intro to cbf small groups

CBF Small Groups

What is Discipleship?

1. It’s not just about a series of lessons.

2. It’s not just about taking notes.

What it is not...

3. It is not just another “school.”4. It is not a pyramiding scam

1. It is about building relationships.

It is the command of Christ that all His true followers follow.

(Matthew 28:18-20)

“If you love me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15)

2. It’s about connecting to people and helping one another to follow Christ.

3. It’s about enjoying and loving God and other people.

4. It is about developing long-term relationships

5. It’s about influencing others by our life and our teachings.

6. It has to be intentional

7. It is linking together healthy relationships

8. It’s about growing together

Eating together

Jesus, Paul, Peter and the early church did the best discipleship the world has ever

seen, and they didn’t have a classroom, they had relationships.

It’s not just a system or classroom activity, it is a spirit of mentoring and building relationships with others for

Christ.

Relationships + Doing Ministry Together = Discipleship

A. It can be informal meet-ups (without lessons)

Text, support, care, visit, eating together, travelling together, doing assignments etc. Etc.

B. It can be formal (with lessons)

Bible studies, CBF large groups, sharing to others the Word of

God together

Again, it’s all about building relationships with God and

People.

CBF Tribes1. Lessons2. Accountability3. (Still subject to changes)

What is done in tribes?

1. Lessons –meets on Tuesdays (or any day for JCA & GNS series)

2. Accountability System- usual meeting after CBF preaching. (Reflection time, accountability questions, prayer time)

Who Leads?

1. Nong Keith’s Tribe2. Nong Bryan’s Tribe3. Nang Sally’s Tribe4. Mam Jing’s Tribe5. ____ Tribe

Nong Keith’s TribeIntern Leaders: KokosNong Rene

Apprentice: Joshua, Jojo, Justine, Gideon,

Tribes: Bon, Gideon, Den Razer, Eman, Joy, Richard, Vid etc.

Nong Bryan’s TribeIntern Leaders: KokoyVenndelle

Apprentice: Kiessel, Mark V, Jumel, Jerome

Tribe Members:Welfredo, Jesrael, Michael, etc.

Nang Sally’s TribeIntern Leaders: AudineLorena

Apprentice: Lorena, Aubrey

Tribe Members:Via, Analiza, etc.

Tribe

Intern Leaders: Vemen

Apprentice: Moshi, Rose Anne

Tribe Members:Thezer, Jenny, Gesselle, Maica

Mam Jing’s Tribe

Intern Leaders: Fortunate, Sarah

Apprentice: Diane, Ramena

Tribe Members:Rhea Joyce...

1. Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I am? In other words, am I a hypocrite?2. Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?3. Do I confidentially pass onto another what was told me in confidence?4. Am I a slave to dress, friends, work , or habits?5. Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?6. Did the Bible live in me today?7. Do I give it time to speak to me everyday?8. Am I enjoying prayer?9. When did I last speak to someone about my faith?10. Do I pray about the money I spend?11. Do I get to bed on time and get up on time?12. Do I disobey God in anything?13. Do I insist upon doing something about which my conscience is uneasy?14. Am I defeated in any part of my life?15. Am I jealous, impure, critical, irritable, touchy or distrustful?16. How do I spend my spare time?17. Am I proud?18. Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisee who despised the publican?19. Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I going to do about it?20. Do I grumble and complain constantly?21. Is Christ real to me?

22. Have you been faithful in your quiet time, Bible reading, and prayer?23. How is your relationship with your immediate family?24. When was the last time you shared the Gospel? Are you discipling or taking steps to disciple other men/women?25. Have you been struggling with impure thoughts? Have you looked at questionable materials (e.g. movies, TV, books, websites, magazines) which would bring shame to the Lord?26. Are you struggling with substance abuse (e.g. drugs, alcohol, tobacco)?27. Have you been in any kind of situation with a man/woman when your feelings and/or actions became inappropriate? Have you been in a situation where others could have suspected that something inappropriate was going on?28. What are your problems or challenges in your personal life or ministry?29. How is your financial situation? Do you have any debts? Have you been faithful in giving your tithes to the Lord? Have you lied or modified your answer to any of the above questions?