Small Groups Ministry Leader, Laurie Howell

We at Ames Church believe that community and accountability are invaluable to growing, both as individuals and as a church. Small Groups were created to aid us in this way. A fairly new but growing ministry at Ames, we already have six Small Groups up and running: Band of Brothers (a group for men) and Chicklets (a group for women), as well as male and female small groups for youth and a combined small group for young adults.

The Small Group Mission:

To live in community as Christ commanded, growing in His image, being accountable to one another with our lives, and sharing in serving His church with all that we have been given.

Small Group Core Values:

1. The Bible is the inspired Word of God.

2. Every thought, word, and action is filtered through the transforming life of Jesus Christ.

3. True discipleship happens when people live life together in small groups.

4. Small groups accomplish discipleship through authentic relationships, life application of biblical truth, accountability, service, and prayer.

5. The small group leader is strategic to the growth of His church.

6. Effective training and support of leaders is critical to the health of a Church of Small Groups.

7. God has created each of us with a specific gift that, when used, can influence others toward a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and with His church.

For more information on existing or upcoming Small Groups, call our office (989-754-6373) or e-mail us.