Equip (OUT)

I will replace myself by passing on my skills and knowledge to others.

In Jesus' life, we see that He had three disciples He was most intimate with: John, James, and Peter. He gave them extra access to His life. This made them essential leaders in the early church. Jesus was not a lone ranger. He invested in others, intending to equip those closest to Him to lead and further His kingdom on earth. One role of a Life Group leader is to seek 1 or 2 people in the group and give them extra access to their lives. This allows them to learn and grow by seeing the leader's life in action, equipping them to be better prepared to lead a group, pass the baton to another, and further His kingdom. 

Care (IN)

Seeking to care not only for each other but also for those God has placed in our lives. 

Jesus went beyond teaching His followers; He also cared for their emotional and physical needs. His care extended not only to His disciples but also to their families. A Life Group offers an ideal setting for pastoral care. It helps you stay attentive to the well-being of group members and their circles, recognising when someone is facing physical, mental, or emotional struggles. The group can then support and care for those in need, demonstrating Jesus' love through tangible actions. 

Empower (UP)

Growing in our obedience through actively seeking God’s gifts and will for our lives.

In Luke 3, we see Jesus baptised, and the Holy Spirit descend on Him in the form of a dove. At this special moment, God empowers His Son to begin His ministry. As we learn from Jesus as our model, we see His reliance on the Holy Spirit through spiritual gifts and spiritual disciplines, which foster an intimate relationship with His Father. Jesus assures His followers that He must go so that someone else can come and dwell within us. At the moment of salvation, we receive the Holy Spirit, who gives us gifts that far exceed our physical abilities. It is our prayer that, through a Life Group, each member can fully know the gifts and power available through Jesus. We want to see people empowered to live lives that bring Glory to God by demonstrating God's Word, Power and Love to our community as we serve them through our gifts. 

Go (OUT)

Not just believers but doers.

Jesus sent His followers to go and make disciples of all the nations. In Mathew 22, Jesus also tells His disciples to love the Lord with all your heart and mind, and secondly, to love your neighbours as yourself. Jesus did not want us to keep the gift of salvation to ourselves. His commandment was to Go. We believe Life Groups are a crucial part of our Christian walk and growth. But we must not just keep it all to ourselves. Our prayer is to see each group shining the light of Jesus throughout our community. We will see people's lives transformed and, therefore, see revival in our City.