Small Group Life: Connections offers the casual, comfortable feel of a small group dynamic while providing sound Biblical teaching rooted in Scripture. Designed to be provocative and conversational, a sense of community is cultivated where hearts come alive and relationships grow.

Episode 7 Connections: Wired for Community
Though we are surrounded by people much of the time, it's possible to feel isolated. In fact, the Enemy works hard to keep us that way. But we have not been created to go it alone. Instead, we have been wired for community. Just as God lives in perfect community within the Trinity so we bear His image. When we understand who we truly are and that we have been designed to live connected in a myriad of layers of community, we find the abundant life that Jesus promised. Connections: Wired for Community leads small group members on a journey to discover what true community is all about. Beginning with an understanding of self that leads to a relationship with God, members learn how to connect to others in healthy ways within their groups, their families, their neighborhoods, and even among the nations. A complete life is a connected life—in Christ.

How Small Group Life works:
Each new Episode of Small Group Life is published as a dated study, initially. After the quarter ends, a standard printed version, with the exact same contents, becomes available. Or if you prefer, a downloadable PDF version can be obtained online as well.

Each Study Guide Includes:

• 6 topics per Episode (each having 2 scenes), therefore can be used as a 6 or 12 week study
• Embedded Leader Notes, for seamless guidance
• Leader's Guide that provides more helpful hints
• Scripture Notes in the back of each scene
• Free downloadable videos for each lesson online
• Kids (K-6th grade) are included, too! Free downloadable lessons online
• Family activities & devotional ideas
• Sound Biblical teaching; every lesson rooted in Scripture
• Adherence to LifeWay's adult ministry strategy: Connect, Grow, Serve, Go

Benefits:

• Easy: Leaders can prepare in as little as 5 minutes!
• Streamlined: Each lesson can be completed in less than an hour
• Affordable: Study Guides for each member can cost as little as $14 for an entire year
• Flexible Structure: Meet as often as you like; either every week or less frequently
• Convenient: Purchase a subscription, at retail stores, or download customizable lessons online
• Family Friendly: Kids lessons are included, too, and easy enough for a teenager to lead
• Engaging: Each scene poses provocative questions that stimulate conversation and nurture spiritual growth
• Relevant: Study notes developed by Steve Gladen, small groups pastor for Saddleback Church

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