Small Groups

Asbury Seminary develops well-trained, sanctified, Spirit-filled, evangelistic persons to serve and lead throughout Christ’s worldwide church. Significant experience in small groups is integral to this mission, as John Wesley affirmed. For Wesley, persons sharing in a small group concerning the state of their soul and their Christian walk, "Christian Conferencing," was one of five “instituted means of grace.”

No one is required to join a small group; but every adult in the Seminary community, especially each student and spouse, is invited to experience small-group fellowship within a holistic program of development while at Asbury. Diverse smallgroup opportunities are offered. Intensive accountability and discipleship groups, reunion groups associated with the Cursillo/Emmaus movement, and diverse groups specifically for spouses, for prayer, for Bible study, and more, complete the selection of group options.

Formal training and skilled faculty supervision guide persons who choose to experience leading or co-leading a small group. Some participants and leaders progress to positions of responsible oversight, helping to direct and conduct the Seminary ’s small groups program.

Support and challenge stimulating holistic development, and opportunity to develop skills to employ small groups in life and work after completing Seminary — these are benefits of small group participation. Information about small groups at Asbury is offered to each student and spouse as they enter the Seminary community, and is always available from the Dean of the Chapel and/or the Director of Student Services.

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