LifeChange partners

The Power of 2 or 3

Relationship (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Galatians 6:2): Life transformation does not happen in a vacuum; it happens in relationship with others. For most, it is difficult to have the kind of close-knit bond that can change lives with more than three people at any one time. The best context for life changing community is in a group of two or three.

Accountability (Proverbs 27:17, Galatians 6:1-2): Few things in life get done without some degree of accountability. In the pursuit of godliness we need accountability to one another. It’s hard to be accountable to more than two or three people at a time. We can find support with a small group who knows and understands our life.

Confidentiality (Matthew 18:15-17, James 5:16): Confession of sin is needed for cleansing, healing, and preparation for a life of service, and a safe place is essential. Two or three others of your same gender, who know and care about you and who are also sharing their own struggles, provide as safe a place as one can find.

Flexibility (Matthew 18:20, Hebrews 10:25): Two or three busy people can coordinate their schedules and meet almost anywhere and any time.

Reproducibility (2 Timothy 2:2): Simple things multiply more easily than complex things. If we learn to multiply this basic unit of the church, we have a better chance to multiply more complex groups, ministries and congregations.