Life Groups
One of the most important things we do here at Center Grove is help people build relationships for life. We do this through what we call Life Groups. God never intended for our spiritual journeys to be solo pursuits. He created us for community, and in Christ, we belong together. We know that spiritual growth happens best in the context of small groups, so we invite you to experience one of our Life Groups so you can meet friends and build meaningful relationships where you know others and they know you.
How do I experience a Life Group?
Strong friendships are built when people share life experiences. This is why we group our Life Groups according to the different life seasons we journey through. However, we invite you to check out any of our Life Groups. When you come on Sunday, stop by our information center and one of our volunteers will guide you to a class, or you can learn more about individual Life Groups by browsing the category that fits your life season:
What do Life Groups do?
Connect People to PeopleLife Groups are where you know others and are known by them. Our Life Groups meet every Sunday and usually gather for some food and fun at least once a month. Connect People to GodOur Life Groups are venues for people to express their love for God together. When you belong to a Life Group you are surrounded by others who encourage you to worship God by your lifestyle and who partner with you in prayer. Connect God to PeopleOur Life Groups regularly study God's Word to hear how He cares about our lives and includes us in His purposes. Connect the Church to the WorldAs we share our lives, we showcase God's love. By seeing how we love each other, people catch a glimpse of the change God has done in our lives to turn us from selfish creatures into grateful servants. Our Life Groups also partner together to serve our community to demonstrate Jesus' love for our world. |
Why are Life Groups so important?
God designed us for communityGod says it is bad when a person is isolated and alone (Genesis 2.18), and He says it is good when people do life together in unity (Psalm 133.1). Relationships reveal our loveOur love for God is proven by our love for others (1 John 4.20-21). Life is hardEveryone needs other people who will love them enough to help them share the burdens of life (Galatians 6.2). We need encouragementGod designed relationships to encourage our growth to become more like Jesus (Hebrews 10.24). We need assurance and protection: Loving others is evidence of our salvation (1 John 3.14; 4.7-14), and the accountability of others protects us from being deceived by sin (Hebrews 3.13). God gave us a missionThose who do not know Jesus as Lord and Savior will learn about Him though our love for each other (John 13.35; 17.21), and God displays His wisdom and glory through the community of the church (Ephesians 3.10-11).
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