The Treasure and The Pearl

Summer is winding down and Community Groups will begin meeting again September 15th.

If your group is meeting this week, you’ll find a discussion guide below for discussing this week’s sermon.

Here are a few things to think through to prepare for the fall.

Have you RSVP’d for the Re:Group Group Leader Kickoff?

Have a great week!

Does Your Heart Break?

Included below are Week 1 details to cover with your group, like the group agreement, volunteer schedules, growth goal ideas, and an overview of how groups work to help new people get acquainted with group. The notes also include the sermon discussion questions for this week.

This is a great time to remind your group of why we do groups (Apply the Bible, Build Relationships, Care for Each Other) and that we are not just meeting for ourselves, but we want to invite others into our Community Groups.

You may also want to just spend this week catching up and discussing your groups plans for this trimester, especially if your group plans will look different than a typical trimester.

Wonderful Counselor

Name Above All Names

The Path To Love

This is the first week of our Spring Trimester. The trimester will be 6 weeks long and end right before Memorial Day.

It is a great week to eat a meal together after a 2-week break.

This week’s discussion may be a great week to gauge where the people in our group stand in their faith, whether they are kicking the tires of Christianity, are ready to believe, or need to grow in their commitment to and trust in Christ.

If you have people in your group who are exploring faith, this week may be an opportunity to encourage them to take a step toward belief, or even pray to receive Christ as their Leader and forgiver in group prayer time or in a 1-on-1 connection outside of group.

You may also want to take some time to set Growth Goals for the next 6 weeks. As the weather warms, people are more likely to be absent or drift. Setting goals together may help encourage pursuit of Christ instead of drifting from Christ and community.

Thanks for leading!

Yesterday, Today, Forever

Community Groups are currently on Winter Break. Groups will begin meeting again January 15th.

The goal of Community Groups is not to hold meetings, but to live together in Biblical Community.

So even though your group might break from your weekly rhythms, we encourage you to gather for a holiday social or serving project and stay connected.

What Is The Bible About?

This is the first week of the winter Community Group break. Groups will begin meeting again January 15th.

The goal of Community Groups is not to hold meetings, but to live together in Biblical Community.

So even though your group might break from your weekly rhythms, we encourage you to gather for a holiday social or serving project and stay connected.