Size of Groups
4 -15 people (groups that grow larger than ten eventually birth a group or two.) Reunion Groups: limit 4-6 people

Leadership of Groups
Group leaders are trained and required to have an apprentice. (Apprentice Leaders are preparing to lead their own group someday)

Frequency of Meetings
Most groups meet weekly; some twice each month.

Curriculum
Left up to leaders and members to decide (popular resources include: The Serendipity Bible, "That The World May Know" videos, "Walking With God" series, other Bible studies, and courses such as "Disciple Bible Study", "Becoming a Contagious Christian", and "A Woman After God's Own Heart").

Location
Varies, although most meet in homes, some rotate, some remain in one home; members decide who will host the meetings

Duration
Groups do not continue indefinitely; after 6 months to 2 years, they "birth" new groups or redefine their purpose.

Who Attends
Most groups are "open" (that is, they have a core membership and encourage the use of the "open chair" to allow for newcomers.

Types of Small Groups
• Christian Community Groups (couples, singles, same sex, or co-ed)
• Serving Groups (groups which meet for the fulfillment of a task or volunteer ministry)
• Seeker Groups (designed for non-believers to investigate the faith)
• Youth (Mid-high, Senior-high, Confirmation)
• Bible Focused Groups

Oversight of Groups
All group leaders have a "Coach" who oversees up to five groups. Coaches are led by a staff "Division Leader" who shepherds up to ten coaches.

In a Group . . .
• you can be cared for by other Christian friends
• your needs can be prayed for by a trusted group of Christian friends
• you can discover the riches of God's Word with other believers
• you can have Christian friends help you to grow in your faith
• you can find a place of ministry.