BCS meetings are about making connections that will lead to authentic and transparent friendships, but that is just where the conversation begins. Building and deepening those friendships requires the kind of intimacy that is difficult to achieve in a group of more than 10-12 men. NCS Energy Groups are smaller groups of men (not groups of smaller men) recreating the feeling of those first meetings in Jim’s family room. Every BCS man should get involved in the community of an Energy Group.
Why are they called “Energy” groups?
The name “energy group” came from Jim. You’ll need to ask a few BCS members to find out where it came from!
What is an “NCS Energy Group”?
It is easier to define what an NCS Energy Group isn’t than to describe what it is. An NCS Energy Group is not a bible study, not a traditional church “small group” and not an accountability group. It is a safe “place of grace” where men can be transparent and authentic with each other. Although there are no hard and fast rules for an NCS Energy Group, here are some guidelines based on what we have found works best to encourage “living life together”:
- No more than 12 members: any more than that and intimacy is compromised
- No prescribed assignments or topics: it is not a Bible study
- No member is required to talk: it is not an accountability group
- Complete confidentiality: transparency and authenticity are critical
- Meet regularly: BCS Energy Groups meet year round, on the Fridays when we don't have regular BCS meeting, and every Friday during the summer.
How do I join an NCS Energy Group?
Just show up. It's as easy as that. BCS Energy Groups meet this Friday in the Padde Lounge at Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes.
The format is simple:
- Show up between 6:45 and 7 a.m.;
- Bring your own coffee;
- We will break guys into groups - there will be designated facilitators in each group;
- There will be lively interaction and discussion;
- We will be done by 8 a.m. sharp!
The Paddle Lounge: pass the Gate House, make the 1st left and follow to the circle; park in the lot to your right as you go around the circle. Enter the McBride House through the front doors and follow the hall to the Rotunda; Paddle Lounge is the room on your left overlooking the Paddle Courts.
If you wish, you may
create a new group. You can also
contact us.