LIFE GROUPS

Life Groups are committed small groups sharing life together with the aim of growing spiritually through authentic relationships.  Every Life Group begins as a Growth Group, but the difference is that Life Groups are essentially committed to a deeper level of community and discipleship with one another.

Because there is much confusion today over the concept of “community” in the church, it is important that we specifically define what a “Life Group” is at Olive Drive Church.

WHAT A LIFE GROUP isn’t:

Sometimes it’s helpful when defining Life Groups to begin by describing what they aren’t. The following are common misconceptions about Life Groups:

• A Life Group is not a Sunday School class…
• A Life Group is not a one on one friendship…
• A Life Group is not a scripted program to be completed…

and…

• A Life Group is not simply a Bible study…
• A Life Group is not simply a fellowship group…
• A Life Group is not simply a prayer group…
• A Life Group is not simply an accountability group…
• A Life Group is not simply a service group…

WHAT A LIFE GROUP is:

Life Groups are small groups of people sharing life together with the aim of growing spiritually through authentic relationships.

Our mission as a church is to glorify God through lives transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  We believe this life transformation happens best in the context of small groups of people doing life together where we can use our gifts to constantly reorient one another back to the beauty and truth of the Gospel so that our joy is found in God alone.

A LIFE GROUP SEEKS TO BE A BALANCE OF THE FOLLOWING FIVE AREAS:

• Bible Study
• Fellowship
• Prayer
• Accountability
• Service

Life Group leaders are trained to assess what the needs of the group are, and which of the five areas to emphasize as he or she seeks to lead and facilitate a safe environment that is  fostering discipleship/spiritual growth in each member of the group.

If you are interested in being part of a Life Group, please contact us here.