Community Groups

One of the primary ways we build relationships and cultivate fellowship with each other here is through a network of small groups—what we call “Community Groups.” While we are joined to all believers in the local church, Community Groups allow us to relate more deeply with a small number of people. An integral part of our church’s ministry since its founding, Community Groups provide an important context for accomplishing a number of biblical priorities.  If you would like to know more about the different community groups and when they meet, feel free to reach out using our Contact Page.

Application of God’s word to our lives. Merely hearing God’s word is insufficient; we must apply it to our lives for there to be fruit. Community Groups enable us to do this together. We seek to apply the Bible’s teaching, review Sunday messages, discuss Christian books, and use a variety of other resources with the intention of growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Pursuit of biblical fellowship. Genuine fellowship isn’t practical in a large crowd. Community Groups provide a place where we can build intimate relationships, care for one another, and help each other grow in our relationship with God.

Ministry to one another. God has made us dependent on each other, and Community Groups provide a context where we can minister to each other with the gifts that God has given us. Meetings often include times of prayer for one another and opportunities for individuals to exercise spiritual gifts for the edification of others.

Those who are new to the church can begin to visit Community Groups right away. Regular attenders of Grace Community are encouraged to attend Membership Class and begin connecting with the pastors, beliefs and values of the church. Membership Class is a great place to ask questions and get to know others who are exploring whether to make Grace Community Church their church home. Membership at Grace Community Church involves active participation in a Community Group.

Each member is important to the group and should seek to contribute to the group’s health and success. We each have the responsibility in our group to:

• Faithfully attend meetings and functions. We’re much more likely to benefit if we are actually present!
• Willingly participate. Come ready to contribute, to serve, to share, and to open yourself to others. When the group has an assignment, diligently complete it. Both you and others will benefit from your participation.
• Build relationships with other members outside the meeting. Don’t confine your investment to the Community Group meeting—let this be the springboard to rich, enduring relationships.