Community Group FAQ
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY GROUP?
Community Groups are small groups of six to twelve individuals of mixed or the same gender that meet weekly in someone's home for socializing, Bible study, and prayer. They are for adults of all ages, stages of life, and spiritual maturity.
WHAT KINDS OF COMMUNITY GROUPS ARE THERE?
For a description of the types of groups we have check out our Types of Groups page.
ARE THERE GROUPS THAT HAVE MARRIED COUPLES AND SINGLES TOGETHER?
Yes, we do have groups that have married and singles together. We also have gender specific groups.
IS CHILDCARE PROVIDED FOR EACH GROUP MEETING?
At this point childcare is not provided.
WHEN AND WHERE DO GROUPS MEET?
Our groups generally meet Monday through Thursday evenings. Most groups meet in the evenings. Most groups meet in a consistent location (the home of a group leader).
HOW OFTEN DO COMMUNITY GROUPS MEET?
Most groups meet weekly. Some groups meet for three weeks out of the month and either take off the fourth week or do a social activity together. Due to vacation schedules, some groups do not meet during the summer.
HOW LONG DOES A COMMUNITY GROUP LAST?
The total duration of a typical Community Group is between one and a half to two years, however the commitment for a Social Connection group is the length of school semester (September through December and January through May).
HOW LONG DOES EACH GROUP MEETING LAST?
Each Community Group picks the length of time they will meet. However, most groups meet for an hour and a half to two hours.
WHAT GOES ON AT A GROUP MEETING?
Though each group differs in how they do things, many groups have a social time in the beginning, then they transition to a time where they discuss the book they are studying and pray for each other. At the very beginning of the group, the whole group decides how much time they will spend on social, discussion, and prayer time (as well as the order in which they take place).
WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN A GROUP "ENDS" OR "MULTIPLIES"?
During the term of the group, the group leader will train an apprentice to be the leader of the next group. At the end of the group, the leader will take half the current group, and the apprentice (after becoming an approved leader) will take the other half of the group. Then they will both add more members to their respective new groups, therefore allowing others to join groups with seasoned leaders.
WHAT DO GROUPS STUDY?
Each group picks their own curriculum to study.
HOW DO I JOIN A COMMUNITY GROUP?
Click here to join a Community Group.
