There is also great transforming power when we pray for and listen to someone who disagrees with us, and when we give and receive forgiveness. Offering support and forgiving others are steps to restoration and wholeness. As we recognize brokenness in our relationship with God and with each other, we can claim Christ's healing love that restores, rebuilds, and revives. Christian discipleship is a process of daily practicing love of God and neighbor. Aside from being able to grow in love and service to God and to other peopl within their own circle, participants in small groups have unlimited opportunities to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with those outside their group.
Every group is unique.
With guidance, spiritual discernment, and some tools, group members can discover the special giftedness of both individuals and the body as a whole. They can then develop projects appropriate to their abilities, skills, and resources. They learn and work together to spread God's love, grace, hope, justice, and mercy. Small groups enable more people to get involved in the ministries of the church. Since there are many needs in the community and the world, the more people who can work to meet those needs, the easier it is to usher in God's reign.