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In the Bible in Acts 2:42-47, the believers formed a community, doing day to day life with each other, breaking bread together in their homes and building ever stronger relationships with God and each other.  Through a small group of the same people meeting consistently over a period of time, it allows them to develop intimate relationships with God and each other, new friendships and foster spiritual growth.

How do I join a Small Group?

Small Groups can be joined in several ways:

·         You may complete and submit an electronic       Small Group Information Request form (click here), including your preferred area of interest to WWCN. You will be contacted with information regarding current open groups, and the next available Small Group Fair. 

·         Through a personal invitation from a Small Group leader who is starting a new group and/or is seeking to add to an existing group.  Learn more about current groups.

·         At a Small Group Fair event held twice a year at the Fall and Winter semester.  Small Group Fair events are the primary beginning points of new and existing groups to begin a new semester, accept new members, begin new curriculum and review group meeting preferences.  Both new leaders and those whose groups have multiplied are afforded the opportunity to connect with new individuals for the purpose of forming new Small Groups.

·         Become a Small Group Leader and start a new group. 

How does someone become a Small Group leader?

In order to become a Small Group leader, one must:

1.      Be committed to your relationship with God through quiet times, studying scripture, prayer and community worship.

2.      Complete the Small Group Leader Training.

3.     Be committed to WWCN’s vision and passion for small groups.

4.     Be a member of Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene

5.      Be willing to be God’s vessel in the lives of others.

Small Group Leader Mission Statement:  Providing a place for small group members to fellowship, be transformed by God’s Word, and to serve others.

Small Group Leader Responsibilities:

      1.      Pray for your small group members.

2.      Implement the small group leader development into your life and into the life of your small group. 

3.      Provide a safe place for group members to fellowship with one another, to be transformed through Scripture, and to serve others. 

4.      Prepare Biblical lessons for your small group.  Facilitate group discussion, questions, and challenges for their spiritual growth.

5.      Provide opportunities for your small group to do service projects.

6.      Contact your group members on a regular basis, or assign a volunteer from the small group to contact them.  This can be done in multitude ways such as:  phone calls, one-on-one meetings, email, or participating in group activities. 

7.      Communicate regularly with your coach with such information as attendance, course of study, prayer requests, praises, any concerns, or any questions.

8.      Identify a potential small group leader in your group and begin to encourage their leadership development.

For more information contact:

 Kathy Cott at 785-272-2248 or kkcott@wwnaz.org

or

complete the Small Group Information Request form (click here)

FAQ

What kind of Small Groups exist?

Children, Teens, Adults

What is the format of a Small Group?

Each group will differ in how they do things but they will generally consist of building relationships, biblical discussion, and prayer.

What is the length of a Small Group gathering?

Groups typically meet for one and a half to two hours.

How long does a Small Group last?

The total duration of a typical Small Group is left to the discretion of each group.  Groups initially commit to meet during the Fall or Winter semester time period. After that, however, group members decide if they want to continue meeting together, and if the group has expanded in size they may choose to multiple the group.

What is multiplication and why is it done? 

During the term of the group, the group leader will explore the opportunities to train an apprentice to be the leader of a new group.  After becoming an approved leader the apprentice will begin leading part of the group, or form a new group, at the beginning of a new semester.  Both leaders now have the opportunity to add more members to their respective groups.  This multiplication allows opportunity for more people within Wanamaker Woods to be involved in a Small Group.

Is childcare provided for each Small Group?

Childcare is not provided but a supplemental reimbursement is available (at a predetermined rate) for babysitters when needed.  You may obtain Childcare Reimbursement forms from the Small Group Director.  All forms submitted requesting reimbursement for childcare must be authorized and signed by the Small Group leaders coach prior to submittal, and must be received by Wanamaker Woods within 30 days of the incurred expense.

What do Small Groups study?

Each group picks their own curriculum to study from a vast array of material available at Wanamaker Woods, or with the help of their Small Group Coach or the Small Group Director they may utilize new material after it is approved by Wanamaker Woods.   

How does someone become a host home?

When signing up to join a group or in your existing group, people can specify if the are interested in hosting the group in their home.  While this does not guarantee someone will become a host, this information is beneficial when leaders are looking for host homes.