CONNECTION POINTS IN SGL

This past week I had a guy talk to me about a small group he was a part of. He was bummed because throughout the small group there had plenty of time for social connection, but there was no time for any God connection. He wasn't asking for a study, or to even open the Bible and look for a ton of verses. He was basically looking to connect with God & the group through prayer. Small Group Life is all about connection and community building with each other and most importantly God. Through different venues and meeting times it is easy for groups to lose track of time and end up spending the time talking into the evening. This is great! I do think a great way to wrap up the night, every night you meet, is with a corporate prayer over the members. I know my friend had a rough week and all he wanted was those in his group to stand with him for the week to come. Small group life has many different venues and ways to connect in discipleship, praise, community, serving, & leading people to Christ. I encourage small group leaders always to allow time to close out in some prayer over those in your groups and the needs they may carry in. Some times hanging out is good, all the time hanging out with God in prayer with your group is great.