COMMUNITY GROUPS
At Fredonia Hill, Community Groups play an essential role in carrying out our vision to be a church where all people can discover and follow Jesus right where they are and wherever they are sent. Community Groups help us focus the whole of our lives on apprenticeship to Jesus and participation in His family.
The Community Group setting allows for a level of accountability and transparency that cannot be achieved in the other large group settings. Our desire is that every member of Fredonia Hill would be involved in a Community Group for the purpose of spiritual formation through authentic friendships.
MARKERS & CHARACTERISTICS OF A COMMUNITY GROUP
TIGHT-KNIT:
Community Groups should be small in nature, having no more than 7 in a group. This allows each member the opportunity to stay engaged with the group on a personal level.
GENDER-SPECIFIC:
Community Groups are encouraged to be gender-specific in order for the best level of care, transparency, and honesty to exist. If a group is mixed gender, they should regularly implement gender-specific times.
MULTI-GENERATIONAL:
The Body of Christ has beautiful diversity built in. Community Groups are places where multiple generations can pursue apprenticeship to Jesus alongside one another while bringing their unique experiences and viewpoints to contribute to the group.
FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS OF COMMUNITY GROUPS
COMMITMENT:
- Deep Level of Ownership
- A High Value on Consistency
- A Commitment to Group Members and Apprenticeship to Jesus
- One-Year Commitment Cycle
CARE:
- Encouragement and support for one another
- Transparency through confession
- Quick to offer grace rather than judgment
CHALLENGE:
- Focused conversation around a central text or topic
- A place to wrestle with Scripture and Truth together
- Sharpening of one another’s faith to walk as Apprentices to Jesus every day
FALL LAUNCH CLASS RESOURCES:
COMMUNITY GROUP PACKET + STARTER GUIDE
An in-depth view of the vision behind Community Groups. This packet includes an outline for the format of a typical Community Group as well as an FAQ section.
>>> Community Group Starter Guide:
Includes content for up to 12 weeks to kickstart your Community Group meetings.
INTERESTED IN STARTING OR JOINING A GROUP?
Great! Apprenticeship to Jesus is our aim and Community Groups are an essential part of spiritual formation.
Our Adult Ministry Team would love to talk with you and help you get into a group!