making a commitment

 

NEXT SIGN UP-FALL 2010

 

We believe substantial life change happens in the context of relationships that are committed to applying the truths of Scripture.  Because of this, our church works hard to make sure that small groups don’t become just “another thing” on a buffet of ministry options.  Our small group ministry is the primary vehicle for discipleship and care within the Calvary family.  Joining a small group is essential to getting “plugged in” at Calvary.  


When our small group ministry was launched by some core leaders a couple of years ago, they prayerfully decided to call them “Covenant Groups” in order to convey the commitment a group must make to grow in Christ together. 

 

What is a Covenant Group?

A Covenant Group is 8-16 Christ-followers who…

  •  Meet at least 2-3x per month
  •  Apply the Scriptures together
  •  Pray for each other
  •  Encourage each other
  •  Hold each other accountable
  •  Serve together

 

What is the purpose of the Covenant Group ministry? 

You’ve probably heard the old saying: “When you aim at nothing—you hit nothing.”  Our Covenant Groups are structured to accomplish these 4 biblical objectives:

  • changed lives 
  • biblical fellowship
  • mutual ministry
  • multiplication of leaders 

 

What does a typical group gathering look like? 

The above goals shape the way our groups spend their time together.  A Covenant Group will try to accomplish the following each time it gathers: 

  •  Fellowship time  
  •  Bible application/discussion
  •  Accountability
  •  Prayer time

 

How do i join?

Because God is entrusting new people to our church that desire to plug into groups, we ask our existing groups to “birth” a new group every 12-18 months.  This allows others who still need a group to get plugged into a new group.  New groups are started during two “launch windows”: early Fall and shortly after the New Year.  Covenant Group registration opens a few weeks prior to the launch window.  

 

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Heb. 10:24-25)