Do we need community groups?

Community groups, at times, can be thrown into the mix of other programs offered and simply stay labeled as another program.

I believe the answer to there being a need for community groups at Logos Community Church is not simply because of cultural relevance, but conviction. Conviction drives our philosophy for community groups.

Community has become very private in our modern culture and has been reserved for special occasions, but the truth (as seen in Acts 2) is community needs to be a daily part of life and not simply a weekly gathering.

We believe that community groups are the primary vehicle for discipleship, care, and mission to our people and cities.

Community represents the scattered church and, in an effort to have an impact on our cities or neighborhood, we must actively be engaged in community with one another (building up) and scattered and sent (on mission.) (1 Peter 2:9-12)

If we see this as conviction because of Scripture and because of the work of Jesus in us, then community becomes an overflow of our identity in Jesus. Francis Schaeffer said it best,

“Christian community is the final apologetic.”

Remember, if the church is the people not the building, then others in our community should see Jesus not only through our presence, but actions: a physical and relational demonstration of Jesus.