Small groups are instrumental in building relationships with other Christians and intimacy with God. They are the heartbeat of a successful disciple-making body.

Small groups are typically limited in size and are filled on a first come basis. You can find out about new groups by watching the announcements, going by the greeter’s desk in the Atrium, or contacting Paul Jarosz at pauljarosz@dow.com.

We offer three basic types of small groups. They are Study groups, Support groups and Shepherd groups.

Short-term groups which focus on a specific topic...e.g. parenting, finances, understanding God’s will. Some of the study groups we have offered include:

• Growing Kids God’s Way
• Reaching the Heart of Your Teen
• Crown Ministries
• Experiencing God
• That the World May Know

Network
Network is a proven and repeatable process of identifying and placing believers into meaningful places of service where they can be fruitful and fulfilled. It is a comprehensive approach that includes a 3-Step process of Discovery, Consultation, and Service. Network helps believers identify their God-given Passion, Spiritual Gifts, and Personal Style (Servant Profile) in order to understand an fulfill their ministry.

Network provides a simple 3-Step process:

• The Discovery step (Step One) helps the believer to discover their God-given Servant Profile (Passion, Spiritual Gift, and Personal Style) through a series of four hour and a half sessions. These step-by-step studies assist particpants to better understand their place within God's design for serving in the church. A biblical foundation is presented and several self scoring assessments are used to assist believers in their understanding.
• A one-on-one Consultation (Step Two) follows the Discovery step. This personal interaction provides individualized attention for each volunteer in helping them find an appropriate place of service which reflects who God has made them to be (Servant Profile).
• The goal of Network is Service (Step Three). Network's 3-step process moves people from the theology of the "priesthood of all believers" into the practical and God-honoring experience of it. We will connect you with the Ministry Leader in your particular giftedness and allow you the opportunity to experiment in that area. After a trial period you will be given the option to stay in that ministry or move to another.

These are small groups that are offered occasionally and address specific issues that an individual may be dealing with from a Biblical viewpoint. Contact the church for current groups.

Shepherd Groups: These groups are designed to develop small communities which draw people into a deeper relationship with God and others. Shepherd groups are also referred to as cell groups.

Ongoing Shepherd Groups
These groups develop small communities which draw people into a deeper relationship with God and others. Each meeting will have a time of group building, Bible study, and service.

Length of Commitment: 8 to 24 months
Size of Group: Up to 12

For information on how to join a group, contact Paul Jarosz at pauljarosz@dow.com.