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Clarifying the nature and purpose of the Class Meeting
The Class Meeting: Its Nature, Focus, and Purpose
Scripture will be read, but it is not a Bible study
Prayers will be offered, but it is not a prayer meeting
Sharing will take place, but it is not a testimony service
Truth may be given, but it is not a counseling session
Its Nature: It is a weekly accountability group
Its Focus: How has my soul prospered since the last meeting
Its Purpose: Small group discipleship
The Class Meeting: Its Ground Rules
Priority
Prayer
Confidentiality
Punctuality
Personal devotion time
No advice giving unless counsel is requested
No argument
Confess personal needs, not those of others in group
Affirmation and vulnerability
The Class Meeting: Its Vital Components
Gathering
Sharing
Praying
Sending
The Class Meeting: Sharing
How has my soul prospered since the last meeting?
How am I coming along in my prayer life?
How am I progressing in my personal study of God’s Word?
Are there struggles for which I desire the prayers of the class?
Are there victories through which I see God at work?
What progress am I making in sharing my faith?
How have I been able to meet a need in the lives of others?
The Class Meeting: The Vital Role of the Class Leader
Setting the tone for Class Meetings by being an example of transparency and accountability
Providing Sub-Pastoral Oversight of members
Helping members to grow spiritually
Helping members discover, develop, and use their spiritual gifts
Rev Alexis Lui
(Superintendent of Australia East)
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