What is a Small Group?
 (Proverbs 11:13) A gossip betrays a
A Dgroup, short for discipleship
group, is a small group of people that meet
regularly, share their lives with each other, study
the Bible together, and are accountable to each
other, all in the pursuit of being more Christ-
like.
Why should you join a Dgroup?
COMMUNITY - It fosters fellowship and is a
safe space to share lives with each other.
 (Galatians 6:2) Bear one another’s
burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of
Christ.
CARE - It is a spiritual family where people
support, encourage, and pray for each other.
 (Hebrews 10:24-25) And let us consider
how to stimulate one another to love and
good deeds, not forsaking our own
assembling together, as is the habit of
some, but encouraging one another; and
all the more as you see the day drawing
near.
CHARACTER - It helps build character
through mutual accountability and building each
other up.
 (Proverbs 27:17) Iron sharpens iron, so
one man sharpens another.
COLLABORATION - It is a place where
serving God can be done shoulder to shoulder.
 (1 Peter 4:10) As each one has received
a special gift, employ it in serving one
another as good stewards of the
manifold grace of God.
CCF Discipleship Covenant
CONFIDENTIALITY - I will ensure that
everything shared in the group stays only within
the group.
confidence, but a trustworthy person
keeps a secret.
HONESTY - I will be open and honest with my
group leader and fellow members.
 (Proverbs 12:22) The Lord detests lying
lips, but he delights in people who are
trustworthy.
RESPECT - I will respect my group by
regularly attending and participating in group
meetings. I will honor my group leader and area
pastor.
 (Hebrews 13:17) Have confidence in
your leaders and submit to their
authority, because they keep watch over
you as those who must give an account.
Do this so that their work will be a joy,
not a burden, for that would be of no
benefit to you.
INTERCESSION - I will regularly pray for my
group leader and fellow members.
 (Ephesians 6:18)
SPIRITUAL GROWTH - I will have no other
purpose for joining a group except to grow
spiritually and to help others do the same.
 (Hebrews 10:24-25)
TIMOTHIES - I will have it as my goal to
disciple others and start a group.
 (2 Timothy 2:2) And the things you have
heard me say in the presence of many
witnesses entrust to reliable people who
will also be qualified to teach others.