Here at SRC, we believe that as a church grows larger, it must also grow “smaller” – that is, it must provide avenues for people to meet together in groups of 8-12 people for the purpose of assisting each other in becoming more like Jesus.  These small groups offer people an environment where people really get to know each other, grow to love one another, and commit to support each other in their journey of life together.

Our small groups are designed to be such groups – and we offer different kinds of groups that will meet the unique needs and learning styles of people at different ages, spiritual needs, and seasons of spiritual growth.  These different kinds of groups are:

Discipleship Groups 
Groups designed for people desiring deeper, intense, short-term, progressive (each lesson builds on the previous lesson) more structured study of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, spiritual disciplines/practices, and practical Christian living.  Such groups may spend 80-90% of their time in accumulating information or skills, and a smaller percentage of time in relational connection.

Community Groups
Groups designed for the maintenance and growth of spiritual life in a more relational and practical context.  Typically, community groups devote roughly 50% of their time to study and the other 50% to relationship building, encouragement, and support of
group members.

Task Groups
Groups designed for those involved in serving ministries (i.e. elders, youth staff, 2nd Friday meals, etc.) .  While these groups spend some time in spiritual growth activities, their main reason for meeting is to strategize, plan, pray for, and execute ministry tasks in the life of the church.

Support Groups
Groups designed to support and encourage those struggling with addictions, personal issues, and “recovery” issues.  For these groups, most of their time is spent in sharing, caring, and accountability based activities.

For more information about small groups, please see our listing of small groups on this web page, pick up a physical list of small groups called Growing Smaller at the Information Center on Sunday mornings, or contact Paul Thome.