Redemption Groups

At The Paradox our City Groups are the highway for the mission of God we have been invited on; Redemption Groups are the rest stop. A Redemption Group is an intense small group that digs deep into difficult and seldom-discussed areas of life, such as abuse, addiction, and trials of all sorts. We have had participants that our in the midst of all sorts of struggles and sin from addictions, eating disorders, abuse, marital struggle, pride, and self-righteousness.

Redemption Groups are held about twice a year and last 10 weeks.  Here are some excerpts from an anonymous participant who blogged about their experience in a recent Redemption Group session:

Week 1

The drive home consisted of a very open and honest conversation with the Lord, as has much of the time since.  But I have also found myself angry.  Why am I this way?  Why is sin in every part of me?  And graciously, He keeps pointing me back to the gospel.

Week 5

I left feeling hopeful again.  When you talk about the gospel, and apply it to actual stories that are going on in others and in your own, you can’t but help to feel hopeful.  God is doing some amazing work in all of us, and I just feel blessed to see it going on all around me.

Week 7

It was miraculous.  I felt a sense of wonder, and even joy, that the Lord had worked in our midst in such a way.  There was also brokenness that was revealed.  That weighed heavy on each of us.  I have never felt such a mix of emotions on someone else’s behalf.

You can sign up for the next round of Redemption Groups here or email redemption [at] theparadoxchurch.com