Central Baptist Church » Small Groups http://www.cbcquincy.org "Bringing People In! Lifting People Up! Sending People Out!" Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:11:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Bible in 90 Days Church Wide Challenge http://www.cbcquincy.org/2011/12/15/bible-in-90-days-church-wide-challenge/ http://www.cbcquincy.org/2011/12/15/bible-in-90-days-church-wide-challenge/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:29:33 +0000 Ivan http://www.cbcquincy.org/?p=4404 CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO FINISHED the Church Wide Challenge to read the Bible in 90 Days.   Hopefully, God revealed new knoweldge as you study His word, and you have a greater appreciation for Scripture.  Please do NOT discard your Participants Guides – as you can use them again to read the Bible from cover to cover in the future.  New groups can start in January – resources are available.    Pastor Ivan

]]> http://www.cbcquincy.org/2011/12/15/bible-in-90-days-church-wide-challenge/feed/ 0 Christian Book Club http://www.cbcquincy.org/2011/04/29/christian-book-club/ http://www.cbcquincy.org/2011/04/29/christian-book-club/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:26:23 +0000 Ivan http://www.cbcquincy.org/?p=3464 Central Baptist Church will start a new Book Club in June 2011.  This small group will be lead by Dr. Ken McNutt, retired Professor of English from Hannibal LaGrange University.  Persons interested in this small group discussion group should read Todd Burpo’s book: Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back (Thomas Nelson;  November 2, 2010, 192 pages).  Time and date for small group meetings to be determined.  Read more…

 

]]> http://www.cbcquincy.org/2011/04/29/christian-book-club/feed/ 0 Lenten Home Small Groups http://www.cbcquincy.org/2011/02/16/lenten-home-small-groups/ http://www.cbcquincy.org/2011/02/16/lenten-home-small-groups/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:47:27 +0000 Ivan http://www.cbcquincy.org/?p=3160 Join A Lenten Small Group starting March 7, 2011: This year’s Lenten Small Group Study course is “The 3 Colors of Your Spirituality” written by Christian Schwarz, published by ChurchSmart Resources. The book asks the question “Why are many people leaving their churches” and challenges the readers to explore and discover their spiritual style – how do you best relate to God.  Included in this book is a self-test to help individuals identify their own spiritual style.  Lenten Home Small Group Study can be done either in your home, at Central Baptist Church or even as part of your Sunday School class.  The format of this study course will be a discussion group.  Leader guides are available. Contact Betty Darrow  if you would like to host or lead a small group discussion.  Small groups begin the week of March 7, 2011.

]]> http://www.cbcquincy.org/2011/02/16/lenten-home-small-groups/feed/ 0 UNBINDING THE GOSPEL SMALL GROUPS http://www.cbcquincy.org/2010/09/08/unbind-the-gospel-small-groups/ http://www.cbcquincy.org/2010/09/08/unbind-the-gospel-small-groups/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:59:32 +0000 Ivan http://www.cbcquincy.org/?p=2642 Register for a Small Group study of Martha Grace Reese’s book, “Unbinding the Gospel,” published by Chalice Press.  This 6 to 8 week course will study the concepts and techniques to help people of faith discuss their beliefs with others in a non-threatening manner.  The book includes a 40-Day Personal Prayer Journal.  Discussion topics will include Evangelism – the real life story, focus on relationships and the Community, and navigate through the challenges of evangelism.  If you are interested in facilitating or hosting the home study course, please contact Betty Darrow at 217-224-7023 or 217-653-2018.  Target date to have classes begin is mid September.  Suggested donation: $15.00 per person. 

]]> http://www.cbcquincy.org/2010/09/08/unbind-the-gospel-small-groups/feed/ 0 Starting Small Groups at Central Baptist http://www.cbcquincy.org/2010/06/17/starting-small-groups-at-central-baptist/ http://www.cbcquincy.org/2010/06/17/starting-small-groups-at-central-baptist/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:25:03 +0000 Ivan http://www.cbcquincy.org/?p=2437 The Church Health Team would like your feedback!  We have been working to address Central Baptist’s “minimum factor”: Holistic Small Groups.  Holistic Small Groups are “disciple-making communities which encounter God, who reaches the unchurched, meets individual needs (spiritual, physical, prayerful, emotional and social), develops each person according to their God-given gifts and raises leaders to sustain the growth of the church.”  

The Team’s goal for Small Groups at Central Baptist Church is “To connect every person into groups of four to ten who live life together in God.”  Groups will come together to a common purpose and are led by an identified facilitator who is assisting them in their progress toward full devotion to Christ by intentionally providing an environment for connection, community and spiritual formation.  Like healthy body cells, holistic small groups are designed to grow and multiply.   

There are seven kinds of groups – some groups can be topical, support, or geographically based. 

  1. Growth group – this group usually involves a balance of sharing, study, support, and service.  It is best for producing spiritual group in the general population.  Most Sunday school classes at Central Baptist represent this kind of group.
  2. Study group – this group involves a variety of ingredients, but emphasizes Bible study.  It is good for those with a deeper desire to study God’s word.  A few Sunday schools represent this kind of group.
  3. Discipleship group – this group is generally more structured with more specific accountability and spiritual growth goals.  It can be designed to meet the specific needs of new Christians and emerging leaders.  The new Foundations groups on Wednesday night represent this kind of group.
  4. Ministry group – the focus of this group is ministry, but members continue to support and encourage one another.  The Worship Team, women’s circles, etc.  can represent this kind of group.  
  5. Topical group – this group meets for a specific period of time to meet a specific need of interest such as marriage, family or career.
  6. Support group – this group has a high emphasis on individual support, prayer, encouragement and accountability.
  7. Recovery group – the 12-step recovery groups are meeting a variety of substance abuse and emotional recovery needs.  They are very effective for community outreach.  This group does not currently exist at Central Baptist.

What kinds of Small Groups would you like to see start in September 2010 at Central Baptist Church (e.g. parenting skills, bible studies, grief support group, Alcoholics Anonymous, Intercessory Prayer groups, etc.)?  

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