P.O.W.E.R Groups
What are Power Groups?
1. Groups of Christians (and interested non-christians) who desire to edify each other to grow in Christ
2. This spiritual encouragement takes place through Prayer, Openess, Word, Encouragement, and Responsibility (P.O.W.E.R.) in weekly meetings.
Why have P.O.W.E.R. Groups?
1. To understand the biblical principles of multiplication (II Timothy 2:2)
2. To involve growing believers in a biblical format for discipling
3. To enhance skills of spiritual leadership
4. To see the power of God’s Word as it is assimilated in life.
Who is in a P.O.W.E.R. Group?
Every CI Clemson member will partner with a P.O.W.E.R. Group Leader. This will be his/her group for the duration of the semester.
When do P.O.W.E.R. Groups meet?
1. The groups will all meet on Wednesday nights during the Cross Impact Meeting
2. The groups will meet separately on a bi-weekly basis to work through the Galatians 5 study. We have groups that meet at many different times, contact us to get plugged into one.
What are the primary responsibilities of a P.O.W.E.R. Group member?
The discipleship process requires a serious commitment; therefore, members must be faithful to their spiritual responsibilities.
1. Preparing weekly for the group meeting by studying the lesson and openly testifying to God’s work.
2. Support and love those in their P.O.W.E.R. Group
P.O.W.E.R Meaning:
Prayer – The foundation of all spiritual relationships is praying for and with one another.
1. Prayer should be present at every POWER group get-together
a. Sometimes you will only have time for one or two to pray
b. In your breakout meetings spend extra time in prayer
2. Encourage/Insist that the group lift one-another in prayer (Gal 6:2)
3. The POWER group leader is responsible for following up on prayer requests – this encourages the members and shows care and faithfulness. (follow-up later in the week)
Openness – Loving, spiritual relationships are built on transparency and honesty.
1. The POWER group leader must be open about their own sin, and foster an atmosphere of confidentiality and transparency
2. It is going to take time for group members to be open
3. Spend some time in a secluded/close environment to allow time and space for openness.
4. One-on-one with your group members is a great time to have open fellowship.
Word – The Scriptures are the center and core of spiritual maturity.
1. This is where the majority of your time will be spent
2. A study guide will be given to you to work through with your POWER group.
Encouragement – Christ-like friendships are built on serving and building up one another.
1. As the POWER group leader, you are the primary means within Cross-Impact for encouraging your members towards Christlikeness.
2. Encouragement has many facets
a. Coming alongside to comfort / encourage
b. Coming alongside to exhort / motivate towards Love and Good Works
c. Coming alongside to provide much-needed accountability
Responsibility – Mutual respect for one another is established on members being responsible for themselves, their ministry, and others.
1. This means keeping your own spiritual life in check
2. This means not being afraid in asking tough questions, not being afraid to really get down to issues that people are struggling with.
3. This means dedicating yourself to this opportunity of service – and setting your time and effort towards meeting with your group to encourage one another spiritually.
