Core GroupsGroup Covenant

Youth Edition

Know Them, Grow Them!

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Vision:

We are a close-knit community of believers in spiritual revival, growing stronger in God’s word and prayer, supporting and loving one another, and fulfilling the Great Commission.

Name:

The name Coresignifies the core values you maintain, holding fast to your foundation of life, sustenance, and growth. The core holds it all together. One definition is “the central, most important part of something.” In some cultures, youth refer to their main group of closest friends as their “core.” Core groups (CGs) provide that Christian community that is close to you, that keeps you accountable, and that provides a nourishing environment that provokes your spiritual and relational growth. Your CG provides friendships and your central foundation that is a platform for your godly development. C.O.R.E. also represents the core values of CGs Ministry—Community, Openness, Righteousness, and Evangelism.

Values:

Community- We show Christ’s love to one another in a powerful way through personal support, accountability, counsel, encouragement, friendliness, and just by being there for one another to do life together.

Openness- We take Christian community to the most effective level by being open, honest, and transparent with one another. We share our victories, successes, and testimonies, as well as our challenges, burdens, and prayer requests so that we are to able help each other through the storms of life.

Righteousness- As Christian community, we lead each other closer to God and to our God-ordained destinies through our created culture of godly peer pressure. In our culture, we are celebrated for righteous living and corrected for carnality so that we encourage one another in God’s way and make it easier for one another to live for Christ. Also, as we are committed to righteousness, we are trustworthy to respect all that is shared among our core group members.

Evangelism- We fulfill Christ’s Great Commission to all of us (to teach all nations/make disciples) by inviting others to Core Groups and teaching them in the ways of Christ when they get there! Also, we let our life’s song minister to others, as we exemplify righteousness and commitment to God in our daily living. We don’t just come to hear, but to learn, apply God’s word to our lives, and share what we have gained with others.

Components of CG Meetings:

  • Sharing (life updates & prayer requests)
  • Discussion (lesson in discussion format)
  • Prayer

Trademarks of CG Success:

  • Spiritual growth of CG members
  • Openness and healthy bonds among CG members
  • Respect and trust among CG members
  • Faithful attendance of CG members
  • Numerous guests/friends invited to CGs and retention of those guests as committed members

Attendance Commitment:

***Consistency is key for maximum growth!

I agree to be fully committed to my CG, demonstrating faithful attendance to the following CG components:

  • Core groups every Thursday 7-9:15 (one youth service a month)
  • Scheduled socials with my CG (at least 1 per quarter)
  • Community service with my CG (at least 1 per term)

I agree to contact my CG leader in advance if I am not able to attend for any reason.

Integrity Commitment:

I agree to be respectful of my CG leader and all CG group members, as well as of the utilized facilities.

I agree to refrain from gossiping about CG members, but instead to uphold trust and demonstrate love.

I agree to honor all of the above agreements concerning my attendance and integrity to my CG.

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