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MBC small groups
Small Group DNA
Each small group is different in nature, determined by the shared purpose and
vision which come from the context of the small group, but all groups have the same DNA:
• A shared and stated purpose and vision, inspired by God’s Holy Spirit
• A group meeting regularly to engage in activity around the vision and purpose
• A Bible-centred basis of faith, teaching, prayer and encouragement
• An outward focus, open to new people, praying for new believers and fruit
• Willing to launch a new group when numbers grow to between approximately 12 and 20 people
Types of Small Group
There are three types of small group, reflecting different purposes and allowing for each member of MBC to belong and be involved, as follows:
Geographic Missional Small Groups
These groups have a shared sense of vision based upon location. Most of the members either live or work in and around that location. The DNA of these groups includes a heart for that geographical location and a desire to grow and develop relationships within that community.
Special Interest Missional Small Groups
Special Interest Missional Small Groups have a shared sense of vision around a cause or an activity. The DNA of these groups includes a heart to reach and demonstrate the love of Christ to those with that special interest, or who are the special interest.
Relational Small Groups
Whilst all of our groups are by definition relational, relational small groups share a common sense of purpose and vision around relationships. This may be in equipping people for the missional activities they are already involved in, and/or as a group having a missional focus in supporting other groups/activities or one another.
Prayer Partnerships
A Prayer Partnership is a group of two, three or maybe four people who meet together once or twice a month. This provides a confidential opportunity to be vulnerable and accountable to other Christian friends. All members of small groups are encouraged to develop prayer partnerships, usually with one or two other members of the group. This is a place for deepening relationships, mutual accountability and significant prayer support.
This is a list of MBC's current small groups:
Sunday mornings Sunday evenings
Specially 4 U Pulse Plus (Year 10+ youth)
led by John & Brenda Barnard led by Scott Coles & Iain Taylor
Monday evenings
Minchinhampton: Cirencester Road/Old Common Stroud & Whiteshill
led by David Roberts & Nick Stening led by Barry & Ali Upward
Tuesday evenings
Outer Box
led by John & Sue Fairley
Wednesday evenings
Burleigh Hilltops (Chalford & Bussage)
led by Steve & Lesley Hale led by Graham & Yvionne Hobbs
Minchinhamption: The Glebe Tetbury
led by Liam & Kate Eaglestone led by Ian & Naomi Williams
Thursday mornings Thursday afternoons
Ladies' Bible study Woodchester
led by Jenny Morris & Rowena Stapleton led by Jenny Bernard & Rosemary Radcliffe
Thursday evenings
Stonehouse
led by Simon & Anita Shepherd
Friday mornings Friday evenings
MBC mums' Bible study Amberley & Houndscroft
led by Michelle Gordon Coles & Cara Mansell led by Bryan & Jane Court, Roy & Annette Pitchford
In addition, we hope to get new groups started in Bussage, Central Minchinhampton & Nailsworth.
 MBC small groups are co-ordinated by Simon Shepherd.
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