Why Join a Men’s Small Group?

The top 5 benefits of joining a Men’s Small Group at a local church 

  • Regular participation in a men's group provides numerous valuable benefits for your spiritual and emotional health. Here are just a few benefits to consider if you are struggling with the courage to join a Men’s Small Group at your church:
    • Participating in fellowship provides a platform for men to discuss personal issues, share wisdom, and deepen their faith, ultimately helping them stay on course with their spiritual walk and encouraging them to live godly lives, as stated in Proverbs 27:17, “Iron Sharpens Iron.”
    • Maintaining strong relationships through fellowship can help individuals weather the storms of life together, including challenges such as job loss, marriage issues, and other life struggles, in line with the principle of bearing each other's burdens as seen in Galatians 6:2-5.
      • “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. 4 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, 5 for each one should carry their own load. 6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor”
    • Men often struggle with being vulnerable, and a Small Group setting can provide a safe space for them to share their emotions without fear of shame or losing face.
    • Learning to communicate and be vulnerable with other men in a Small Group setting can also have a positive impact on men's ability to be more open and vulnerable with their spouses, thus benefiting their marriages.
    • One of the important benefits of men's fellowship is the opportunity for mentoring and being mentored, which can help develop leadership skills and encourage men to become positive role models for younger men, as well as within their families and communities.

These were just a few benefits of joining a Men’s Small Group in your community. There are many more! With society putting pressure on men and the demands of work and home life, we truly need each other. We require a safe space to express our frustrations, connect with other men, and be open, honest, vulnerable together, and most importantly, pray for one another.  Joining a small group isn't always easy; many of life's challenges can interfere with our ability to attend. But think about this: what if I choose not to participate? What will I be missing out on? What valuable lessons could I learn that might enhance my life a year from now or even five years down the line? How can my own experiences and life journey benefit others?

By Jessee McClellan
Small Group Coordinator
Church of Grace