LITT Groups

WHY ARE THEY CALLED “LITT GROUPS?”

LITT Groups are a structure for intimate, accountable relationships that lead to deep spiritual growth formed from the members of each of the Life Groups. Each Life Group will form at least two LITT groups, one for each gender of 3-4 people. If a Life Group is large enough, additional LITT groups may be formed.

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7

WHY ARE THEY CALLED “LITT GROUPS?”

The term “LITT” is an acronym that describes our core values as a church. It stands for:
Living by the Word in loving community
Initiating servant relationships
Talking persuasively about Jesus wherever we go
Teaching new and renewed believers to do the same

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Growth, Accountability, Grace

PARAMETERS

Three or four people
Same gender
Same Life Group, if possible
Different generations, if possible
All believers
Meet weekly (no less than bi-weekly)
Follow semester schedule, flexible during holidays

FRAMEWORK

Look back (10-20 minutes): Catch up on the week; high and low
Look up (20-40 minutes): Talk about Scripture, fighting sin, witnessing, resource, book you’re reading together, etc.
Look forward (10-20 minutes): Talk about challenges/opportunities of the upcoming week, pray for each other

POTENTIAL TOPICS

Prayer (pray for each other)
Scripture memory (test each other)
Scripture reading (talk about what you have read recently; Bible plan?)
Witnessing (talk about and pray for opportunities; Oikos map)
Fighting sin (ask questions; confess sin)
Gathering (are you there on Sundays and at Life Group? If not, why not?)
Discuss book being read together (from list below)
Resource (see below)

ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS

Not just accountability, but a meeting for deep spiritual growth
Not required like Life Groups are, but highly encouraged
No assigned leader for each group, each member speaks into others’ lives