Episode 145: Discipleship and Small Groups

Here are some of Pastor Windham's notes on small groups:Benefits of a Small Group 1. Immediate connection with others2. Fellowship (Koinonia) happens3. Increases knowledge — becomes knowledgeable4. Learning is Active — not Passive5. Participation in edifying conversations6. Comradere7. Knowing others and being known8. Accountability9. Opportunities to serve, bless, help, and share10. Imitation takes place11. Spouse & Children have common ground/language12. Communicate understanding to others 13. Learn to read a book14. Learn to study 15. Becoming a possible Small Group leader Individual & Group Transformation Colossians 1:27-28 Christ in you, the hope of glory. Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.What is Jesus Like?Godly, confident, faithful, content, wise, on mission, happy, content, stands firm, compassionate, teaches others, builds other up, weeps with those who weep, contra mundum, does God’s will above His own, influences others, hates hypocrisy, leads well, corrects others, fights the Tempter, disciples others, impervious to Wall Street, Hollywood, the NFL, and Fifth Avenue.Transformation as a church member:

• Involved but not divisive
• Tithe’s cheerfully
• Ready to serve
• Worships enthusiastically
• Humble
• Filled with the Spirit
• Responsible in the marriage and family

Cultural Transformation:-Salt & Light-Evangelism through life, words, and actions-Sanctified neighborhoods-Righteous voting bloc-Entrepenureship