How long is the commitment to lead a small group?

Leading a small group is an eight to twelve-week commitment depending on the length of the semester. After each semester ends, it’s up to you and your group to decide whether you will continue meeting at the start of the next semester.

Why are there semesters?

It allows group leaders and participants to have built-in breaks throughout the year and allows them to step out during a particularly busy season of life.

Can my group keep meeting after the semester ends?

Yes! Groups are encouraged to keep meeting and connecting in between semesters. Sermon discussion guides are not available during breaks, but the content is always available on our S.O.A.P. page and on Right Now Media. Breaks are also a great time to organize a special group outing or a group serving event where you all volunteer together. Sometimes it’s healthy to take a break from the traditional small group setting. Just because you take a break from regular meetings, doesn’t mean that you have to cut off contact with your group members. Be sure to keep up with them and be available for them when you can.

What if my group wants to keep meeting, but I want to step out of leading the group?

Whether you continue leading your group or not, you should always have someone in your group that you are raising up to be a future leader. You can either hand your leadership role to the person you have raised up, or if no one steps up to lead the group, your group members can sign up for different groups at the beginning of the next semester.

What types of groups are there?

There’s a group for everyone! Some of the categories for groups are Everyone Welcome, Married, Women’s, Men’s, Young Adult, and 55+.

What if no one signs up for my group?

The online Connect Group signups should be used as a secondary tool for adding people to your group. Inviting people you know and people that you meet is the number one way to add people to your group. Don’t wait for them to come to you, go to them!

Can dating couples attend a Marriage group?

Marriage groups are specifically for married couples only. There are premarital small groups for engaged couples. We ask that dating couples attend separate women’s and men’s groups.

When and where do groups meet?

Groups can meet on any day of the week. Groups can meet in your home, a co-leaders home, online, at one of our campus locations, or at a location such as a coffee shop or café.

Do I have to provide snacks at every meeting?

Having snacks and drinks available during a connect group meeting can change the whole mood of the group and help put people at ease. If you don’t want to provide snacks and drinks for every meeting, delegate some of the responsibility to other people in the group and let people take turns.