Small Groups

And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. -- Acts 2:42

Small groups are regular gatherings, usually of 8-12 individuals, who are committed to grow in their understanding and love of Jesus Christ and each other through study of God's Word, fellowship, and prayer.

We are called to “love one another,” “serve one another,” “bear one another’s burdens,” “submit to one another,” “show hospitality to one another,” “teach one another,” “encourage one another,” “confess our sins to one another,” and “build one another up.” This requires developing close Christian relationships. God knows we can't do this alone. He sent the Holy Spirit to teach us and guide us individually but also in community as God uses us to invest in each others' lives.

One of God’s first declarations to Adam was that it was not God for man to be alone, and God himself exists in a three-person relationship. The Bible presents Christians as a single body, each of with our own specific gifts and way to provide an essential role in the Church (1 Cor. 12:12-26). This extends beyond Sunday morning services. God's plan for our lives can only be truly experienced as part of the interconnected body of Christ.

Jesus spent a significant amount of his ministry specifically discipling a small group of men. He didn't just talk at his disciples, he lived life with them and prayed to His Father for their perseverance and protection. After Jesus's resurrection, the apostles followed in footsteps as they built the church, operating simultaneously in larger public assemblies and small group gatherings in private homes. This process has continued for two thousand years.

• Meaningful Christian Friendships
• Two-way Discipleship
• Deepen your Understanding of God
• Live Out your Faith in Community