Small Groups
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY HERE
God created us for community! Through Small Groups relationships are cultivated, deep friendships are built, faith grows deep, neighborhoods are changed, and most importantly, the mission of God is advanced. We aren’t made to do life alone! Find your group today! For more information, click here!
Our Small Groups meet during the following times: *beginning May 2, 2021*
First Hour – 9:00-9:45am (primarily our older groups)
Worship Service – 10:00-11:00am (nursery available)
Second Hour – 11:15-12:00pm (children, teens, young adults and family groups)
Here are our available Small Groups:
NURSERY (Infant thru Age 4)
Nursery is available during Small Groups and our Worship Service. Hours: 9:45am-12:00pm
KIDS (only during 2nd Hour)
- Age 5 thru Grade 2 Sundays 11:15-12:00pm
Leaders: Terri Moody, Stephanie Kovac, Kristin Green
Location: Room 131
Curriculum/Material: The Gospel Project for Kids
- Grades 3-5 Sundays 11:15-12:00pm
Leaders: Jennifer Kemp
Location: Room 127
Curriculum/Material: The Gospel Project for Kids
- Grades 6-8 Sundays 11:15-12:00pm
Leaders: Carl Ray
Location: Room 124
Curriculum/Material: The Gospel Project for Teens
- Grades 9-12 Sundays 11:15-12:00pm
Leaders: Carl Ray
Location: Room 124
Curriculum/Material: The Gospel Project for Teens
ADULTS
- Helping Hands (ages 70+) Sundays 9:00-9:45am
Leaders: Clyde Pearce
Location: Room 106
Curriculum/Material: Bible Studies for Life (KJV)
- Christian Friends (ages 65+) Sundays 9:00-9:45am
Leaders: Jack Denton
Location: Room 124
Curriculum/Material: Bible Studies for Life (KJV)
- Cross Bearers (ages 50+) Sundays 9:00-9:45am
Leaders: Jimmie Kemp and Bub Hayes
Location: Family Life Center
Curriculum/Material: The Gospel Project
- Truth Seekers (open to all ages) Sundays 9:00-9:45am
Location: Room 114
Leaders: Debbie Barbour
Curriculum/Material: Exegesis Study: Books of the Bible
- Disciples (ages 35+) Sundays 11:15-12:00pm
Leaders: Chris and April Labadie
Location: Family Life Center
Curriculum/Material: LifeLab: Groups will discuss the Scripture and content from the sermon and talk about how they connect to daily discipleship and life.
- Rooted (ages 20+) Sundays 11:15-12:00pm
Leaders: Pastor Christian and Laura Bonham
Location: Room 122
Curriculum/Material: LifeLab: Groups will discuss the Scripture and content from the sermon and talk about how they connect to daily discipleship and life.
WHY JOIN A SMALL GROUP?
Small Groups are where the bigger church gets smaller. It allows us to meet new people, forge new relationships and grow spiritually with others in similar and different life stages.
WHAT DO YOU DO IN SMALL GROUPS?
While each group is different in terms of content offered, every group offers individuals a relaxed and safe place to: - Read Scripture and grow deeper together
- Ask questions and explore how Scripture applies to daily life
- Work together to serve others outside the group
- An extended-extended family inside the church (a city in the city, so-to-speak)
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT STUDIES (CONTENT) FOR THE DIFFERENT GROUPS?
Gospel Project (Adults, Kids, Teens)
The Gospel Project is all about the Gospel because the Gospel is all about Jesus. As Christians, it’s all too easy to forget that. The Gospel Project is a Christ-centered, chronological Bible study that helps you see the Gospel isn’t a New Testament thing – it’s a God thing. The GP shows the thread of the Gospel in every aspect of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, and also how it connects our story to His story.
LifeLab
LifeLab Groups are where content meets context. Groups will discuss the Scripture and content from that day’s sermon and talk about how they connect to daily discipleship and life. This study is meant to go deeper into the text and deeper into real life application. Its focus is transformation from information.
Exegesis Study: Books of the Bible
Exegesis means to “pull from” or “take out from”. Exegetical study, then, seeks to study the Bible in a way that doesn’t put meaning into the Word but asks questions that seek to pull from the text what the text is really trying to say. Then, to work together as a group to see how that text calls us to respond in every aspect of our lives.
Bible Studies for Life (KJV)
Discipleship is the lifestyle of walking with God. While discipleship takes a lifetime, the day-to-day work is no mystery. Bible Studies for Life is a research-backed, biblical model of discipleship where every session is designed to provide a balanced, relatable, and age-appropriate group Bible study experience.
WHAT’S EXPECTED OF ME IN SMALL GROUPS?
The biggest part is showing up. After that it’s being yourself. Each of us are at different points in our spiritual journeys, have different gifts, have different backgrounds and insights, and have different passions. It’s not really about what’s “expected of you” as much as it is “what’s in it for you”. You will get as much out of the groups as you put into them. You will connect with others as much as you seek to build relationships. When it comes to discussions, reading and asking questions you are free to contribute as much or as little as you like, but groups that have multiple voices, thoughts and personalities talking, discussing and asking questions will have the greater likelihood of being healthier and stronger. Not to mention, they will be the livelier groups that tend to laugh, share life and find greater enjoyment together.
HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS? WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Touch base with our Director of Discipleship, Bub Hayes, and he’d be happy to answer any questions you have. Arthayes1742@gmail.com or 623-217-7700