Category: Why Groups?
Water Baptism Celebration Tonight!
I hope you can make it out tonight to celebrate with CFM as we baptize believers at Lake Juliann at 7:00 pm!
One of the people who is getting baptized is being baptized by a friend that he attends group with!
Invite your group and celebrate with us!
Groups Are Changing Lives! Check Out What Members Are Saying
I’ve been asking how being a part of has impacted you.
Please keep the answers coming.
Here is what some people are saying:
It has helped me in many ways. I’ve gotten great insight into many different things from more mature believers. I’ve become knit together with fellow believers which is an awesome and amazing blessing in my life.
– Jason
I believe our life group has encouraged me to continue to dig in the Word and our texting encouraging words are a blessing.
– Gail
Every week has been an eye opener and an ear opener and a heart opener! Not only a ‘talking’ it but a ‘walking’ it with the body of Christ!
– Patti
The inspiration I get from being around women of God has positively changed my life in so many ways and has supported my desire to get closer to Jesus.
– Shelley
I’ve been able to help others and have also made friends in the Lord.
– Al
I like the texting and encouraging one another in Word and prayer.
– Barb
It’s been great. My husband and I look forward to our every other Thursday in Batesville. We just started going and wonder why we didn’t go sooner. There are other groups we see we’d like to go to. It just feels right to get to know a small group and become friends. It feels great.
– Ada
I love the Bridges and their friendship. Fellowship is tough when you live so far from the majority of those you go to church with so having time with them, even if we miss going sometimes, is still wonderful.
– Pam
It’s the true church. We have prayer, worship, communion and study God’s word. We laugh, we cry, we support one another. I have been blessed as well as been able to bless others. I been stretched, encouraged and loved. My relationship is closer to the Lord as well as to my brothers in Christ. It pains me to miss a single opportunity to meet with those knuckleheads.
– Darin
I love the fellowship and friendships that have deepened in our group! We laugh a lot, learn a lot and love one another a lot! It helps us find the small church closeness we long for in a big body of believers. And our door and hearts are open to more!
– Elaine
Would you like to share how participating in a group has impacted you and others? Please leave a comment below or share on Facebook!
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for City Group Leader’s Night! Who are you bringing with you?
Share A Win!
Would you take a minute to share a victory that your group has recently experienced? Whether you write a sentence or a page I’d love to hear how about a win in your group!
What does a small group victory look like?
– someone sharing for the first time
– answered prayer requests
– deeper friendship within the group
– approaching a circumstance with a scriptural perspective
– a godly change in attitude or priorities
– many more…
I want to hear from you! Please share your Win in the comments below or email e.doyle@mycfm.org. I look forward to hearing from you.
Four Reasons To Attend City Group Leaders Night
Here are four reasons why if you are leading a City Group or are interested in doing so that you should be at City Group Leaders Night at CFM Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 pm. This event will take place at CFM’s Harrison Campus.
1. We are going to Celebrate!
This September marks one complete year of City Group offerings!
2. We are going to Regroup!
I want to hear from you and get your ideas about how we can make City Groups better.
3. We are going to Encourage!
We will share the Word of God so that we are strengthened and edified.
4. We are going to Prepare!
Where are we going as City Group Leaders? What are we hoping to accomplish through City Groups?
City Group Leader 2014
All City Group Leaders and those interested in leading:
Come celebrate on year of City Groups at CFM Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 pm. This event will take place at CFM.
This will be a night to regroup, encourage, & prepare.
Owning CFM
Discovering A Benefit Of City Groups | Part One
Everyone that I know seems to be busier than they have ever been. The pace of life in general seems to be so hectic. This is especially true for those of us who are highly involved in church life. Weeks and week-ends blur as they run together and the months roll by.
When we first started City Groups here at CFM my first thought was that I would love to host one – but I was not sure where I could find a free night.
What Sandy and I realized as we began to host our first City Group was that due primarily to our level of busyness – we were missing something in our spiritual lives. Continue reading
Celebrate The Wins
WINNING IS FUN!
Recently I witnessed this first hand as my oldest son’s baseball team was crowned the champions of a weekend tournament. It was awesome for them to experience the reward of practicing and not giving up even when the game became difficult. At some points it even appeared as if his team might lose, it was an emotional game for them and even for the spectators (especially the parents).
Winning is the desired culmination of all the effort that is put towards achieving a goal. For a small group leader the win will look a little different than what it will for a baseball team but nevertheless the victory is just as sweet.
One of the keys to success for a City Group Leader is to Celebrate Victories.
This key reminds us to focus on the reason for the group by placing value on the life change God brings about in people. It’s important to take time to celebrate these within your group.
A victory in a small group setting may be any of the following among lots of others:
– someone sharing for the first time
– answered prayer requests
– deeper friendship within the group
– approaching a circumstance with a scriptural perspective
– a godly change in attitude or priorities
Would you take a minute to share a victory that your group has recently experienced? Whether you write a sentence or a page I’d love to hear how about a win in your group!
City Group Leader Survey
I want to make this blog better and more relevant to your needs and interests. To do that, I need to know more about YOU. As a result, I have created a City Group Leader Survey.
Would you please take a moment to answer six brief questions?
Your input is important to me. The survey is easy to fill out. The survey results are completely anonymous. I can’t tell who said what. And it will only take a few minutes of your time. Click HERE to take the survey.
Thanks so much for your help!
The Reason For City Groups At CFM
OUR PURPOSE
City Groups purpose is to empower the people of Church on Fire to build community and experience spiritual growth. Simply put, City Groups are friends you grow, laugh, serve, and connect with. They’re the people you let your guard down so that you can Share Life, God, and Prayer together. Continue reading
Daily Christian Help 