The challenge and mission of the small groups are to make disciples. Small groups are witnessing communities. As small groups interact with each other in public and as those involved in small groups interact with non-believers, the light that shines naturally in their lives should cause others to wonder and attract them to Christ as He himself told his disciples:

~ Matthew 5:16“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

~1 Thessalonians 2: 8-12: “We cared so deeply for you that we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but our very lives. That is how dear you were to us. Brothers, you remember our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not become a burden to any of you while we proclaimed the gospel of God to you.

"You and God are witnesses of how pure, honest, and blameless our conduct was among you who believe. You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children. We comforted and encouraged you, urging you to live in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.”