What happens as the groups grow? It is our hope that these groups will be inclusive, welcoming broken people and making the Church accessible to all sorts of folk. As a result, it is also our hope and expectation that groups will change and shift and grow, acting as open, dynamic communities and not closed, static accountability groups. While we recommend groups consider multiplying when they have reached 12-13 regular attendees, we do leave it up to the groups to decide when the formation of a new group should occur. Our hope is that new leadership will arise from these groups.
How do you join a group? Ideally, our small groups will be keeping an eye out for you and you’ll receive an invitation (or two!) before you can even ask this question. If, however, this doesn’t happen for whatever reason, consider doing one of the following: Speak to one of the pastoral staff at worship and let us know that you’re interested in joining a small group and we’ll get you in touch with Core Leaders from potential groups. Contact info: Dan Schumacher, Dan@tbcrichmond.org or 804.355.0134 If you know one of the core leaders, feel free to ask her or him to help you get plugged in. Go with a friend to a small group gathering and see if it’s a good fit. Consider starting a small group in your part of town and get trained to be a leader.
Tuesday Afternoons Brown Bag Bible Study 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Bring a lunch and join the Pastor in the Fellowship Hall as we spend some time studying scripture together. This new study is for adults of all ages. The central scriptural passage will be gleaned from the previous Sunday’s worship service. Transportation is available. Contact Pastor@tbcrichmond.org for more information.
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