Increasing Participation In Small Groups In A City Environment At Jakarta International Baptist Church

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to increase the spiritual maturity of the JIBC survey population through participation in adult small group discipleship. In chapter one, I introduced the context of city churches and some of the unique difficulties that they face regarding their members measurable spiritual maturity. In chapter two, I outlined the theological basis which is found in Ephesians 4:10-16 as well as in the “one another” teachings of the New Testament. Chapter three explained how church-led small group discipleship is effective and the importance of understanding the cultural context of city-dwellers. In chapter four, I explained the teaching details of the project with thumbnails of the sermon and curriculum series. Chapter five demonstrated through the surveys that the premise of the project was statistically valid. I evaluated the strengths and the weaknesses and what could be done to improve the project concluding with personal and theological reflections.