The document outlines the purposes of groups at a church called FBC. It states that the purposes are to foster belonging and acceptance, facilitate spiritual growth through Bible study, and focus on living missionally by engaging the community. It provides examples from the book of Acts to support these purposes. It also notes that groups should flourish through flexible structures and reproduce by releasing members to start new groups. Finally, it distinguishes between two types of groups - Bible fellowship groups and community groups.

1. Purpose of Groups What are we and why do we exist?

2. FBC’s Mission Know Grow Show

3. The Need for Groups Joseph R. Myers, The Search to Belong Public Social Personal Intimate

12. Grid of Growth Time with Non-Christians Time with Christians Personal Worship Corporate Worship Sweet Spot