Small Groups Q & A

What is Small Group?
A small group consists of 3 to 12-ish people who gather in a community on a regular basis to learn about and share God’s word, to support, care and pray for one another, and grow deeper in relationship with each other and Jesus Christ.

What happens in a Small Group?
Small groups cover a lot of area.  Basically, you make friends!  All groups will spend time getting to know one another on a more personal level.  Expect to spend time in a personal and Christian conversation.  Small groups are places that you can see opinions on personal issues, people you can call when you need a hand and places where you can have social fun.  In any group you will surely learn something, either Biblical, a new skill, or how great Christ centered friendships are.  All groups will pray together for each other and the needs brought to the group.

How to Groups differ?
Each group will have its own emphasis.  Some groups will spend much of their time in Bible study.  Some groups will be service oriented, spending time of service projects.  Some groups will be more fellowship centered and will only spend a little time in Biblical discussion and most of their time doing an activity.  Some groups are all men or all women and some are gender mixed.  Choose a group that fits your social learning style.

Who goes to Small Groups?
Anyone can be in a small group – Even your friends who are not part of our congregation.  Our church has groups for women, men, mixed gender groups, high school youth.  People who are interested in the same thing, or available on a common night or have another affinity can create a group.  All ages can benefit from being in a small group.

Can I change Small Groups?
Sometimes it is hard to figure out what group you want to be in.  It is alright to try a group and move to a different one if your first choice isn’t want you expected.  Most of the groups will have “sessions” based upon a Bible study or an activity period.  Changing groups at the beginning or end of a session is an easy transition time.  All groups are open for people to join at any time.

Can I be in more than one Small Group?
Yes!  Join the groups that interest you.

Where do Small Groups meet?
Small groups meet in many locations.  Some will meet at church and others in people’s homes.  Some will meet at the location of a service project or a place of activity and still others will meet in restaurants.  Groups can meet anywhere that 2 or more can gather in His name!

When do Small Groups meet?
Groups can meet on any day and any time of any given week.  Pick one that fits your schedule.