Sermon-based Small Groups at Brighton First

In April 2016 I wrote the blog article 'Brighton First Aims to be a Sticky Church'". I reviewed the book Sticky Church by Larry Osborne. Osborne, the pastor of North Coast Church near San Diego, California writes that churches must find ways to help people to "stick" with a faith community or they will simply walk through the front door and leave quietly through the back door.

The Adult Faith Formation Team at Brighton First has taken this observation seriously and is introducing a small group ministry this fall. The two major goals of the small group ministry are to help people to grow, first, as disciples of Jesus Christ and, second, in relationship with one another. When people feel they are known and cared for by a church, they are more likely to "stick" in that church.

The ministry that will start with four small groups, using the North Coast Church model of "Sermon-Based Small Groups". The small groups will use sermon discussion guides to dig deeper into the issues raised by weekly sermons.

The small groups are scheduled to begin in October. If you are interested in learning more about the small group ministry and, perhaps, facilitating or hosting a small group yourself, contact Bob Fuchs.

You can learn more about the classes and small groups offered at Brighton First at our website.