Why do we have Life Groups?
Everything we do at Doxa comes out of our mission statement: To Glorify God through the fulfillment of the great commission. Life groups are the way we thrive with community and fellowship to the praise of His glory.
Why should I be apart of a Life Group?
Your soul craves true Biblical community, and it’s really hard to get that with one weekend worship service. Life Groups allow you to be shepherded (Ephesians 4:11,12), they encourage the use of your spiritual gifts (II Cor. 3:1-9), they multiply leadership (II Tim. 2:2), they foster love (John 13:35), and they promote unity and fellowship (I John 1:3,6-7). We were never meant to walk alone, and this is the most effective way to walk in love with one another.
What do our Life Groups look like?
Life Groups are made up of 10-12 people meeting regularly in homes and gathering around food to have natural conversations. These conversations are facilitated by the Life Group leader to apply God’s Word to real life. Add the elements of shared accountability and local outreach and you have a place where you can invite your friends, love your city, and stir one another to love and good works. (Hebrews 10:24)
How is this different from Sunday School or a Bible Study?
The primary goal isn’t just more Bible knowledge. Gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible is important, but life groups are meant for more than that. Being a member of a Life Group places you into a community where you apply God’s Word, process life, and find Jesus-centered fellowship.
How will Life Groups be formed?
The church leadership will recommend a couple of different Life Groups to you based on location and basic demographics.
What does the calendar commitment look like?
Every life group comes together at least twice per month. Each group is encouraged to share a meal together during those gatherings. Other than that each group will have their own communication and plans. The beautiful thing about Life Groups at Doxa is that each group can be structured around the availability and spiritual needs of each specific group.
What about kids?
When attending Life Group, you may either bring your kids with you or choose to use a babysitter. In an effort for your kids to have an opportunity for fellowship as well, most Life Groups are arranged by similar-aged families.
How long is a Life Group?
We value your time and schedule. Our life groups start promptly and last for one and a half to two hours.