1 Thes 2:8

Life Groups are designed to surround you with those who can become your extended family or circle of friends. So as you walk through the ups and downs of life, there are those who will encourage, support, and challenge you as well as celebrate who you are in Christ. It is our hope that all Rimrockers will enjoy Christ-like relationships in a community of true fellowship.

Important Components within the Life Groups . . .

Engaging in the Bible - Nothing encourages relationships and strengthens our walk like discussing God’s Truth and encouraging it’s application to everyday life.  

Experiencing Community – great attention is intentionally focused on encouraging significant Christ-like relationships in the safe, inviting, enjoyable, warm Life Group environment.

Enjoying Spiritual Disciplines - experience (personal & corporate) shows that a critical aid to spiritual growth and assistance through tough times is applying the spiritual disciplines (bathed in Christ’s grace) of prayer, study, solitude, simplicity, etc.

Serving Together - few things enrich relationships than through serving others together.  So, groups are encouraged to pray about and enjoy a service project each session as a way to sense the creativity and ability of the Holy Spirit’s leading them. 

Click HERE to listen to a teaching about "Spiritual Body Building" and the importance of community.

Quick Facts about Life Groups . . .

· A Life Group is made up of 6-18 adults who meet to share, study, and support one another; each with a leader/facilitator. Sometimes the groups are gender or life cycle focused but generally are a mixed bag of adults wanting to grow in their walk with Christ.

· Meet weekly for 1 ½ hours during a time convenient for the group in someone’s home or restaurant.  Some Life groups will meet on Wednesday evening to take advantage of the Kid’s Ministry while their parents meet.

· 2 sessions Fall (12 wks; Sept-Dec) & Winter (15 wks; Jan-April).  At the end of each session, freedom is given to stay in or try a new group, or take a break.

· Participants are asked to commit to the 12 or 15 week Life Group in their attendance and preparation for the discussion. Obviously, scheduling conflicts with sickness, vacation, work, etc. will occur but commitment is important to a strong Life Group and will make the experience for everyone a better one. 

· A variety of study materials will be used to encourage spiritual growth, i.e., books of the Bible, topical studies driven by books or DVD curriculum.  Leaders are encouraged to follow the Spirit’s leading in study selection which is the best for their Life Group.

· With relationships being key to Life Groups, some groups will close when the maximum number of adults is met to ensure the quality of small group dynamics.

The only cost to Life Groups is your time and commitment and a few $$ for study materials.

Click here to listen to a Life Group Testimony.

How to Join a Life Group . . .

With sessions starting in September and January, we ask that newcomers join prior to the start of each session.  This helps protect the flow of the study and developing relationships during each session.  It is our desire to start new Life Groups every September and January.   Please contact Pastor Mike; 342-5373 or mikeh@rimrockchurch.com