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What are our groups? 

Our groups are gatherings for sharing life in Christ over conversation and prayer.

What does that look like?

It looks like a group of people meeting to talk about God and His ways together, with questions, struggles, and misunderstandings welcome. Groups listen to one another, pray for one another, celebrate blessings together, and come around each another when in need. In other words, groups look like people growing in the knowledge and practice of Christ together.

Practically, this happens by group leaders facilitating conversations around the recent Sunday sermon, a book of the Bible, or a Christian book that the group reads together. These conversations lead into prayer, either all together or in smaller groups. Groups are also encouraged to include elements like singing, testimony sharing, meals, extended prayer, outreach, and other ideas that might enrich their time together.

Why do we have groups?

We have groups because we believe following Jesus is a team sport – we’re not designed to make it alone. Groups help us regularly connect with other believers to be taught, strengthened, challenged, and refreshed in ways we couldn’t be on our own.

Who are our groups for?

Our groups are for our members and visitors considering joining our church. Group members are encouraged to invite Trinity visitors to their group so that connections can form quickly.

Our groups are also open to non-believers that group members are trying to reach with the gospel. For those who are already part of other churches, our desire is for them to plug into groups and relationship in their churches.

When and where do our groups meet?

Groups meet at least twice a month for about an hour and half at a member’s home, and are offered at times that work for the leaders and hosts. Groups are encouraged to meet more regularly if they choose.

Is there a limit to a group's size?

Space and group dynamics play a significant role in how many can reasonably participate in a group, so each group will have a different “ideal size.” Generally, groups should be anywhere from 8-16 people, and should have an eye toward multiplying when they begin to feel full on a regular basis.

When should a group multiply?

If the need arises, groups should be willing to multiply. A group may multiply for a few reasons. 1) The group begins to feel too large for its space; 2) There is a need for another group, and this group can afford to split to make that possible; 3) The group has multiple capable leaders and hosts. If one of those reasons becomes a reality, a pastor may begin the conversation with the group leader and host about making a plan for multiplying.

 How long do groups last?

Groups roughly follow the school year and are off for the summer. Groups are welcome to stay together, but if members move, or would like to be part of a new group to form new relationships, they are free to do so. Group leaders and hosts must commit to at least one full group year. If a group forms mid-year, that group should plan to reconvene in the fall.