The goal of REALife Groups is to show that the Kingdom becomes real in people’s lives when they have the right elements interacting. These elements are gospel, mission, and community.
Gospel
Missional-Incarnational communities must have a deep sense of communion with God. Both on an individual and a communal level, there must be disciplines that are aimed at spiritual formation and “being” in God’s presence. The Gospel is the only means in which to connect with God. Jesus was both sent on a mission, developed a community and lived as the Incarnational God.
Community
Missional-Incarnational communities must have a deep sense of life together—that is, community. These communities practice disciplines of togetherness as they live out a shared story in God’s life. God’s calling and sending draws them together and forms deep bonds.
Mission
Missional-Incarnational communities must have a deep sense of participation within God’s mission. The term “missional” indicates being sent; the term “incarnational” indicates how we are sent out into the world to live among people for the purpose of engagement. Therefore, there must be disciplines of engagement with the world.
Format
The format for REALife Groups will consist of sermon-based study and real life application to engage in the mission. Groups will meet each week in the home and take one week to serve in the community.
New groups will be created as needed for geographical purposes to greater serve our community. If you are interested in starting and leading a church email us at info@hcbcds.com.
