Our NetSpace groups are very different in flavour from each other giving
us more flexibility, but with a framework of underlying principles which
mark them out as Net small groups.
The principles we have identified are as follows:
• Core- What are the groups aims? I.e. how will we know if the
group is succeeding? The aims reflect the mission statement of the church.
• Commitment- what commitment is expected in terms of being part
of the group and of the life of the group? What can be expected from the
group?
• Communion- How is the group worshipping/ praying/reading the bible
together?
• Culture- how does the group reflect the culture which it is part
of?
• Community- How are we more than just a meeting? How do we care
for each other and get involved in each other lives?
• Commission- How is the group reaching out through words and deeds
so it is not just ‘in’ focused?
Each group writes its own mission statement based on the principles outlined above, and regularly evaluates to check it is meeting the aims (the mission statements will be online shortly). The groups which we have are as follows;
For those who want to study the basics of the Christian faith.
Focussed around bible study as a group.
Meeting in a town centre venue, working out how we might connect with young adults outside the church.
To work on community projects.
Time to pray, listen and worship.
For a few runners to mix spirituality and physical exertion as a way of reaching their friends.
A group that meets in the day time centred around bible study and discussion.
Each of these groups has come out of a need or passion identified by members of the church and we are open for new groups to start and old ones to finish.
For more information on the NetSpace groups, please feel free to contact us or visit our forum.