Five Habits of Life Changing Groups

Last night I attended one of St Barnabas' cell groups, which was looking at what makes a good cell group, based on the course 'Making Your Small Group Work'.  

Five habits that create a grace-filled, truth telling group were mentioned:

Care

• Being 'for' each other
• Encouraging each other
• Coming alongside one another

Safety

• Having a 'come as you are' culture
• Feeling safe enough to be yourself
• Accepting each other unconditionally

Authenticity

• Being 'real' with each other
• Taking relational risks with one another

Growth

• Hebrew 10:24 - spurring one another one
• Pushing each other to take growth steps
• Naming areas where growth needs to happen

Help

• Providing resources others may need
• Can be practical: helping move, offering child care, etc.
• It's also about asking for help when it's needed

It was a privilege to be able to attend this group, and to share in the discussions, and to enjoy the fantastic meal at the end of the session!