FAQ for V-Groups
What are "V-Groups"?
What is the purpose of V-Groups?
What kinds of V-Groups are there?
Do we have gender based or age group specific V-Groups?
How often and how long does a V-Group meet?
Do we have Advocacy V-Groups?
Do we have V-Groups that are aligned with local, national or international organizations?
What are the qualifications for a V-Group Leader?
What does the church expect from V-Group Leaders?
How would I go about getting a V-Group recognized in the Sugar Land/Stafford Vineyard?
Are there other kinds of groups in the church other than V-Groups?
What are "V-Groups"?
All officially recognized small groups in the Sugar Land/Stafford Vineyard are called "V-Groups" which stands for "Vineyard Groups".
What is the purpose of V-Groups?
Each individual V-Group has its unique purpose, but all V-Groups are designed for relationship, care for one another, and to welcome new people into the life of our community.
What kinds of V-Groups are there?
No V-Group needs to fit into any particular classification. Each V-Group has its own particular DNA and purpose that give it a unique identity. Thus, though they deny classification, some of the possible types of V-Groups based on what they see as their primary purpose are:
- Community Groups
Community Groups are V-Groups of eight to twenty people who share their lives through the week and gather in homes once a week for worship, sharing, study, prayer, and fun. The primary purpose of Community Groups is to provide an opportunity for depth relationships around worship, the Word of God, and prayer.
- Care Groups
Care Groups are V-Groups developed by our Community Care Ministry whose primary purpose is to provide support and healing for those who are experiencing the various struggles of life. Examples of these groups include: Life Care Groups, Divorce Care Groups, 12-Step Care Groups, Grief Groups, etc.
- Evangelism Groups
Evangelism Groups are V-Groups whose primary purpose is to bring un-churched and lost people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to the church.
- Discipleship Groups
Discipleship Groups are V-Groups whose primary reason for existence is to develop relationships with new converts and to nurture them into an established relationship with Christ and the church.
- Bible Study Groups
Bible Study Groups are V-Groups much like Community Groups except for the fact that they center their community life around worship and ongoing, systematic study of the Bible?
- Mission Groups
Mission Groups are V-Groups whose primary purpose in coming together is to accomplish a particular type of mission such as missions of mercy, church planting, cross cultural missions etc.
- Common Interest Groups
Common Interest Groups are V-Groups that are developed as a result of common interest in sports, hobbies, advocacies, issues, games, fun, etc. These are designed to embrace the wholeness of the life we share in Jesus Christ.
Do we have gender based or age group specific V-Groups?
Yes, some of our groups are designed specifically for women and some specifically for men. We have groups for senior citizens, young adults, youth, and children. Check the bulletin board to find who to contact if you are interested in joining any of these groups.
How often and how long does a V-Group meet?
Each V-Group is different. Most Community and Bible Study groups meet once a week for eleven months. Some of the other groups meet for much shorter periods of time and some only once a month.
Do we have Advocacy V-Groups?
Yes, we encourage advocacy groups that address issues of injustice and other issues of concern to the follower of Jesus Christ. Advocacy V-Groups cannot be aligned with political parties or take a partisan position.
Do we have V-Groups that are aligned with local, national, or international organizations?
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What are the qualifications of a V-Group Leader?
Each V-Group has unique qualifications which are required of those who lead those groups. The general qualifications for all V-Group leaders are:
- You know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior.
- You have a staff sponsor for your V-Group.
- You have a good reputation in the church and community.
- You are committed to personal growth in your relationship with Jesus Christ.
- You consider Vineyard Sugar Land/Stafford (SLSV) to be your home church.
- You regularly attend Sunday worship services at SLSV.
- You understand the purpose of V-Groups at SLSV.
- You agree to lead the V-Group in accordance with the written expectations of V-Groups leaders ad defined by SLSV.
- You are either a member of SLSV, moving toward membership, or have explained to the V-Group Sponsor why you cannot become a member.
- You have enough knowledge of the subject to lead the group.
- You are committed to taking the introductory leadership classes when it is offered.
- You are committed to attending the monthly V-Group Leadership Meeting (VGLM).
- You have completed the Information Form required by all leaders in the Sugar Land/Stafford Vineyard.
What does the church expect form V-Group Leaders?
The minimal expectations for V-Group leaders are:
- Grow in relationship to Christ and His church.
- Attend all meeting called by the senior pastor or the V-Group Pastoral Leader
- Care for the basic needs of those in the group
- Inform the V-Group Pastoral Care Leader of any difficulties a member of his/her group is having such as marriage, crises, etc.
- Take annual course on leadership
- Provide data concerning V-Group attendance to the church as requested
- Build authentic community
- Discontinue group when requested to do so by the V-Group Pastoral Leader
How would I go about getting a V-Group recognized in the Sugar Land/Stafford Vineyard?
Contact Gary Borne at the church office.
Are there other kinds of groups in the church other than V-Groups?
Yes, there are. V-Groups are intended to be small. The focus on V-Groups is on relationships. We could have many larger groups called V-Learning Groups. The primary purpose of V-Learning Groups is for education and training. These groups are usually led and taught by official teachers in the church or by church staff.
