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18. Name three different kinds of small groups necessary to make disciples.

a. Covenant Group

b. Basic Accountability Group (BAGs)

c. Ongoing Accountability Group

19. For each kind of group, what is the general purpose of each?

a. Covenant Group - Attraction, evangelism and build enough commitment to enter BAG.

b. Basic Accountability Group - Build basic habits of the Christian Life.

c. Ongoing Accountability Group - Continue growth in disciple making for a lifetime.

20. What does it mean to say a group is "Open"?

It means the group members have a proactive strategy to reach those outside the group and bring them in.

21. What does it mean to say that a group is closed?

It means that for a defined period of time no newcomers are allowed in the group.

22. What are the names of the five stages in a small group life cycle?

a. Birth Stage

b. Childhood Stage

c. Adolescent Stage

d. Adulthood Stage

e. Graduation Stage

23. Fill in the blanks " It is not WEAKNESS that causes churches to die. It is lack of COMMITMENT that cuases them to grow weak.

24. What are the three weekly commitment needed by every individual for healthy spiritual growth?

a. A commitment to Sunday morning (Worship plus ABF)

b. A commitment to participate in a disciple making small group on their level of spiritual growth.

c. A commitment to use their Spiritual gift to serve Christ.

25. What are the two elements that, mixed together, make commitment?

Answer: Value and Discipline

26. In a few words, what is a "Priority"?

A value that is high enough above others that it actually gets done.

27. What are the two elements needed to build discipline?

Answer: Relationships and Accountability