Small Group Choices

Healthy Small Groups need to make healthy C.H.O.I.C.E.S.

Confidentiality – I will not share with anyone what I hear at my group meetings.

Honesty – I will be honest with the group about who I am and what I say.

Openness – I will maintain an open mind to what God wants to do within the group and not merely seek to meet my own needs.  To this end, I will allow time for others to share and try not to dominate the group’s time.

Involvement – I will give the group meetings priority in my personal schedule.

Care – I agree to let the members of this group hold me accountable to the commitments I make.  Permission is given for group members to call me in times of need.

Encouragement – I will encourage others to express their views and I will always respect their person.  Everyone is given the right to his or her own opinion.

Sensitivity – I will pray and listen to the Holy Spirit in regards to resolving issues and meeting the needs of others in my group.  If I am unable to give the time or do not have the skills needed, then I will listen, offer support and assist the member in finding resources or services needed.