prose Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I hate the sound of "small groups" but I can't think of a better name for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 we've always called 'em that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 I know... That is why I am looking for something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 what is wrong with the name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 My ex church calls them community groups I've also heard: Fellowship groups Discussion groups Something related to "shepherding", like "Folds" or something like that, but I can't remember the exact term Here's my ex-church's description of "community groups" from their website: Community Groups are small communities of six to twelve people meeting in homes and apartments throughout the city during the week. They are primary Christian communities, the first place Christians turn to for applying the gospel to their lives. They are also the heart of Redeemer’s pastoral care network. All groups are led by trained lay-leaders from the congregation who receive continued oversight and support. Each group expects to experience Jesus Christ in its midst, in His presence and in His power, enabling lives to be transformed through mutual ministry. Our groups have a rich and broad agenda. They are more than just Bible studies – they include prayer, worship, friendship, sharing what God is doing in our lives, spiritual nurture, accountability and opportunities for service. While some churches have small groups on the side, Redeemer is centered around our Community Groups. They are the church. Therefore, to belong to a Community Group is the way to truly belong to Redeemer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Discussion group sounds like a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 what is wrong with the name? Nothing, it just sounds boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Packs? Herds? Pods? Prides? no... probably not prides... Flocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcceNovaFacioOmni Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 You also don't want a goofy name that people will laugh at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 pods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcceNovaFacioOmni Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Herds is a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I'm kinda fond of calling them pods : I like that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 if you call them pods you should come up with some goofy acronym for them, like ... People Opening Doors for Seniors or Putting On Dark Shoes or Putting Others Down smells of elderberries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' post='1114236' date='Nov 7 2006, 05:43 PM'] I'm kinda fond of calling them pods : I like that one... [/quote] Me too. That's a cool name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xTrishaxLynnx Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Muster Circle Batch Cluster Troop Assemblage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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