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This PowerPoint is designed for you to be able
to customize for your Group Connection
event. The slides are editable for your
convenience. God Bless as you connect people to
Jesus and one another. Bill Search Southeast
Christian Church simple_at_secc.org
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Welcome to Group Connection
Enjoy some appetizers.
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Where were you born? How did you end up in
Louisville?
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What are your favorite hobbies or interests?
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How did you end up coming to Southeast? What do
you like about our church?
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What is your ideal vacation and why?
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A Community Group is a gathering of people who
meet regularly for friendship, Bible Study, and
Prayer.
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3 Patterns of a Great Group Connecting Changing C
ultivating
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What a Community Group is Not.
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Want to play the What a Group Is Not video at
your church? Email your name and address, and the
subject line I want the video, to
simple_at_secc.org and we will send you a
DVD. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
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What is one thing you hope to gain by being in a
Community Group? What is one fear you have in
joining a Community Group?
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Share your spiritual journey. Explain how you
came to know Jesus and where you are in your
spiritual quest. For some of you, youre at the
very beginning.
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Briefly share about your past church or ministry
involvement. Describe any small group or ministry
experience.
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DVD-Driven Curriculum 1 social night 6
sessions
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WHAT A SMALL GROUP LEADER IS NOT - an expert in
ancient bible languages and customs
-perfect -a
do it all
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• WHAT A SMALL GROUP LEADER IS
• A person with a growing spiritual walk with God
• A person who desires to see others grow in their
  faith
• A developer of community
• A person who wants everyone involved

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CHOOSING A LEADER -Who is a member of Southeast
or moving towards membership? -Who has indicated
that theyre growing in their faith? -Who has
experience leading or being a part of a small
group?
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CHOOSING A LEADER Who would you be willing to
support as the point person for your group for
the next 7 meetings?
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What you need to decide tonight -where will we
meet next week -what time will we meet -fill out
roster -look at covenant and re-read at first
meeting -new leaders attend orientation