Whether you’re brand-new to Central or have been coming for years, we invite you to get plugged into a Life Group today. At Central, we believe that if you want to grow your relationship with Jesus, you need to connect with other people who have the same goal — and Life Groups are the ideal place for that.
No matter what your interests are or where you are in your life and faith journey, groups are for you! In a Life Group, you can make new friends, pursue spiritual growth, and live out the truths you discover in the Bible. You’ll experience care and prayer in a safe, authentic community. Life Groups are typically 8-12 adults that meet weekly in-person, online, or a hybrid of both. We launch new groups on a semester basis – fall, winter and spring, each lasting 6 – 12 weeks. To find a group that’s a fit for your schedule and stage of life, search all our groups today!
This depends on the group! Groups can consist of men only, women only, couples, or a mixture of anyone. Some groups are geared around a particular life stage. Most groups have between 8 – 12 members, but some may be smaller or larger.
Most groups meet weekly for 6 to 12 week semesters – fall, winter, and spring. Some groups meet less often – biweekly or monthly. Typically groups meet for 1 – 2 hours depending on the day and time of the group.
We have groups that meet in homes throughout the community, at the church building, and online.
We launch and promote groups on a semester basis – fall, winter and spring. However, most groups are open to people joining any time during the semester!
We use a semester based system to provide shorter term commitments to a group, usually between 8 – 10 weeks. Once a semester has ended, you are free to rejoin the same group, or try another one the following semester.
No – everyone is welcome and has a chance to find belonging and friendship, regardless of background, belief, or church attendance/membership status.
Each group is different, but generally all groups have a time to fellowship, followed by a time of study, discussion and prayer. The meeting will last somewhere around 1 to 2 hours.
Although it is not required, sharing and talking is an important part of building community. Your group is a safe place for you to share your thoughts and experiences, and to get to know some people better. While we do spend some time in prayer in all of our groups, you are not expected to pray out loud if you are not yet comfortable with that.
Life Groups are a great place to grow spiritually through relationships. They are safe places for you to ask the kinds of questions you may have about God and the church! You are not expected to have a specific knowledge level – just a desire to learn and grow!
If a group is meeting Sunday morning or Wednesday evenings at the church, there are children’s programs available. Otherwise, childcare is the responsibility of the group member. Some options are:
