THE PRAISE ZONE COGIC - CAMP SPRINGS, MARYLAND

The New Testament instructs us more than 50 times to love one another, encourage one another, pray for one another, care for one another, and bear another’s burdens. The best way to obey these commands is in a Small Group! Small Groups provide excellent support in times of crisis, change and stress. They offer a sense of stability and security because there are people who truly care for you and will stand with you. The Bible says…”They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Every day they continued to meet together…they broke bread in their homes and ate together…and the Lord added to their numbers daily those who were being saved.” Acts 2:42, 44, 46-47

The Bible teaches that every believer has certain talents or gifts to benefit others in the family of God. As you share and participate in a relaxed Small Group setting, you will discover your confidence and self-esteem rising which can help you at work, at church, and in every other relationship. Select a group type of your interest, in the menu listing to the left.

The Small-Groups Ministry Team wants to help everyone in the community and at The Praise Zone find and be a part of an active small group. We believe small groups are the key to connecting in a biblical way with other members at The Praise Zone. A small group provides healthy fellowship in a community marked by Christian love and oneness. Small groups can help you to "grow up" as a Christian, including helping you discover and learn to use your spiritual gifts.

·         Do you desire to become more like Christ?
·         Are you looking for a way to connect more deeply with others at The Praise Zone?
·         Are you wanting to grow in prayer, Bible study, service, support and accountability?
·         Are you in a small group which is looking to grow in focus and influence?

If so, then The Praise Zone's small-groups ministry is for you!

It's easy to get lost in a crowd—to feel lonely even though you may be surrounded by worshipers on a given Sunday. That's why The Praise Zone has a small-groups ministry. We want everyone to have the opportunity to be known and cared for and to find their niche in ministry. People grow faster spiritually in a caring, interactive group where they can feel free to ask their real questions and sense the support of the group.

The small group is as much "church" as the larger convening of believers. Jesus' ministry was in small groups as well as large. All of the "one another" commands in Scripture (love one another; pray for one another; be kind to one another) can only be truly obeyed and experienced in a small group.

We are interested in having about 10 small groups of The Praise Zone people that meet throughout the week in various places and at various times. Their leaders/coordinators are all to be volunteers—people who love to help others grow as disciples of Christ.

The Praise Zone's small groups are as different as they will be many. There are to be men's groups, women's groups, groups for couples with young children, for mothers of young children, college and career groups, and still others getting ready to start up.

Our groups also will have a focus on a wide variety of functions:

       Task oriented

       Caring and support

       Study

       Building relationships

       Prayer

       Covenant/accountability

       Mixed agenda

The Praise Zone's small-group ministry team seeks to:

       Launch new small groups at The Praise Zone for those who would like to participate—especially for prospective, new and recent members.

       Link those who are looking for a certain type of small group with one that is open for new members.

       Give Lift to existing small groups by offering training in group dynamics, disciple-making in small groups, and leadership development.

Contacts

If you'd like to get involved with a non-member care small group at The Praise Zone, e-mail smallgroups@praisezone.org.

If you are interested in volunteering to work with one of the member care groups send an email now to membercare@praisezone.org