Here's our attempt at answering your most Frequently Asked Questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Small Groups
What is a Small Group?
It is you and a group of 10-16 people who meet to study, share, challenge, and encourage one another.
Why Small Groups?
This is a way to connect and develop friends you can count on for a reason, season, or a lifetime.
What do Small Groups do?
Each small group is unique, but all worship God, study His Word, pray for one another, and find opportunities to serve and grow.
How long does a Small Group last?
12Stone® Small Groups operate on an 8-11 week semester in the spring and fall.
Which Small Group should I join?
Sign up for a group which best fits you:
- Couple Groups – focus on husbands and wives growing relationally with God, each other, and other couples.
- Men’s Groups – where guys engage, challenge, and encourage each other to rise up to be the man, the leader, the father, the husband, that God has called them to be.
- Women’s Groups – focus on women's hearts, desires, and motivation on growing a relationship with God, His Word, and His kingdom.
- Single Groups – respect, trust and accountability allow a dynamic group of singles to grow together in Christ.
- Everybody Groups – where couples and singles with a great diversity of life experiences come together to engage, encourage and discover their unique God-given purpose.
- Recovery Groups - connect people that have common life needs with trained leaders that guide them to healing and wholeness.
Who can attend a Small Group?
Everybody is invited. Join a group with your spouse, a friend or a neighbor.
What is the commitment when I join a Small Group?
Joining requires a commitment to attend the weekly meetings. Naturally, there are times when conflicts arise, simply notify the Small Group leader and they will work with you.
When and where do Small Groups meet?
Small Groups meet throughout the week in homes at various locations in our neighborhoods.
How do I sign up for a Small Group?
Small Group registration begins at the start of each spring and fall semester based. Simply browse the Central Campus, Hamilton Mill, or Flowery Branch Small Group Directory.
What about children?
Childcare varies by Small Group. As you search the Small Group Directory ensure you select childcare in your search criteria.
What if the Small Group I join doesn’t fit me?
There is no obligation to stay in a small group, but we do suggest that you try a group for a couple of weeks before trying another group.
What do Small Groups study?
Each group chooses their own scripture based study. Groups may select a sermon series, specific Bible study, Christian literature, or relevant life issue.
More questions….please send an email to smallgroups@12Stone.com
