We were called to make disciples.  Jesus could have told us to do anything He wanted, and  He called us to make disciples “As we are going...”  If that is our mandate, then we need to do it the way Jesus did it - in small groups.
When small groups were rejuvenated a few decades ago, they were tagged “Cell Groups.” The reason: cells multiply on a regular basis to keep the body healthy.  Small groups are fast becoming recognized as an activity that gives life and connection to a church body.  Certainly in times when life has so many demands that rob us of God’s direction, small groups can bring us to a reality of the need for a new spiritual commitment.

Real Life on the Palouse is a church of small groups.  We believe that it is the place where His Word is taught and practiced, and accountability takes place. It is difficult for a church that has no small groups to stay relational and to truly meet people’s needs where they are.

 

In a time when we all crave to know more about the application of God’s Words for our lives and we also long for real, trusting relationships, we are convinced that our CARE Groups fill both of those needs in a way that nothing else can.

 

At Real Life, our groups are organized with a coach, a group leader, a host home, and an apprentice so that an organized ministry of shepherding can take place.