking the gospel to the whole world. Small groups at North Boulevard help us develop life-changing relationships.
There are two types of small groups:
LIFEgroups and Discovery Groups (Dgroups)
The Life Blood of the Church
Each of us has a need to be known by others, and each of us must truly know others if we are to love them with the love of Christ. That's why being in a small group is an essential part of maturing as a Disciple at North Boulevard.
SERVE LIKE A LEADER
Want to make disciples and help change the world?
Here’s what it takes to lead a LIFEgroup:
We’re always looking for new small group leaders!
Prayerfully consider if God is calling you to step up.
Pray daily for your group and connect throughout the week
Plan meetings, fun activities, and service projects
Invite your group to join you for church gatherings and events
Partner with a co-leader and delegate tasks to share the load
Facilitate discussions and help keep meetings on time
Rally everyone around a brother or sister who needs support
What is a Discovery Group?
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3-5 people (same gender) committed to discipling one another
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Includes believers and non-believers seeking Jesus
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Meet regularly in public, communal spaces or online
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Short-term group with deep accountability
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Goal: to multiply disciples and groups of disciples
What do Dgroups do?
Dgroups follow the same relational-rhythms that Jesus modeled to and with His own disciples such as:
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Learning the Word through teaching and study
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Prayer and fasting
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Serving those in need
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Reinforcing Multiplication by training group members to eventually lead a new group themselves
Start a Dgroup
Since Dgroups help to ignite a fire for disciple-making, the decision to start a group is important.
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Pray before you start. Ask God to open doors for spiritual conversations with those who should join this group.
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Look for people who want to meet, have time to meet, and are open to God’s Word.
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Do life-on-life. Practice the relational-rhythms of Jesus (Scripture, Prayer, Fasting, Serving, and Disciple-making)
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Equip yourself. Explore our discipleship resources below, and contact our Small Group Coordinators with questions.