Ministry Resource Highlight 37

 5 Little known Factors that Enhance your Relationship with God. The resources below are related to the fourth element that helps us grow; Fellowship (I use the term fellowship interchangeably with Community).

Resources:
How to have Real Community {Video}- Francis Chan talking about how to find and have real fellowship.

Missional Fellowship- This article talks about the role of evangelism in fellowship.

Essential Elements of Healthy Fellowship {Video}-  This is a video where a couple other staff women and I discuss thoughts on fellowship. 

Three Simple Ways to Cultivate Community- This article shares helpful ideas to help grow in connecting with other believers.

The Connect Cards- A Creative, Interactive Resource for Small Group Leaders The Connect Cards deck has four essential elements: Connect with Scripture (for the leader), Connect with God (prayer), Connect with Each Other (group interaction), and Connect with The Mission (ministry). There are eleven cards per section, with forty-four cards total. Each week during your small group Bible Study, chose one card from each section. (There are eleven cards per section) All four categories combined (depending on the size of your group) should last about 30-45 minutes to your group time. If you are short on time, you can do one or two cards a week to go through or you can choose to go through one section/card at a time. Tailor fit this creative deck to fit your group.

Thrive Discipleship Bible Study {Community}- The Thrive Discipleship Bible study is what we recommend
to go through with new believers. I've attached the week on fellowship/community.

The Importance of Restoring Community- Another article on community.