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. These are the folk for and with whom we have been called to be in ministry. God can use a small group in a mighty and powerful way if we are willing and obedient. The stranger can also include people who are 'different from us' from the perspective of race, culture, religious beliefs, age, gender, socioeconomic status, education, language, and so on. Complementing our faith and beliefs with the full expression of God's love in and through our thoughts, speech, and actions toward those who are different from us lends authenticity to our Christian discipleship.