The "Home
Team" Advantage
When two teams face-off for a game, it is not at
all uncommon to hear the commentators remark about the
“Home Team Advantage”. Well, at
Crossroads, we believe there is an advantage to being a part
of a Home Team. Our Home Teams are actually small groups
that meet each week in homes throughout our community, and
in several of the communities surrounding our church. Take moment to read how you could benefit from joining a
Home Team then make the decision to find
the
Home Team that is right for you.
Why Join A Home Team?
1. You will understand the Bible
better in a Home Team small group.
If you've ever listened to a Bible teacher or preacher
and wanted to stop that person and say, "But what
about...?" or "I don't understand!" then a
small group is for you! Preaching and teaching is one-way
communication. You listen while the speaker speaks. One-way
communication is fine for imparting knowledge, but is not as
effective as a small group for personal application. In a
small group setting, you can ask questions, participate in a
discussion of the text, and hear others share insights and
illustrations of the truth you are trying to grasp. The
Bible must be applied to your own personal situations, and
that happens best in small groups.
2. You will begin to feel like
you’re part of the Team. Most people who have
been a part of a group say the greatest benefit is the close
relationships and friendships that develop. They will
frequently telephone each other during the week to share an
urgent prayer request or an exciting event. You'll discover
that your needs and problems are not unique, but that we're
all in the same boat. It helps to know that others are
facing, or have faced the same difficulties that we do. We
really do need each other. God never meant for you to go it
alone in the Christian life. If you're lonely, the answer to
your problem is to join a Home Team small group.
3. You will be able to handle
stress and pressure better.
Home Teams provide excellent support in times of
crisis, change, and stress. You'll have a sense of stability
and security knowing there are people who really care for
you and are committed to standing with you. When someone
loses a job, or a family member has an extended illness, or
a mother needs a babysitter - these are practical needs that
will be naturally taken care of through your Home Team small
group. Many people in our church could testify that they
would not have made it through a difficult time if it hadn't
been for the support of their group. In addition, we have a
special support group (Celebrate Recovery) that deals
with problems like alcoholism, financial difficulty, abuse,
and other needs.
4. You will have a “safe place”
to bring your friends. It may be that some of
your friends who don't know the Lord wouldn't be caught dead
in a church. They have some preconceived ideas about church
that keep them away. But those same people may be open to an
invitation to a casual gathering in a home. In a small
group, your unbelieving friend can ask questions and express
honest doubts without feeling "put on the spot".
When your friend sees the love and warmth and honesty of
your group, it will make him more receptive to the Good
News.
5. You will become more like a
New Testament Christian!
The Book of Acts is very clear about how God intends for
His people to grow and have their needs met in the church.
We will never be able to hire enough professional pastors to
meet all the individual needs in our church family. God
never intended for it to be that way. By being part of a
Home Team, you will have your needs met, and you will be a
part of meeting other people’s needs. It is a win-win
solution.
We are excited about the incredible potential of the network
of Home Teams we're building at Crossroads. Home Team small
groups have these five benefits that no believer can afford
to pass up. If you're not experiencing the Home Team
Advantage, why not find the Home Team that is right for you
and get plugged in this weekend?
Find the Home Team
that's right for you!
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