The reason we have CARE groups is to provide a place where biblical accountability and relational transparency can happen. They're a place where spiritual gifts can be exercised, mercy needs met, and new leaders developed.

CARE Groups are where we seek, by God's grace, to be a community of disciples committed to submitting to, spreading, and savoring the reign of King Jesus. Community does not happen easily and it does not happen quickly. In fact it only happens by miracle.

The word CARE is an acronym to help us remember how these groups can help get us to the point where we are experiencing genuine community.

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The fact is that Christians were never meant to follow Christ alone. Scattered all over the New Testament are instructions for believers on how to interact with each other in the community of faith. These are sometimes called the "one another" passages of Scripture. For example, we are commanded to pray for one another, care for one another, confess our sins to one another, admonish one another (and that's just scratching the surface). CARE groups are the way we try to realize this vision what church life is supposed to be.

They're are also a chance to make sure that none of us gets left behind—spiritually, relationally, or physically. It can seem challenging just to get to know people at a church, let alone get to know people well enough to work through the challenges of real life together. CARE groups are a chance for people to get to know each other at the level that we all need (and deep down, really want).

In May 2008 we launched new CARE groups through out Harrison County. See Eric Hall for details and to sign up for a CARE group near you.