Trinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead, Minnesota

What is a Small Group?

Trinity is a church where every member is a growing disciple. Small groups foster that growth through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, mutual support and service projects. Small groups are made up of no more than 10 members that will meet about every two weeks for a year. Each group is led by a trained leader.

Small Group Mission Statement

The Mission of Trinity Lutheran Church Small Groups is to offer all people of God the opportunity to grow as disciples of Jesus. Trinity Lutheran Church Small Group members gather in the name of Jesus to listen to God, to care for one another, to serve the church and community, and to welcome the stranger.

Who Are the Group Leaders?

The group leaders have been members of small groups that have focused on leadership training. They have completed one year of small group experience where they have had opportunities to practice leader roles, lead Bible studies, carry out service projects, lead prayer, and learn about shepherding a small group.

How Can I Join a Small Group?

Small Groups at Trinity launch out once a year in January. We call them “Interest” groups, as they have a specific topic or focus, and there are many Bible Study groups. There are a few Small Groups that begin in the springtime, too. After groups have been meeting for a year, they disband and branch out to form new groups with new topics, and invite new members to join. You can join a Small Group now. For more information, call the Trinity office at 236-1333.

Trinity has many "Servant" small groups, too. Join a Servant group at any time during the year and get to know others as you work and serve together. Many Small Groups meet throughout the year as ‘on-going’ groups and welcome new members at any time.

Click here to see a listing of groups that will be meeting during 2010, including Interest, Sampler, Servant, Bible Studies, Missions, and Healthy Body and Soul Small Groups.

How Can I be a Leader?

There are two ways in which you may become active in a leadership role. Both will take specific training. Church members may choose to join a small group specifically designed to train leaders. The other option is to become a trainee under the leadership and guidance of a small group leader of whichever group you join. All leaders attend a training session in early January. Call the church office and ask to talk with the Director of Small Group Ministry if you would like to become a trained Small Group Leader.

CARE
Sample Covenant (Click here for link)

STUDY
Daily Discipleship

A weekly Bible study based on the Sunday morning lectionary readings from the ELCA. Click on “Current Daily Discipleship” on the right hand side of the page.

God Pause
Daily devotions based on the lectionary from Luther Seminary.

Enter the Bible
A resource for reading and exploring the Bible from Luther Seminary.

Seasons of the Spirit
A weekly Bible study resource linking current events with lectionary texts.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Devotions & Studies
Devotions for individuals, groups, families and seniors from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

Book of Faith
Connect with the ELCA Book of Faith Initiative. Click on the green tab “Open Scripture” and then “Bible Resources” for ready to go Bible studies.

PRAY
ELCA Prayer Center
Prayer ideas and resources from the ELCA.

SERVE
Servant Evangelism Ideas
A list of unique servant projects for a variety of settings.

Sample of past servant projects from small groups. (Click here for samples.)