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Welcome to the Midsize Groups Network
ABF Resources.com or Midsize Groups.com
Catch the vision for midsize groups! The purpose of this website is to network the Body of Christ around midsize group principles and share some practical products and resources to build midsize groups with small group options in local churches.
Some midsize group strategies and/or names include:
- Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs) - Adult Bible Communites (ABCs), Communities, Neighborhoods, Life Groups, Bridge Environments, etc.
- Sunday School (Turn classes into communities!)
- Life-stage Ministries (i.e. young adults, young married, singles, seniors)
- Xenos Fellowship's Home Groups (15-60 people w/gender small groups)
- Clusters: Midsized Missional Communities
- House Churches
(Products available through ABF Resources are applicable to any midsize group strategy or unique "lingo" your church might use. Go to "Products" for a selection of materials that can help you share a vision and/or equip your leadership of midsize groups)
Midsize groups ABF philosophy
Midsize groups using ABF principles are made up of ideally 15 to 60 people who meet on a regular basis in a local church setting. These midsize groups are encouraged to be:
- “Community” based (strong group life)
- Bible teaching (interactive/life applications)
- Team-driven (led by a community or class leader)
- Mobilized for ministry (serving/outreach)
and ... provide “small group” options!
Receive ABF Resources monthly e-mail updates
We will send you a monthly email update that includes: midsize group ministry tips; new Idea of the Month; snapshots of how churches are using midsize groups; new adult ministry positions in churches; and new products/resources, etc. Contact us to sign up for this e-newsletter.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Idea of the Month article for June/July 08 is “Four Revealing Limitations of Small Groups" by Steve Lizzio. Steve shares some straight forward insights on small groups and how midsize groups make a great complement!
REGISTER ONLINE NOW! The 2008 ABF Conference will be at Hope Church in Mason, Ohio (Cincinnati area) on Friday & Saturday, November 14 & 15, 2008. Visit Hope's midsize communities on Sunday the 16th. Brochures will be mailed the week of June 16th. Go to "About ABF" and then click "ABF Conference" for all the details.
JUST OUT! The ABF Teaching Course taught live by co-authors, Steve Lizzio and Brent Amato, is now available on DVD. These six one-hour sessions cover the basics of a teaching ministry. Now, you can train your teachers either in a group setting or just hand a teacher the course on DVD! Go to "Course Manuals" for more information.
DVD Leadership Training Click here to see a sample training video! Bring your leaders together with Steve Lizzio's new DVD training materials! These trainings are designed to equip and inspire your midsize group leadership. Click here for more information
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