CONNECT GROUPS
“All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.” Acts 2:42 (NLT)
WHAT ARE CONNECT GROUPS?
We base our Connect Group Settings on the relational circles we see in the New Testament. Jesus formed a relational circle of 12 disciples in the Gospels (Luke 6:13). The church of Jerusalem in the Book of Acts met in relational circles from house-to-house (Acts 2:46). A typical Connect Group will be a gathering of 6-15 people. Most of our groups are “open” groups where first-time guests can be invited to any individual group session.
Biblical Teaching
Fellowship
Sharing In Meals
Prayer
FIND A CONNECT GROUP!
Everyone is welcome to be a part of a Connect Group! You can host
a group or join a group. To find a group, use the group finder below.
Please note inquiries go directly to group hosts who are volunteers. If you do
not hear back within 48 hours, please contact connectgroups@emmanuelcc.org and
we will help you find a group!
Connect Group Resources
Connect Groups use prepared studies that are selected from a pre-approved list of options to choose from. Weekly studies can last anywhere from four weeks to twelve weeks. These studies happen during one of our three groups windows during the year (Fall, Winter and Summer). A typical group term varies from 8-12 weeks in length with 4-6 week planned breaks in between.
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HOST A CONNECT GROUP
New Hosts can start groups during a churchwide campaign or grab a Connect Group in-a-Box. The Connect Group in-a-Box includes a four-week starter study on “Redwood Faith”.
Connect Group Starter Pack
A heart for people
An open home or space
Snacks
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Connect Group in-a-Box
NEXT STEPS
Attend Growth Track
All Connect Group Hosts will need to take Growth Track in order to host a group (Hosts can attend simultaneously during campaigns).
Host a Group
In your Team Emmanuel Application, make sure to check you are interested in hosting a group so that we will get in contact with you
