Small Groups
Here at ODF we believe that true spiritual growth is maintained and encouraged through small groups. We believe that there should be groups for people who are at all kinds of different places in their spiritual journey. Small groups are a great place to get more connected here at ODF and an excellent source of encouragement and discipleship.
A "small group" is just that. A small group of people who gather together in their homes to minister to one another and share the love of Jesus Christ with others. As in the early church described in the New Testament, people met "together in the temple courts and broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts". Our small groups meet together in various homes and times throughout the community. It is in the more "personal" atmosphere of the home that members spur each other on in worship, spiritual growth, edification, and evangelism.
We have many groups that meet throughout the week, and almost all of them are open to new people at any time. If you see a ministry you'd like to attend, or need more information, please contact us.
Below you can find the various small group "types" that we offer. Each is geared towards a specific general theme, but all have the following general traits:
- Relationships: Getting to know one another; building relationsips with those who do not yet know Jesus as their Savior and Lord.
- Worship: to focus on and praise our Heavenly Father.
- Edification: Ministering to and encouraging one another to use his/her God given gifts.
- Equipping: To lay a solid foundation for spiritual growth and service to our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Accountability: To encourage one another in our spiritual maturity, growth, and in our relationships.