Small Groups Ministry
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the day approaching”. Hebrews 10:24-25
The Vision
To connect people through “community” who are fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ by assimilating into small groups.
The Mission
To build community through Small Group’s in order to transform lives to be more like Christ.
Encouraging and building up one another so that the body of Christ can be cared for and the world can be influenced through their good deeds.
Teaching the truth and developing future leaders who can shepherd others and disciple them in the faith. All groups learn—they learn the Scriptures, about one another, and about oneself. Additionally members are provided with love, fellowship, training and support in a safe environment.
Small group’s move people toward a greater relationship with Christ as the group’s meet on a frequent and consistent basis for the purpose of Christian fellowship, evangelism, outreach and service. The coming together transforms people into His image.
Resources
Resources are used to support the group facilitator in the leading of the groups.
Doing Life Together Series
“Beginning Life Together”
“Connecting with God’s Family”
“Developing to be Like Christ”
“Developing Your Shape to Serve Other’s”
“Sharing Your Life Mission Everyday”
“Surrendering Your Life For God’s Pleasure”
The Real Life Stuff For Men Series
“Chasing God with Three Flat Tires”
Other Resources
“Bad Girls of the Bible” Liz Curtis Higgs
“3:16 The Numbers of Hope” by Max Lucado
"The Elephant in the Room" by Ed Baker
“Secrets of the Vine” by Bruce Wilkenson
"If You Want to Walk on Water You’ve Got To Get Out of the Boat" by John Ortberg
" It’s Not About Me" by Max Lucado
“The Red Sea Rules 10 God-Given Strategies For Difficult Times" by Robert Morgan
“God's Power To Change Your Life" by Rick Warren
“How to Listen to God” by Charles Stanley
Ways to Serve
Small Group’s Committee
Partner with the director with research and development of best practices for the small group’s ministry. Must be able to commit to at least one year of service; providing oversight, review and end of session assessment to assigned small group, as well as, making recommendations for growth. Person must be a member of FMZ and in regular attendance of Sunday service, Bible study and or Sunday school.
Coach
Zone Leaders (Deacon, Deaconess, and Associate Minster) are mentors to the Group Leader providing encouragement, spiritual development, fellowship; coaches have a vested interest in the Group Leader’s success.
Small Group Leader
Build a leadership team (facilitator, host/hostess), conduct group life-changing group meetings, shepherd the members of your group, encourage expansion of the ministry.
What is a Group?
First Mount Zion FEOS
A connection established among a gathering of 10-12 people for the purpose of Christian Fellowship, Evangelism-bringing others to Christ, Outreach-sharing gifts talents and resources with others in the community, and Spiritual growth and development.
How can you be connected?
The members of First Mount Zion are divided into zones determined by your geographic residential location. Each zone is led by a Deacon, Deaconess and an Associate Minister. Within each zone there are small groups.
Date, Time, and Location of Small Group Meetings
-Contact your Zone Deacon or Deaconess
-Stop by the Deacon and Deaconess desk in the narthex
-Check the Week- at- a- Glance in the church bulletin
-Check the church calendar
-Contact Small Groups Director (703) 670-0184
