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A D-Group is…

• 3-5 people, of the same gender, who are being equipped to be disciple makers.

• Led by a D-Group leader.

• Committed to meeting on a regular basis (weekly or 3x a month) for approximately 60-90 minutes each meeting.

• Committed to being vulnerable and sharing with others who they truly are (good and bad).

• For a season. D-Groups do not meet forever. Typically 12-18 months.

• Committed to spiritual reproduction. When your D-Group is over you will be expected to start up your own D-Group. 

Why be a part of a D-Group?

While being part of a Life Group is important and we strongly encourage all of those who call New Life their home church to join one, there’s something special about gathering with two to three others who are committed to becoming mature disciples. Jesus modeled this for us when He chose three guys from His larger group of twelve. We clearly see in Scripture that Jesus discipled twelve men for three years. But we also see in God’s Word that Jesus had an inner circle that he spent time with (Peter, James and John). D-Groups are modeled on this inner circle. In these groups the clear intention is to be helping others to become more like Jesus and for members to be equipped to start, and lead, their own D-Groups.

Structure of each meeting (based on a 1 hour meeting)

• Open with prayer (1-3 minutes)

• Have a time of conversation, catching up about everyday life. One way to do this would be for each person to share one high and one low from their week. (10 minutes)

• Share HEAR with each other. Each person will share what God was saying to them through their HEAR reading. This will be the centerpiece of each gathering. (20-25 minutes)

• Share prayer requests and pray for each other (10 minutes).

• Share updates on your BLESS FRANC list.

   

Would you like to talk with someone about being a part of a D-Group?

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