A Life Transformation Group is a simple way of experiencing a vital spiritual walk with God. LTGs are intentionally kept small, with a group of two or three people who together read large portions of the Bible every week, pray specifically and regularly for others, and hold one another accountable. It is a tool to empower any follower of Christ to accomplish the work of reproducing disciples who can in turn reproduce others. In other words, any person with a desperate need for Jesus Christ and a commitment to the group can do this. The LTGs are missionally-focused (praying for pre-Christians) and easily reproducible (new groups are started continually). They are simple, yet powerful. It incorporates the values of community, internal life transformation and reproduction of disciples.
A simple overview of an LTG:
LTGs meet once a week for approximately one hour.
LTGs are groups of two or three (the addition of a fourth person is the beginning of the second group and multiplication is imminent.)
The groups are not co-ed, but gender specific.
There is no leader needed in the group.
Only three tasks are to be accomplished in an LTG:
Sin is confessed in mutual accountability.
Scripture is read repetitively in context and in community.
Souls are prayed for strategically, specifically, and continuously.
Where Two or Three Are Gathered...
Reasons why a smaller unit of two or three is better than a larger group when it comes to making and multiplying disciples:
1) COMMUNITY
(Eccl. 4:9-12): Life change does not occur in a vacuum; it happens in relationship with others. From the beginning God has said that it is not good to be alone. We need each other for strength and support (Prov. 27:17).
2) ACCOUNTABILITY
(1 Tim. 5:19): Few things would get done in life with out some degree of accountability. The New Testament lists at least twenty eight “one another” commands. There’s no doubt we need one another to live the life Christ intends for us.
3) CONFIDENTIALITY
(Matt. 18:15-17): It is easier to maintain confidentiality in a group of only two or three rather than a larger group of ten or twelve. The Lord specifically designated that two or three is best for the confession of sin.
4) FLEXIBILITY
(Matt. 18:20): It is much easier to coordinate the calendars of only two or three rather than a typical small group of fifteen. An LTG can meet anywhere.
5) REPRODUCIBILITY
(2 Tim 2:2): It is easier to reproduce a smaller, simpler group than a larger and more complex entity. Perhaps that is why the Lord commanded us to make more disciples rather than cell groups or churches (Matt. 28:18-20). Transformed disciples in community is the base unit for the kingdom of God.
