Life Groups FAQ
What is the purpose of Life Groups?
What is a small group?
Why small groups?
Why are they called "Life Groups?"
How do I become part of a Life Group?
How are the groups arranged?
What are you studying?
When do the groups meet?
Can I test it out?
Do I have to join now?
Who is in charge?
Can I invite my friends?
What if our group gets too big?
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- To Grow Spiritually in Christ (Ephesians 4:11-16)
- To Grow in Community as the Body of Christ (I Corinthians
12:14-27)
- To Grow Evangelistically at the Command of Christ (Matthew
28:18-20)
A small group is a gathering a about 8-12 people who meet together weekly for Bible
study, fellowship and prayer. At Calvary Fellowship Church we have adopted
the name "Life Groups" for our small groups.
Today's culture is craving community. We want you to feel connected and part
of our church community. With small groups we are able to connect you with
others to start meaningful relationships.
Our small groups are called "Life Groups" because we are all going through life
together. You will experience triumphs, tragedies and confustion along the
way. However, if you are involved in a Life Group you will never have to endure
life on your own.
You can join a Life Group several easy ways:
- You may call our church office at 636-225-4684 and we will be happy to connect you
with the appropriate Life Group.
- You may also fill out a paper form and drop it in the offering plate, give it to
an usher, or drop it in the registration box in the church foyer. Forms are
available in the church lobby.
Most groups are based on geographic location. Other groups may form based
on age groups or other common interests, such as our Young Adult Life Group (Ages
18-29). You may attend the group of your choice. We current have groups
in Fenton, Arnold/Imperial, Eureka and Ballwin.
You will enjoy a series called "Doing Life Together," formed out of Saddleback Church.
It is a 6-part seriers that covers 36 weeks. The Young Adult study ("Threads")
is produces by LifeWay and focuses on helping you "Piece Life Together, One Experience
at a Time..." It's purpose is to help you find Truth, community and a chance
to make a difference in the world.
Your Life Group will meet weekly. Each group will determine the best weeknight
and place for you to meet. Groups can meet in homes, coffee shops, churches
or wherever the group desires.
Definately! Just fill out the registration form (see above) and we will help
you connect with the Life Group of your choice.
If you wish to join a Life Group at a later date we would love to have you whenever
you decide to join. Just fill out a registration form and well help you connect
with your new group.
Each group will have a Leader or Leaders. The purpose of the leader is not
to lecture or preach to you, but rather to act as a facilitator for discussion and
interation. Your group will also have an Apprentice who will be preparing
to lead a new group once your group becomes too large.
We would love to have your friends join us! One of the main goals for Life
Groups is to grow evangelistically at the command of Christ. We encourage
you to invite your friends and neighbors to a Life Group meeting. Your friends
may feel more comfortable joining you in a group setting such as this than in the
church. Life Groups are a great way for them to develop a sense of "belonging"
before they take the next step of "becoming".
This is a great problem to have! When groups get too large in number it can
become hard for you to become close or feel comfortable sharing. For this
reason, there is an Apprentice in each group who will be ready to form a second
group with some of the members from the orginal group.
God longs for you to have rich, genuine connections with him and a handful of other
people.
Life Groups will help you connect more deeply with
Jesus Christ and build genuine relationships with Christian friends. Christ's
love makes it possible for you to be known and to know others, to be loved and to
love, to resolve conflict effectively, and to move outward together in faith.
Life Group is a small group Bible study which meets in homes, cafes,
and anywhere they wishes to meet. We currently have groups in differnet geographic
areas to allow everyone the opportunity to attend a small group close to home.
If you would like more information on Life Groups, you can
email us, or call us at 636-225-4684 and we would be happy to provide more
information or connect you with one of our Life Group leaders.