
SPIRITUAL
Community Care Groups will also provide opportunities for people to grow spiritually, to grow in their faith. The main goal is not just conversion but Christ likeness and so is important to find and foster creative environments for people to grow.
LEADERSHIP
This team 3 or 4 people will foster spiritual growth in this group. They consider how to best facilitate life groups, accountability partnerships, as well as communicate to the group upcoming opportunities at BP for growth.
BEST PRACTICES
Launch a Life group based on the weekend service teaching
Organize a prayer-walk
Communicate prayer requests
Create a youversion.com Bible reading plan
Attend a class/course at BP together
RESOURCES
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Study Gateway
BIBLE STUDIES
This is a Bible study resource with hundreds of titles that can be watched as a group or by individuals who can come together to discuss as a group.
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21 Days of Prayer and Fasting
PRAYER RESOURCE
Try using the 21-Day Prayer Guide with the leaders in your Community.
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Prayer Course
PRAYER RESOURCE
The prayer course is a simple, easy course to run within your community. Find a few people/families that would love to do this course with you. It includes a short video, some discussion questions and a time of prayer.
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You Version Reading Plan
GROUP BIBLE PLAN
Start a You Version Bible Reading Plan with several people in your community. Read, discuss, and comment on one of their many bible reading plans.
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Accountability Group
LIFE GROUP
This is a structured group format that consists of bible reading, accountability questions, and prayer.
Click to see a sample of the format. Contact your leader for a copy.
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Attributes of God
BOOK STUDY
The Knowledge of the Holy illuminates God's attributes'from wisdom, to grace, to mercy'and shows through prayerful and insightful discussion, how we can more fully recognize and appreciate each of these divine aspects.
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Spiritual Practices
These are 4 week spiritual practices that include teachings, handouts, and group discussions. Click this link to access studies.
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Great Curriculum
This website from Assemblies of God offers 4 growth tracks designed to engage in the Scripture from a variety of vantage points.
