Spiritual Development


Spiritual Development

Contact: Tim Farrant, 535-9673, Ext. 219

The second part of Emmanuel's vision is to see people grow in Christ. We have a number of opportunities for you to grow and be discipled here at the church.

Men's Small Groups ("The Herd): Tuesday evenings (6:00 PM), Thursday mornings (will resume in January of 2009), Saturday mornings (7:00 AM)

Women's Small Groups: Women's small groups will resume in January of 2009.

What is an Emmanuel Small Group?

  • A group of 4-14 people that has an identified leader
  • A regularly-scheduled meeting time
  • Each member is being challenged in God-honoring Community, Change and Care.
  • The ABC's happen every time the group meets. *

What are the ABC's of Small Groups?

A - Accountability: Inviting others to challenge us in our priorities and relationships
B - Biblical Teaching: Studying the Bible so God can challenge and encourage us
C - Care: Choosing to put the needs of others above our own.

How Do I Join A Small Group?

  1. Fill out the Connection Card, available at ECG..
  2. Within one week, you will receive a phone call from a ministry leader.
  3. Ask the ministry leader any questions you may have.
  4. Get details in your next step to joinning a community of people choosing to change ourselves and care for others.

What Am I Committing To Do?

We want you to feel comfortable and be excited about the group you join. That's why every group offers a no-guilt "dating period" where you can discover if you fit in that group before you actually join it. We are committed to assisting you until you find a group that is just right for you. If a particular group is not a good fit for you, we don't want you to give up!

We have small groups for men, women, singles, couples, and students. Some of the small groups include:

Curriculum Guides Available for Small Group Leaders :

Many people have expressed interest in leading a small group; however, they feel they don't have the time for all of the preparation, or they don't know what to study. We have developed a Small Group Curriculum Guide as a tool for small group leaders. In it, you will find a number of topics that are available to small group leaders to sign out from the church office. There are a number of topics to choose from--covering topics on finances, marriage, family life, spiritual growth, etc. We have topical studies as well as studies of characters of the Bible and books of the Bible. The procedure for signing out these topics is as follows:

  • Call Tim Farrant at 535-9673, Ext. 219, and let him know what topic your small group would like to study.
  • You can pick up the leader guide, book, and/or DVD (whatever the study comes with) either at the front office throughout the week or at the Information Center on Sunday morning.
  • If there is a study guide available for the members of your small group, those can be ordered through our church Bookstore at a discounted rate for your small group members.
  • Enjoy the study and return any DVD back to the office upon completion.
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