Why Groups?

You were never meant to follow Jesus alone. Life Groups provide an intentional space for you and other Christians to encourage one another, to pray for one another and to serve one another.

 

The heartbeat of belonging and spiritual growth at
Church at the Cross is through our vibrant
communities, Life Groups.

Life Groups are the best way to be known and cared for at Church at the Cross. These spaces are where we laugh with one another, pray for one another, care for one another, and ultimately share our lives with one another.

Our goal is to help people move into these shared rhythms of life together and find deeper relationships. These groups also serve as the beginning point of forging deep discipleship bonds called Discipleship Groups.

When we embrace these rhythms of life, we flourish.

 

Spaces of Community

Different elements of spiritual formation happen in different community spaces. We have created 3 spaces to help community have maximum impact on our lives.

  • Sunday Gatherings
    In these spaces, the whole church is brought together on a Sunday morning to be encouraged through preaching, singing, and communion

  • Life Groups

    Here we can know one another better and care for physical and spiritual needs. We can also invite our unbelieving friends and neighbors in to experience what it looks like to be redeemed by Jesus.

  • Discipleship Groups

    This space meets needs that can only be accomplished in smaller groups. In Discipleship Groups, people can talk more in-depth about a portion of scripture, share their joys and struggles, confess sin, and encourage and pray for one another more deeply.

 

How to Join a Group

You can join a Life Group by being a part of Life Group Connect. This class is a time for you to learn the vision and purpose of Life Groups and to place you in a group.

Register
Sign up on the calendar for a class
and let us know more about you.

Attend
We ask that you participate in the class to be placed in a Life Group.

Commit
We will help you find a group in your area that makes sense for your season of life.

 
 

Discipleship Groups

A Discipleship Group is the smallest and most intentional discipleship space we offer. These groups are formed through relationships made within Life Groups and they exist to accomplish elements of discipleship that can’t happen in the larger setting of Life Group. Discipleship Groups are made up of 3-5 people in gender-specific groups that meet regularly outside of Life Group to intentionally pursue spiritual formation together.

Watch this sermon on “Environments of Spiritual Formation,” to learn more.

Resources for DGs


Philippians DG Study

 
 

Life Group Leaders

Interested in Leading A Life Group?

If you are interested in leading others to experience spiritual transformation in the context of community, consider joining us for an interest meeting where we will explore what it looks like to lead a Life Group at Church at the Cross

 

Leader Resources

Are you a current leader and looking for more resources for your group?

 
 

Spiritual Formation Team

 

Matt Lear

Minister to Groups

Email Matt

Kristin Ringe

Minister to Women

Email Kristin