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Welcome to the Midsize Groups Network
ABF Resources.com or Midsize Groups.com
Catch the vision for midsize groups! The purpose of this website is to network the Body of Christ around midsize group principles and share some practical products and resources to build midsize groups with small group options in local churches.
Some midsize group strategies and/or names include:
- Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs) - Adult Bible Communites (ABCs), Communities, Neighborhoods, Life Groups, Bridge Environments, etc.
- Sunday School (Turn classes into communities!)
- Life-stage Ministries (i.e. young adults, young married, singles, seniors)
- Xenos Fellowship's Home Groups (15-60 people w/gender small groups)
- Clusters: Midsized Missional Communities
- House Churches
(Products available through ABF Resources are applicable to any midsize group strategy or unique "lingo" your church might use. Go to "Products" for a selection of materials that can help you share a vision and/or equip your leadership of midsize groups)
Midsize groups ABF philosophy
Midsize groups using ABF principles are made up of ideally 15 to 60 people who meet on a regular basis in a local church setting. These midsize groups are encouraged to be:
- “Community” based (strong group life)
- Bible teaching (interactive/life applications)
- Team-driven (led by a community or class leader)
- Mobilized for ministry (serving/outreach)
and ... provide “small group” options!
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Email Updates include midsize group ministry tips; new Idea of the Month promo; snapshots of how churches are using midsize groups; new adult ministry positions in churches; and new products/resources, etc. Contact us to sign up for this e-newsletter.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
JUST OUT FOR 2009! Steve Lizzio's new workshops on "Creating an Environment in Midsize Groups for 'Life Transformation'" and "Evaluating Your Midsize Group Ministry" are available on audio CD & DVD.
The July/August 09 Idea of the month article is "I've Got a Question For You" by Brent Amato, Co-Author of the ABF Teaching Course. Go to www.brentamato.com to learn more about Brent's training ministry. This article shares questions and questions and questions .....
TRAIN YOUR TEACHERS! The ABF Teaching Course taught live by co-authors, Steve Lizzio and Brent Amato, is now available on DVD. These six one-hour sessions cover the basics of a teaching ministry. Now, you can train your teachers either in a group setting or just hand a teacher the course on DVD! Go to "Course Manuals" for more information. |
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