• Safe places that foster authentic relationships and individual growth.
• Intentional gatherings to accomplish an agreed-upon purpose.
• Community and fellowship based on people, not programs.

• To grow people on their discipleship journey through relationships.
• To offer relational structures based on a commitment to Jesus Christ.
• To be a bridge for people from the congregation to connect with those in the community.

Each Small Group decides on the purpose and focus of its particular group. The four primary types of small groups are:

CARING: Providing support for people with a specific need or interest (i.e. Grief, 12 Steps, Chronic Pain, Divorce Recovery, Weigh Down Workshops, Alcoholics Anonymous, Depression, Job Connections, Cancer Support Group, Brain Injury Support Group, and Gamblers Anonymous).

BEING: Building relationships and getting to know people (i.e. book discussion, softball, cooking, golf, running, kayaking, and motorcycling).

TASK-ORIENTED: Focusing on projects or work tasks (i.e. Mission Outpost – food, clothing, furniture, Prison Ministry, Quilters, Prayer Shawl, Hospitality, Choir, Brass, Handbells, Flutes, Habitat for Humanity, and Audio/Video Technology Team).

LEARNING: Learning through Bible study as the primary agenda (i.e. Inductive Bible Studies, Topical Bible Studies, Space for God, Family Ministry – birth - Grade 12, Edge, Young Adult Ministry, Ancient Words, Men's, Women's and Couples Bible Studies).

How do I join a Small Group?

First, begin by asking yourself...

WHO would I like to be in a group with? It is important to be in a group with people you like or with whom you share a common interest.

WHAT is my main interest in joining a small group? Is it Bible study? Getting connected to other families with children? Serving meals at a soup kitchen? Getting spiritual or personal support?

WHEN do I have time to meet? What am I willing to rearrange in my schedule to meet with the Small Group? How often would I like to meet? Different groups meet at different times (early morning, afternoons, evenings or weekends).

What's next?

• If you already know someone who is in a group, ask them if there is room to join their group.
• Form your own Small Group with one or two friends (they don't even have to be from Prince of Peace).
• Complete the tear-off in this brochure and drop it into the offering plate at any worship service.
• To find out more about how to join a Small Group, start a new group, or share your idea for a group, call 952-435-8102