Doing Life Together

For the past couple of weeks I have been hearing a lot about "Doing Life Together". As a matter of fact, I have been really pouring a lot of time into studying small groups. I have sought advice on how people choose leaders and how they plug those leaders into their small groups. I am convinced that a Leadership Application is necessary, References are expected, and Leaders are to be held to a higher standard.

When God places people into the local body He places them there to be used, not to be spectators, but active participants. He expects people to get involved. He expects people to use their gifts or abilities for His glory. He expects each member to be a minister. After all, isn't that what Christianity is all about? Aren't we supposed to be serving the Lord and our fellow man. Often times I fall into the category of the disciples..."I want to be served", instead of serving others. Jesus told His disciples that the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve. Oh, how we need to learn from the greatest leader who ever walked the earth, JESUS CHRIST.