All groups include three things: Prayer, Scripture, and an Activity/Study. Groups gather together on a semester-basis to grow closer to God and closer to each other in relationship. 

Groups meet regularly and consistently. Our recommendation is that all groups have a weekly in-person gathering for 1.5-2 hours. Another easy way to connect is to attend our weekly Sunday Celebration together! 

The short answer is just about anywhere. We have groups hosting in homes, coffee shops, parks, and church campuses.

We have found that having a “regular” meeting location helps with consistency and lessens potential confusion.

Most Life Groups meet for a semester. This way, new people can join groups easily and regularly. Also, the semester format allows you to try multiple groups each year. As relationships form, some groups choose to stay together for consecutive semesters, but new members are always welcome.

Yes and no. Leaders determine if childcare with be offered. In the directory, you can use a filter option to find groups that offer childcare. In most cases, there is a cost for childcare. Contact the group leader for specifics. 

The truth is, not everyone will find the best fit with the first group they try.  We've found that some groups take longer to connect and go deeper than others, so we encourage members to "stick with it" to give the group a fair shot. If it's not the group for you, select another group next semester. In our Life Group Directory, the filters can help you narrow down the groups to find a group that might fit you well. The simple strategy to finding success in Life Groups is to not give up. We believe there is a group that is right for everyone—including you!

All requirements for leadership & "spiritually sensitive roles" are found www.onefamilychurch.com/LIFEGROUPS. All leaders must be active members of One Family Church (through Next Steps Dinner), and commit to the Dream Team Honor Code & Leadership Expectations. All new leaders are reviewed and approved by church leadership. 

“Spiritually sensitive roles” are roles where you are directly influencing others in their faith walk, including leadership

positions. Church leaders and those in spiritually sensitive roles are held to a higher standard. They provide an example for

the entire church family and have direct influence on others in their faith journey and spiritual growth.

Leader application and application deadline is found at onefamilychurch.com/LIFEGROUPS. Leaders are onboarded in the month leading up the semester. See below for the timeline.

You should complete the Leadership Application with what you're thinking, and then send an email to LifeGroups@onefamilychurch.com. Our team will help you navigate the topic selection process and can share more about our approved curriculums (ex. Sunday Deep Dive, Bible Studies, Book Studies) that you can use.

Groups operate on a semester basis. See the diagram below for specifics.

All groups meet weekly or bi-weekly at the same time and location. This regular gathering keeps the group members connected to each other and strengthens the group connection. We strongly encourage attending to a Sunday service together with group members.