Counsel #1 — What Is A Small Group?

Picture: Counsel #1 — What Is A Small Group?CCL 64.1

Most people have a hobby or activity they love, but few realize the opportunity to use that hobby to bless others. People naturally connect with others who share their interests, so why not make the most of that opportunity? Small groups combine people’s hobbies with the local church, fostering new friendships, spiritual growth, and outreach to those not connected with a church.^{[90]https://www.adventistworld.org/the-gospel-on-the-basketball-court/}CCL 64.2

The possibilities are endless! Jesus showed us the power of small groups with His disciples. By simply living life together, they were equipped to change the world as witnesses for Him. They then replicated this model, resulting in house churches springing up wherever people joined the early Christian movement!CCL 64.3

"Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach…" Mark 3:14CCL 64.4

“Young men and young women, can you not form companies, and as soldiers of Christ enlist in the work, putting all your tact and skill and talents into the Master's services, that you may save souls from ruin? Let there be companies organized in every church to do this work.” Ellen White in The General Conference Bulletin, April 19, 1901, par. 1CCL 64.5

Reflect: What hobbies or interests could you turn into a small group?CCL 64.6