Community Groups
In the beginning of his book, Why Small Groups?, C.J. Mahaney makes a bold statement:
"A church following a biblical model will not just have small groups. It will not merely "offer" small groups. Rather, it will be built with small groups."
During the latter months of 2008 and early 2009, the elders became convinced that developing small groups was crucial to the health and growth of Grace Baptist Church. These community groups would exist to strengthen community, discover spiritual gifts, develop leaders, apply Biblical truth, and influence the neighboring world around us through lives and families applying the truths of Scripture and commending the gospel of Jesus Christ in word and in deed.
Since March 1, 2009, Englsh-speaking members of Grace have been meeting once a month on Sunday night in homes all across Southwest Florida, including Fort Myers, N. Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, and Cape Coral. Grace Growth Groups (3Gs) reflect how the church is scattered throughout the region to reach into the lives of one another through genuine sharing of lives and reach out through hospitality and the loving embrace of neighbors, friends, and coworkers.
If you would like to participate in a community group or interested in more information, please contact Tim Brister via email at timmybrister@gmail.com.
For a listing of host homes for GBC Growth Groups, click here.
To view a map of the GBC Growth Groups, click here.
For a list of frequently-asked questions, click here.
To read more about GBC Growth Groups, click here.
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