Sentences with phrase «koinonia groups»

In my first parish in Cleveland I explored koinonia groups and went frequently to Shadybrook House, a retreat center outside the city.

Many of the depth Bible study, prayer fellowship, and koinonia groups which now function in many churches can serve alcoholics (and others) as means of stimulating growth which they desire in the vertical dimension of their lives.

Robert Raines describes the operation of koinonia groups in his church.

Many churches are forming koinonia groups.

New groups are led by carefully trained laymen with previous koinonia group experience.

Worshipping together, sharing in a koinonia group, or enjoying the fellowship of a young couples club — these and other activities can provide food for a growing husband - wife church relationship.

Not exact matches

For example, a small group in which persons experience something of the koinonia quality of relationships will awaken Christian discipleship more effectively than many lecture sessions on the topic.

When the seminarian becomes a pastor, she leads an organization that has goals such as embodiment, engagement, involvement, participation and full - hearted commitment, embrace of the enemy, hospitality to the stranger, group cohesion, koinonia.