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?
A group of 10-12 people meeting regularly in homes and gather around food to have a natural conversation that is facilitated 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, and there is not a teacher who has all the answers. Of course, gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible is important, but life groups are more than that. It 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 will meet for two mid-week meals per month. Other than that each group will have their own communication and plans.
What about kids?
Bring your kids with you or use a babysitter, we want your kids to have fellowship as well so most of the groups are arranged for similar aged families.
How long is a Life Group?
We value your time and schedule so our life groups will start promptly and go from one and a half to two hours.