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LIFE Groups
LIFE Groups

What is a LIFE group?
A LIFE group is a group of 5-12 people, who have come together to fellowship in Biblical community, a place where we are loved and where we learn to love others, and where we encourage one another to follow Christ in all aspects of our life.

We have LIFE groups for all ages. Our children experience their LIFE groups with an adult leader in our Discovery Island weekend children's ministry program. Our Youth (Jr. & Sr. High) have both large group activities as well as LIFE groups. Our adults have many groups available to them.

Why join a LIFE group?
Our lives are not to be lived for ourselves but for God and with God's people. When we come together with others, on this journey of faith, we are able to learn from them and to teach them what we have learned. We are able to share our blessings, our struggles, and to pray for one another. We are able to serve Christ and His Church in a setting small enough that we can use our gifts and talents to really care and make a difference in the lives of those around us.

LIFE Group Ministry is not our idea. It is God's, and is spelled out for us in Acts 2:42-47 which says:
"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."
How can I join a LIFE group?
  • Contact Pastor Russ using the information found at the bottom of this page OR...
  • Fill in an "In Touch" card during one of our weekend services requesting information about LIFE groups OR...
  • Speak to a LIFE group leader about becoming a part of their group.



Several recovery groups are also available including:
  • Christians Victorious - designed as a recovery group but also helpful to anyone looking to start fresh on a strong foundation.
  • Boundaries -- when to say YES and when to say NO. Helping people take control of their life.
  • Divorce Care -- a weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced.



Russ McDermott Russ McDermott is our Pastor of Life Groups and Pastoral Care and can be contacted by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  and at the address and phone number at the bottom of this page.
 
LIFE Groups
Building a community of faith through fellowship and encouragement.

Other Links
Rick Warren's ministry toolbox
Contains helpful ministry resources for LIFE groups

What LIFE groups are available?
Childrens groups in Discovery Island during weekend services

Youth Group
provides opportunity for Jr & Sr High to meet weekly for various events

Young Adults
meet on Thursday nights for community and discipleship
Our adult LIFE groups include:

Nurture Groups
where adults join together for community, Bible study, prayer and care

Discipleship Groups
emphasizing Bible study or a specific topical study based on scripture

ALPHA
-- a course designed to introduce people to Christianity

After ALPHA
-- a follow-up to ALHPA in the book of Philippians

Women's Ministries
-- visit the women's ministry page for more information

Men's Promise Keepers


Blended Families Group
designed to help support blended families

Young Adults
-- a weekly time of fun, community and sharing with a monthly 'evening out'