Long-Term
Jesus Centred
Group Discipleship
Life Groups are all about long-term, Jesus centred, group discipleship. Although every Life Group is unique, they all follow the pattern of the early church, devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching, the fellowship, the breaking of bread, and the prayers (Acts 2:41-47).
We see these four practices as the foundation of all of our groups:
The apostles’ teaching comes to us today in the form of the Scriptures. The Bible was written to be read in community, so we make space for it to shape our thoughts, renew our hearts, guide the work of our hands, call us to repentance, build us up, and remind us of the Gospel. We let God’s Word dwell in us richly.
The fellowship can be defined as honest, open, and loving relationship in Christ. We share our lives, our joys, sorrows, needs, care, spiritual gifts, homes, stories, and attention with one another. It is our conviction that genuine involvement in each other’s lives helps cultivate love, hope, growth, and perseverance.
The breaking of bread points to hospitality, practical and spiritual care, and our unity in Christ. We sit at the same table, whether we’re eating meals or snacks, sipping drinks, or sharing the Lord’s Supper. And just as “bread” is a regular part of normal life, we meet together regularly in our homes.
The prayers is our turning toward the living God together, often and in various ways, through praise, thanksgiving, confession, requests, and intercession. When we gather, we cannot simply look to each other, so we look to the Lord. Praying together reminds us that God is our treasure and we can do nothing apart from Him.
If you’re interested in joining a Life Group, please fill out the Life Group Interest Form: