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Community Life, the small group ministry of the HumeRidge Church of Christ is an integral expression of our church’s life. In the safety of a small group, Christians and their friends at whatever stage of their life journey, can discover that they belong.
In small groups we come to a deeper knowledge of Jesus Christ and realise our ministry; are pastorally cared for; find healing from past hurts; are stretched in our faith and know the practical, real love of Christ through others.
People of all ages and backgrounds, just like you and me, meet together in a variety of settings throughout each week. The make-up and style of the groups may vary. However, the primary thrust of each group is to build Christlike living into each group member through the experience of Biblical community.
Why belong to one of our small groups?
1. Lasting Relationships Are Built. In a growing church, the very best place to form and build lasting friendship is in a small group of 8 to 12 Christians.
2. Biblical Principles are Learnt and Applied to Daily Life. Small groups are not only where you learn God’s truth for life, but also where you can discover how to study and apply God’s Word yourself.
3. Effective Pastoral Care Takes Place. Belonging to a small group is the most effective way to give support, care and encouragement in a large church.
4. Non Threatening Evangelism Can Occur. A small group can provide a community environment which will be attractive to non believers. In groups we speak the gospel and live out its results through Godly relationships.
5. Personal Spiritual Growth Happens. The group provides the opportunity for prayer, worship, study, fellowship and accountability to one another to grow in Christ. It’s a great setting for growth, for Christians at all stages of maturity.
6. Ministries Are Discovered and Leaders Are Developed. There is no better place to find and then exercise your ministry than to the members of your group. Leaders are also best identified and grown in the small group.
At HumeRidge we endeavour to provide a variety of style and emphasis in our small groups. No group is perfect, but by the grace of God we seek to be the community that God desires us to be.
“We desire to become a church of small groups through which Christ honouring ministry occurs and where Jesus is experienced in a small community.”
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