Small Groups
Small Groups exist to help people develop relationships with God and others, promoting spiritual growth and maturity through the development of significant Christian relationships centered on the study and application of God’s Word.
Join a Small Group
Couples
Choose Your Campus:
The Gospel Changes Everything
- We will be studying the Book of Colossians.
- We will also study The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller.
Questions
Navigators 2:7 Series
- Book #1: Growing Strong, In God's Family
This first book in the 2:7 Series is designed to help you build a strong foundation for your Christian life through enriching Bible study, Scripture memory, and group interaction. With its biblical and practical approach to discipleship, this workbook will yield long-term, life-changing results. - Book #2: Deepening Your Roots, In God's Family
In this 2:7 Series Bible study, you’ll first learn how to make Christ the Lord of your life. Then you’ll discover how easy it is to branch out by reviewing your spiritual life and sharing it with others. - Book #3: Bearing Fruit, In God's Family
By walking you through a simple yet effective approach to explaining the gospel to others, this study will help you become a fruitful member of God’s family. With its biblical and practical approach to discipleship, this workbook will yield long-term, life-changing results.
Questions
Men
Choose Your Campus:
The Gospel Changes Everything
- Study the Book of Colossians through the Grace message series, "The Gospel Changes Everything."
- We will also study The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
Using the Bible as his guide, coupled with insightful commentary from his wife of thirty-six years, Timothy Keller shows that God created marriage to bring us closer to Him and to bring us more joy in our lives. It is a glorious relationship that is also the most misunderstood and mysterious. With a clear-eyed understanding of the Bible and meaningful instruction on how to have a successful marriage, The Meaning of Marriage is essential reading for anyone who wants to know God and love more deeply in this life.
Questions
Contact Josh Gavin at .
Every Man a Warrior
Join us for the Every Man a Warrior book study that “helps men succeed in life,” dealing with the battles that men fight every day and how God has solutions by teaching men how to apply biblical truth in the areas of Money, Marriage, Raising Children, Sex, Work, Hard Times, and How to Make Your Life Count. Men of all ages from teens to men in their 70s have used this series.
- Book #1: Walking with God
- Book #2: Marriage and Raising Children
- Book #3: Money, Sex, Work, Hard Times, Making Your Life Count
Questions
Contact Josh Gavin at .
Check out our MAN-Up Groups on our Men's page.
Women
Choose Your Campus:
The Gospel Changes Everything
- We will be studying the Book of Colossians.
- We will also study The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller.
Questions
Tuesday Morning Bible Studies can be found on our Classes page.
Why Join a Small Group?
Five Reasons to Join a Small Group
- You will understand the Bible better through group discussion, applying what you learn to your own personal situations.
- You will develop close relationships with others who will walk beside you in life’s journey.
- You will be encouraged knowing that others in the group will be praying for you.
- You will get support for the challenging times of life, from people who really care about you.
- You will belong to a community of people who strive to live out Acts 2:42-47.
Small Group Study Guides
Accessing Study Guides
Small Group Study Guides can be accessed for past messages from the Weekly Messages page by clicking the "Study Guide" icon.
Study guides for small group series (such as Extreme 2: Stories of Life) may be purchased in workbook form at the Small Group Kiosk in the Grace Café.
Lead a Small Group
What does it take to be a small group leader?
A Small Group Leader is someone who has a desire to meet together with a few friends, neighbors, or co-workers in a small group setting to learn more about applying God's Word to everyday life and doing "life together" with them.
To be a Small Group Leader, you simply have to have a heart for people you know; be open to meeting in your home or at a neutral location; have a servant attitude toward others; and be teachable and growing in your faith. If you fulfill these four areas, you are on your way to becoming a Small Group Leader!
Questions people ask about being a small group leader
Do I need to be a "Bible Expert" to be a Small Group Leader?
Definitely not! The most important thing you need is a desire to serve the members of your group and a desire to grow in your own personal relationship with Jesus. The key role of a Small Group Leader is to help facilitate the discussion of the group.
What training is required to be a Small Group Leader?
All Small Group Leaders must first participate in the Small Group Leader training, which is scheduled every month or online. Also, other training events throughout the year will be available online or at one of our campuses that will help you become the best Small Group Leader possible. Along with all this training, you will have a designated Community Leader who will help you each step of the way!
What are the requirements to be a Small Group Leader at Grace Church?
A Small Group Leader must:
- have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior;
- have been (or is in the process of being) baptized by immersion;
- be (or will become) a member of Grace Church (within three months);
- complete the Small Group Leader Application;
- complete the initial Small Group Leadership Training;
- complete a Small Group Leader Interview with the Pastor of Small Groups; and
- be able to answer that there are no current problems with the following areas:
- habitual struggles or moral issues (drugs, alcohol, cohabitation, etc.) that would bring shame on the name of Jesus or Grace Church
- marital struggles (i.e., infidelity, separation, divorce in process, etc.)
Get Started
Ready to get started?
- Complete a Small Group Leader Application.
- Register for a Small Group Leader Training or contact Susan at or 952-224-3031.