CARE Groups are a special part of the Harvester's ministry. They provide family times of fellowship and Bible study, done during the week, in a small group setting.

In Our CARE Groups You Will Find:

• Friendship
• A Small group setting
• Support
• A place to belong
• Encouragement for singles, single parents
• Ways to apply scripture in everyday Life
• Households including teens and children

A Focus of CARE Groups is Strengthening Households.

Why CARE Groups?

Care Groups are the primary place for pastoral care and discipleship. Care Groups provide a warm and personal setting where deep relationships can form. Isn’t that what the church is all about … intimate relationship with God and with one another? Shepherding, personal oversight and guidance within small groups supplements and reinforces the preaching ministry of our pastor. Care Groups are not just another program or meeting. We see the Care Groups as being the heart of the church. Much of the life and growth of the church body occurs in and through our Care Groups. We are Christians bonding together and maturing in the power of the Gospel and working together to impact a lost world, i.e. to disciple the nations.

What are CARE Groups?

Care Groups are comprised of 6-12 adults including all members of their households. They usually meet once a week in a home. Care Groups are where we learn to apply biblical principles to all of life. Those demonstrating the gifts and calling to disciple the flock are either Elders or other qualified leaders.

More than a bible study, Care Group members actively apply the Word to grow spiritually so we may be more effective in ministering to one another. Most Care Groups develop opportunities to carry the gospel beyond the group in numerous ways into our community.

Our desire is for Care Groups to multiply rather than grow too large for effective shepherding. Birthing of new Care Groups provides healthy training for the larger church.

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