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What is a Life Group?

Life Groups are small groups of people that meet weekly to encourage mutual growth in Jesus. These groups intentionally focus on reading scripture together, praying with and for one another, deep relationships, and unified service of others with the goal of bringing glory to God and strengthening and growing the Church.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join a group?
Sign up using the link above and someone will be in contact with you!

Is childcare provided for each group meeting?
C3 provides childcare for groups that meet on Sunday and Wednesday evenings.

When and where do groups meet?
Groups primarily meet on Sunday or Wednesday evenings, however occasionally there are groups that meet on different days and times. The location of the group is dependent on the leader; most meet in a home or at C3. 

How long does each group meeting last?
This often depends on the utilization of C3 childcare, but most groups meet for two hours or less.

What do groups study?
Currently each group chooses their own curriculum to study. This could include studying a book of the Bible, the current sermon series, or a multitude of other resources available to groups. 

Purpose of a C3 Life Group

C3 Life Groups are a small group of disciples committed to walking with Jesus in community and loving others on mission. Life Groups accomplish this purpose through these four foundational practices: 

Life Groups: A small group of disciples committed to walking with Jesus in community and loving others on mission. Life Groups accomplish this purpose through these four foundational practices: 

Scripture:

  • Whether through direct Bible study, supplemental books, or a focus on accountability to the Word, each group will maintain an emphasis on the Truth of Scripture. 

Prayer:

  • Groups will pray regularly with and for one another.

  • Additionally, occasional emphasis will be put on prayer for the purpose of growing in this practice.

Community:

  • Grace: As we remain truthful to Scripture, grace will be our means. (John 1, Romans 2).

  • Humility: A great threat to a healthy community is pride which often manifests itself most evidently in gossip, slander, and grumbling. Groups will strive to have humility in relationships with one another (Philippians 2). 

  • Intentionality: Groups are encouraged to be intentional in community and discipleship. Groups will have the opportunity to build relational connections regularly through consistent weekly meetings. Groups are also encouraged to show up randomly for kids games, barbecues, friendsgiving, service projects, etc. 

  • Safe Place: Each member will take responsibility to create and maintain an environment where the rest of the group is heard, feels safe to share hard things, safe to ask questions, and discuss topics that you may not all agree on.

Service:

  • Inward: Groups are encouraged to serve each other. Through unexpected events, crises, and everything in between, group members are encouraged to have eyes to see and meet the needs of the members in their group.

  • Outward: Groups are encouraged to serve others. There are a multitude of ministries in our own church, community, and globally (cartervillechristian.com/outreach).