LIFEgroups come in many different styles.

Most are sermon-based, in which the discussions parallel the weekly sermon -- but at another level, challenging us to discover fresh ways to apply God’s principles in our lives.  Some groups are based on our daily Life Journal readings and sharing what the Lord has spoken to each of us through His Word and His Holy Spirit or also involve a curriculum.

Whichever LIFEgroup you choose, the formula is the same:

You + God’s Word + Trusted Friends + Prayer = Growth in Faith & Love

Oftentimes spiritual growth happens on a “Need to know – Need to grow” basis.
So it is important that we have built significant friendships BEFORE those inevitable rough seasons come into our lives. Because each person in your LIFEgroup has committed to ‘being there for one another,’ a trust develops. The LIFEgroup becomes a safe place – one in which people can share at a deeper level, knowing that we all go through similar trials and that there is power in praying one another through them.

LIFEgroups are designed to “Velcro people to one another,” and that happens best when the group size is limited to eight individuals and/or eight couples (a maximum of sixteen in a group). A typical weekly meeting includes 'catching up' over refreshments, sharing insights as you dig into God’s Word, and praying for each others' needs.

As much as we like to welcome new people into our groups, we have found that it is best to do that at the beginning of each new LIFEgroup season (fall, winter, spring), as openings develop, rather than interrupt the intimacy of sharing once a group has bonded.
But, do not fear, there are always new groups forming, and sometimes established groups have openings when people move away, or someone needs to take a quarter off due to a particularly busy season of life. And, keep in mind, that there are classes upstairs on Sunday morning that are formatted to welcome visitors and new friends.

Another great feature of LIFEgroups is that they have an easy ON-RAMP and an easy OFF-RAMP. All you need to do to get started is just sign up to participate in a LIFEgroup. You may either choose a group or ask us to make a choice of a group we think you'd like. When that 10-12 week LIFEgroup season is over, you will have the option to either stay in that group, or try out another group that might be a better fit for you, or take a season off.

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