Do I need to be a member to join a home group?

Not at this time, but if you consider Graham Emmanuel Baptist Church your home, then we strongly consider you to become a member. Want to learn more? Go to the Membership page under the Ministries tab at the top of the page.

When do home groups happen?

Home groups typically take place in the evening on various days throughout the week depending on the home group. Sunday evening is a common time for home groups.

What if I have kids? (Or don't have kids?)

There are some groups with kids and some without. If you have a preference for which kind of group you'd prefer, let us know on the home group application.

Are home groups for couples only?

No! Even though there may be married couples who are part of a group, this ministry is not intended only for couples, and home group is not designed as a marriage group. Home groups are welcome to and relevant to any believers, single or married.

Do I have to attend the church?

Yes. The purpose of the home group is to instill community amongst our church family. Home group is not an outreach, but an oppurtunity for application and reflection based on Sunday's sermon.

What if I live far away?

Our home group coordinator works hard to ensure that all home group members are at a location convenient for their commute, but proximity is not necessary to be part of a group. You are welcome at any group with openings that you're willing to drive to!

How often do home groups meet?

Most groups typically meet in the evenings every other week during the school year, taking breaks around Christmas and summer.

What do the home groups study?

All home groups work through the same material: quetsions written by Pastor Stephen for discussion in light of the previous Sunday's sermon. This ensures that all the home groups are discussing the same topics together as a church.

Is there a home group for young adults?

Yes! The young adult home group meets at Pastor Stephen's house every other Thursday for a meal and discussion. To learn more about the young adult group, go to this link.

Home Groups

"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."

-Hebrews 10:24-25

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Applying God's Word

‍in Community

Home groups at Graham Emmanuel Baptist Church are designed to give people in our church a chance to build community with other believers in prayer, food, fellowship, and applying God’s Word. Not a typical Bible study—each home group discusses guided questions based on the previous Sunday’s message and focus on how to apply the message in the upcoming week.

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Home Groups

What to Expect at Home Groups

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Fellowship

Home groups help people connect, serve, and love one another in more meaningful ways. Every group meets at a home, shares food, and focuses on intimate friendship in a small group setting.

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Applying God’s Word

Home groups are not Bible studies, they focus on application questions written by the preaching pastor based on the previous Sunday's sermon. The goal is for each home group to re-read Sunday's passage, review it, and discuss how to practically and specifically live it out in their lives—encouraging each other and challenging each other along the way.

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Prayer

In a small group setting, trust can be built over time where honest prayer requests can be shared and prayed over during the meeting and throughout the week.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions?

Meet Mike Lehman

Mike Lehman is one of our elders, and the coordinator over the home group ministry. He is a home group leader himself, and passionate about the importance of authentic fellowship for the sake of sanctification. Want to join a home group? Contact Mike and he'll get you plugged in!

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