Why Life Groups?

In other churches you may have been a part of a Home Group, Small Group, Community Group, Bible Study, or Prayer Fellowship. These are all great ministries with specific priorities. Here at The Gathering, we love the ministry name of Life Group. We believe Life Group better conveys the idea that this is a group for real connections, deep conversations, and devoted community (more on this later) as brothers and sisters in Christ link arms to do life together.

Life Groups are the primary vehicle for redemptive life here at The Gathering, built upon our 4 Core Values of Authentic Worship, Devoted Community, Strategic Equipping, & Bold Witness.
 

• Like a Home Group, you will be warmly welcomed in & included as a part of the family.

• Like a Small Group, you will be one of few, not one of many, allowing genuine relationships to form.

• Like a Community Group, you will gather together outside of Sunday mornings for fellowship with one another.

• Like a Bible Study, you will dive into practical discussions immersed in the truths of God's Word.

• Like a Prayer Fellowship, you will spend time in prayer with and for one another.

What to Expect?
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Each Life Group will reflect the uniqueness of the people within it, led by dedicated Leaders, who are Partners of The Gathering, with a humble passion to teach and serve others. A typical group will gather once a week for approximately 90 minutes. Spouses are encouraged to join a Life Group together, as they are able.

Many Life Groups will meet in homes throughout the Windsor-Essex region, while some will meet centrally at The Gathering Church. Studies will be selected by the Leaders from a list of Elder-approved curriculum options. Categories of studies will include Relational, Scriptural, and Practical.

There will be three 8-week sessions throughout the year - Sept-Nov, Jan-Mar, & Mar-May.

Childcare:
Each week, childcare will be provided for the Wednesday evening Life Groups held at The Gathering. Individual Life Groups may provide childcare separately, while some may be more child/baby friendly in its place of meeting. Check with each Leader to learn about childcare for a specific group.

Who Can Join a Life Group?
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As we believe Life Groups to truly be the greatest platform for establishing Devoted Community at The Gathering Church, all Partners are expected to participate in a Life Group as they are able. However, this does not mean you have to be a Partner to join! All regular attendees of The Gathering Church are encouraged to find a Life Group! "What if I'm new here?" We love that! And we extend a warm invitation to join a Life Group as well. 

 

We are holding our Leader Meet n Greet, Sun, Sept 8 immediately after service. This will be the best way to learn more about each group and to register!

 

Our online registration form will be live in early September.

Contact Pastor/Elder Jordan Schmidt if you are new to The Gathering Church or if you have any specific questions, including interest in leading or joining a Life Group:
jordan@thegatheringwindsor.com