SMALL GROUPS
Small groups are uncommon communities applying God’s truth to everyday life
VISION FOR SMALL GROUPS
BIBLICAL COMMUNITY
THE ANTIDOTE TO LIFE-THREATENING SIN
“Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:12-13
NON-NEGOTIABLE #1:
MUTUAL MINISTRY
Small groups are not about one member ministering to the rest, but all members ministering to one another.
“For I long to see you… that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Romans 1:11-12
NON-NEGOTIABLE #2:
MULTIPLICATION
Small groups are not about maintaining the status quo, but multiplying disciplines by teaching and entrusting the gospel.
“And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” 1 Timothy 2:2
SMALL GROUP CORE ELEMENTS
PRAYER
WORD
ACCOUNTABILITY
PROCESS FOR GETTING INTO SMALL GROUPS
Our process for getting you into Small Group is super simple! Just follow the 3 steps below, or sign up to come to our next GroupLink event!
1. READ OUR DOCTRINAL STATEMENT
Click here to read our Doctrinal Statement to ensure you align with our beliefs.
2. READ OUR SMALL GROUP COMMITMENT
Click here to download and read and commit to our Small Group Commitment.
3. APPLY TO JOIN A GROUP
Click here and fill out our Small Group application form.
SIGN UP FOR GROUPLINK
GroupLink is an evening for group SEEKERS to meet with group LEADERS in a casual atmosphere that allows for organic connections to be made. Our next GroupLink will be on Sunday, February 9 at 7 PM. Sign up now to attend!
SMALL GROUP TYPES
MIXED
MEN
WOMEN
FAQ
When and where do groups meet?
What curriculum is used?
For most of the year, a pulpit curriculum is used. A pulpit curriculum consists of discussions questions tailored around the recent sermon preached at Hope Church Toronto West.
At various seasons of the year,
What happens in an average small group night?
This is a typical timeline of a small group:
7:00 to 7:15pm - Arrive and Connect
This is a time to have fellowship over light refreshments.
7:15 to 7:45 pm - Worship and Pray
This is a time to prepare our hearts for the study and meditation of God's word coming up next.
7:45 to 8:30 pm - Discuss God's Word
This time is has 3 key features
Discussion-driven. Rather than being a time where a single person teaches, it is a time where we can teach and exhort one another (Col 3:16).
Word-centred. Rather than drawing from extra-biblical sources, this is a time when we dig deep in God's very words (2 Tim 3:16).
Application-focused. Rather than bering a mere exchange of intellectual ideas, this is a time to make specific steps to apply God's word to our daily lives (James 1:22-25)
8:30 to 9:15pm - Break Out for Accountability
During this time, the group breaks out and the men and women gather separately. During this time, sin struggles are identified and accountability measures are established for the sake of victory over sin.
Note: For mens and womens groups, this time is combined with the discussion time
Got more questions on Small Groups?
Contact Andrew at andrew@hopechurchtw.ca, or call 416-521-9292 for more information about getting into Small Groups at Hope Church Toronto West.
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