Small Group Ministry at FUMC FUMC is developing a small-group ministry. We have chosen to call it shepherding. Groups are known as FOLDs, reflecting the four dimensions of F ellowship, O ne-another ministry, L earning, and D oing. The Shepherding Ministry offers many benefits and opportunities, both to the individual and to the community of faith.
FOLDs enhance pastoral care as folks know that they are cared for.
As members get to know each other, relationships are built and strengthened. Within the FOLD, Bible study is a part of the process of helping each other to grow in relationship with Christ and each other. However, the emphasis is on building relationships and building people, rather than building Bible expertise. Meeting in small groups was very important to the early Christians. That's what the Sheperding Ministry at FUMC is about.