Welcome to the Midsize Groups Network

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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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Now Available! Look for Steve Lizzio's new book on group life, from Standard Publishing. Click here to order your copy at a 20% discount from NextStep Resources. This book is a must for each of your leaders as it shares a vision for community life and an outreach mindset.

 

The July/August 2010 Idea of the month article is "Multi-group service project showcases the power of Community" by Jim Kuhn, Hope Church in Mason, Ohio. Be encouraged by this story of groups coming together for ministry.

TRAIN YOUR LEADERS/TEACHERS! There are plenty of midsize group resources available on this website from DVD trainings, our course manuals, Idea of the Month articles (See Past Ideas!) to assist you in equipping your leadership.



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