What Are Groups?

Groups have one, simple purpose: to bring people together. We believe God created us to live in relationship with others and only then can we live the full life He intends for us. Sharing life through community is part of our design, but meaningful relationships aren’t always easy to find. That’s why Groups exist—to make these life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.

The Directory is Now Closed!

Directory will open for fall semester on August 28th!

Leading a Group

Leading a Group isn’t about being perfect; it’s about serving others by giving them a place to connect. Hosting a Group is simple—choose a topic that interests you and select a time and location to meet with others to share it. We give you essential tools to make your small group successful through Leadership Training and a directory where you can register your Group so others can find it easily. We believe people’s lives are changed one semester at a time by moving one step toward Christ, and as a Group leader you get to play an important role in that process.

ATTEND A TRAINING

Select a training at your campus either the 3 weekends prior to each launch or every 4th weekend of the month.

CHOOSE A TYPE OF GROUP

As a Group Leader, we want to empower you to use your gifts and interests to determine where your Group meets and what your Group meets about. Whether you are gathering to play soccer, enjoy coffee, or study the Bible, our Groups are as varied as you are.

START YOUR GROUP

Registration is now open! Fall semester begins September 11th. Register your Group now.

REGISTER YOUR GROUP

Fall semester begins September 11th!

Leadership Training Weekends

Every 4th weekend of the month, in-person at each campus.

Findlay

Sunday 9:00am

Oregon

Sunday 9:00am

Perrysburg

Sunday 9:00am

South Toledo

Sunday 9:30am

West Toledo

Sunday 9:30pm

Whitehouse

Sunday 9:00am

Joining a Group is Easy

VISIT THE DIRECTORY

The fall semester runs from September 11 – December 12. Groups Directory opens August 28th.

SELECT A GROUP

Select a Group using the search categories and register to join the Group.

CONNECT WITH A GROUP LEADER

The Group Leader will contact you with next steps on how you can check it out in person.

Directory opens August 28th!

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT DOES A GROUP DO?

You’ve probably seen Groups meeting and not even realized it. A Group looks like friends at lunch, teams playing basketball, or people studying a book or topic of interest. At its core, a small group is a small gathering of people, and it is less about what you do and more about who you do it with. By participating in Groups, you can expect to connect with others through a common activity, engage in life-giving conversation and request prayer.

HOW OFTEN DOES A GROUP MEET?

Our Groups meet for three semesters a year—winter/spring, summer and fall. During the semester, most groups meet once a week. Small Groups are meant to bring meaning and community into the flow of your life, so even if you can’t attend every meeting, there is still great value in joining a group. Most Groups meet for a semester. This way, new people can join groups easily and regularly. Also, the semester format allows you to try multiple groups each year. As relationships form, some groups choose to stay together for consecutive semesters, but new members are always welcome.

WHERE DO GROUPS MEET?

WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THE FIRST GROUP I TRY?

The truth is, not everyone will find the best fit with the first group they try. This is why we encourage you to select a few groups that interest you, contact the leaders and try out a couple different groups before choosing the best one for you. The simple strategy to finding success in Groups is to not give up. We believe there is a group that is right for everyone—including you!

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