Small groups embody the spirit of the early churches as we read about in Acts—they exist for the purpose of sharing the joys and burdens of each member of the body. God calls us to love, not in an abstract or superficial way, but in a deep, face-to-face, life-on-life, transformative way. The Church, like any family, is God’s plan for people to engage with one another, knowing that He never intended for us to live the Christian life alone.