New Life Groups are a ministry of Christian Tabernacle that provides resources and support as well as nurture faith, develop and equip the Christian Tabernacle community for ministry in daily life. Lives are formed and transformed in New Life Groups when people meet together to pray, to study, to engage in fellowship, or to work on a specific task.

Why should I Join a New Life Group? Below are some key benefits to joining a New Life Group today!

You will understand the Bible better in a small group. In a small group setting, you can ask questions, participate in a discussion of the text, and hear others share insights and illustrations of the truth you are trying to grasp. The Bible must be applied to your own personal situations and that happens best in small groups.

You will begin to feel like a part of the body of Christ. Most people who have been a part of a New Life group would say the greatest benefit is the close relationships and friendships that develop. You’ll discover that your needs and problems are not unique. It helps to know that others are facing the same difficulties, or have lived through them and learned spiritual principles in the process. God never meant for you to go it alone in the Christian life.

Prayer will become more meaningful to you. Many people are hesitant to pray in front of others, especially in a large church. In a small group of 6 to 12, you will learn to participate in prayer by having a conversation together with God. In praying together with a few others, we are drawn together and we find answers to the needs in our lives.

You will be able to handle stress and pressure better. New Life Groups provide excellent support in times of crisis, change, and stress. You’ll have a sense of stability and security knowing there are people who really care for you and are committed to standing with you.

You will have a natural way to share Christ with friends, relatives, and work associates. It may be that some of your friends who don’t know the Lord wouldn’t come to church of you invited them. They may have a preconceived idea and just the thought makes them defensive. But those same people may be open to an invitation to a casual Bible discussion in a home setting. In a New Life Group, your unbelieving friend can ask questions and express honest doubts without feeling "put on the spot". When your friend sees the love and warmth and honesty of your group, it will make him more receptive to the Gospel.

You will develop leadership skills you never knew you had! The Bible teaches that every believer is given certain talents or "gifts" to benefit others in the family of God. Unfortunately most Christians remain as Sunday morning spectators all their lives because large group meetings are primarily "sit and listen" situations. As you share and participate in a relaxed small group setting, you’ll discover your confidence and self-esteem rising. This will help you at work, at church, and in every other relationship.

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