Spiritual Formation
        As members of the Small Group, we desire to evaluate our journey 
        to spiritual maturity. We seek to identify our areas of struggles and 
        set personal goals for our growth in Christ in the year to come. 
        Regularly we will share our progress and encourage one another 
        monthly in our journey to bring each other to spiritual maturity In 
        Christ.   Be perfect, therefore as your heavenly Father is perfect 

Evangelism 
        Each Small Group desires to love our neighbor and will pray
        regularly for at least three households within their community who
        need to embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ. We will pray for the
        personal requests of these neighbors. We will hold one another
        accountable and partner with one another to pray for, touch, and
        share the good news with our unbelieving community. We desire
        to see at least one household come to faith in Christ each year.
        Love your neighbor

Reproduction
        Each Small Group is open to welcoming new members and will
        have at least one apprentice (leader in training) at all levels of
        leadership. We will seek to reproduce another group as needed. 
        Teach others

Volunteerism
        As members of the Small Group we will commit ourselves to
        support the greater body of Christ at APUMC through involvement
        in ministries and service opportunities such as youth, children,
        worship, ushers, and greeters. We will celebrate what God is
        doing in the greater body of Christ through weekly worship,
        Sunday School, and neighborhood gatherings. 
        All parts of the body

Intentional Missions 
        As an expression of our desire to share Christ with the world, the
        Small Group will annually support mission projects supported by
        APUMC through increased awareness, commitment to prayer,
        financial contributions, and hands-on involvement.
        Go into all the world
Nurturing Connection
        The foundation of the Small Group will be our commitment to care
        for one another. This will be manifested in practical help for those
        in difficult and crisis situations - hospital or home visits, meal
        preparation, prayer, referral to church and community resources,
        and the like. Visit the sick, those in jail, feed the hungry

Gift Based Ministry
        In response to the social needs of our community, each Small
        Group will serve using our gifts and abilities in neighborhood
        compassion projects throughout the year. All parts of the body