The Purpose of Growth Groups

Philpott Church exists to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ, and we believe our Growth Groups are a key part of that. The purpose of our Growth Groups is to help us develop deep, Christ-centered relationships centered on the study of God’s Word. Our desire is to see that all our adults get connected into Growth Groups so they can experience this growth in Christ and in community.

 What Will I Experience in a Growth Group?

In a Growth Group you will:

• Study the Scriptures, usually with resources and discussions based on that Sunday's teaching.
• Share about how you're doing in a safe, caring, and loving environment
• Pray for each other
• Have fun and make great friends!

Is there a Growth Group that's right for me?

We have a variety of Groups designed to suit all kinds of needs and schedules. Most of our groups are mixed and intergenerational. Some of our groups are limited to those with shared life situations (e.g., men's, ladies', and new moms). As for who leads them - all of our leaders are relational, Godly, biblically literate, and loads of fun. We encourage you to check out our groups and find the one that's the best fit for you and your growth needs. That's why we start the fall and winter term with a two-week "Check-it-Out" period. In the first two weeks, if you don't think your group is the best fit for you, you're free to back out and join another group, or none at all - no questions asked.

We have three Growth Group terms this year. They run for ten weeks:

• Term 1: week of September 19 - November 28
• Term 2: week of January 2 - March 6
• Term 3: week of March 27 - May 29

How Do I Join a Growth Group?

Growth Groups are all about developing deep, Christ-centered relationships. So while we can place you in a group based on your preferred evening or location, the truth is that best way to get find the right group is to connect with our group leaders directly. There are a couple of ways to do that:

All our Growth Group Leaders will be here on Sunday, September 12th (Welcome Back Sunday) to introduce themselves during the worship service at 10:30am. They'll do it again on Sunday, January 2nd at 10:30am for the winter term. These Sundays, you'll be able to talk to them in person and sign up for their group. Signups will be open for two consecutive Sundays.

Or, you may wish to look through our list of Growth Groups and email the leaders directly before the term starts so that you'll be ready to join when it does. All our groups will be open to new members atthe beginning of the term. 

Please note: even if you're new to PhilpottChurch, and join us after the start of a term, you'll still have the chance to get connected through one of our Newcomers' Classes. The first will happen in October - so stay tuned! 

For more information about Growth Groups, please contact Mike Mileski: growthgroups@getchurch.org