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HOME TEAMS
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Why Small Groups?
As churches grow, the ratio between staff members and laity dwindles. Staff cannot be hired fast enough to adequately care for those in their ministry areas and in the church at large. Thus people are not cared for, and needs go unmet. Neither is acceptable.
Healthy and growing churches must utilize a decentralized system that releases the laity to offer quality ministry to one another. In such a system, the most strategic person in the church is the small group leader, not paid staff. In fact, staff members are hired not to do the ministry themselves but instead, to empower and equip members of the church body to do the work of ministry.
In contrast to centralized structures that are limited by church staff size and office space, the small group system is limited only by available laity; it is, therefore, virtually unlimited. As small groups become the vehicle through which ministry is accomplished, the quality and quantity of care is increased, volunteer turnover is reduced, and a structure that can support exponential growth is established.
Small groups are not a department within the church-an optional appendage for those with extraordinary commitment or merely extra time-small groups ARE the church.
If you would like more information about Small Groups at Asbury, please call Valerie Caldwell at 992-7501 (VCaldw8837@aol.com) or check out the HOME TEAMS page on this website.
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There is no more exciting adventure or fulfilling challenge than that of a lifelong pursuit of becoming like Christ. Asbury Church stands poised to lead you to a deeper and growing faith.
On this page we provide tools and practical helps for taking the "next steps" in your journey toward Christlikeness. We are excited about the future and we are trusting God to change your life.
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Second Base - Discovering Spiritual Maturity
The second "BASE" of Asbury's Discipleship Process focusing on the four basic habits every Christian needs to grow to spiritual maturity: The Habit of a Daily Time in God's Word, The Habit of a Daily Time with God, The Habit of Worship, and The Habit of Fellowship.
Child Care is available by calling the church office at (361) 992-7501 or signing up in the church foyer.
For more info email VCaldw8837@aol.com
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What is Alpha?
Alpha is a ten-week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for our lives today. It is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity with loads of opportunity for debate and discussion. The style of Alpha is informal, friendly and non-pressured.
Alpha is enjoyed and appreciated as much by those who have never set foot in a church as it is by those who once attended and by the regular churchgoer. No matter what their background, whether investigating Christianity for the first time or revisiting their faith, participants get a lot out of an Alpha Course.
Each week people meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why Did Jesus Die?", "How Can I be Sure of My Faith?", and "Does God Still Heal Today?" , followed by small group interaction. There is a day or weekend retreat midway through the course, which focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
Contact Valerie Caldwell at 992-7501 or
mailto:VCald8837@aol.com
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