Why should I attend a Small Group?
Small groups at Venture exist to help you grow up to full maturity in your relationship with God and others. You may be doing great in your Christian walk right now, but by being in relationship with fellow believers, you will experience even more of the abundant life Jesus has to offer. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: if one falls down, his friend can help him up. If you are ready to connect with other people, belong to something life-changing, and grow in Christ through relationships with other believers, then maybe it's time to get involved in a small group!
What is a Small Group?
A small group is typically made up of six to twelve people who meet regularly during the week to share about their lives, support one another, and study biblical truths. Each group has a host and a leader (or one person may host and lead). Groups meet in a number of different locations around San Jose, including coffee shops, restaurants, the church, and work places, but typically they meet in homes. Most groups meet weekly during evening hours, but some meet bi-weekly and some meet in the morning or afternoon. Our goal is to accommodate the different needs of those in our church by offering a variety of options. Currently, we have several different types of small groups: General (open to all), Women's, Men's, Moms', College, Married Couples, Single Parents, and Grief Recovery.
What do Small Groups do?
This can vary from group to group, but most groups have a time of fellowship, prayer, Bible or book study, discussion, and life application. Not all groups study the same thing. Some discuss the weekend message more personally, some read and study books about Christian living, and others study books of the Bible.
We also encourage our small groups to serve the community together. Venture small groups have fed the homeless, written letters and baked cookies for soldiers, repaired homes for families in San Jose, and much more. It's amazing what God can do through a group of people as they use their skills, gifts and resources to help those in need.
How do I find a Small Group?
Look at our "Find a Group" tab and find a group or two that suit your schedule and interests. Then call or email the host or leader to get more information about the group. After you get directions and details, just show up and check it out! You can also sign up for a group online and the leader of the group will contact you shortly. Hopefully, you’ll feel right at home with the first group you visit, but you may want to visit several groups before you find the group that's right for you. If you feel a little nervous or unsure, just stick with it - you'll be happy you did! So, will you take the steps to find a small group of your own?
Connecting with a small group:
Contact Mark Collins, Pastor of r12 Communities, through his assistant, Sharon Stonehouse (SStonehouse@venturechristian.org). |
