Small Groups
The best churches of today excel at being warm and welcoming. Sanctuaries are clean and pristine, and people greet you at the door with a smile. Granted, this could also describe a bank. Or a well-run restaurant. Instead of church as just being a nice place to go, what if it was the place where your friends are? Small groups aims to establish and deepen relationships, to make Immanuel from being a friendly church, to a friend making church.
Immanuel also has an amazing problem: we have too many people for anyone to know everyone! This is a way for members to find their own corner, a group of people that they intersect with regularly.
Finally, small groups serve as a friend network where people help hold each other accountable. A live coal by itself will not glow for long, but a group of them together can outlast the coldest nights. They aid Christians to live in faith together, lifting each other up in their time of need.
New Small Group Beginning August 24
Life’s challenges are unavoidable, and they often catch us by surprise—leaving us feeling overwhelmed. The good news? God is always present, ready to strengthen you in the struggle, guide you through the difficulty, and draw you closer to Him.
Join us for an 8-week small group series running from August 24 to October 12. Each weekly meeting ties into the previous Sunday’s sermon. Meeting days and times vary based on group availability. Prefer a set time? Beginning August 24, you can join Pastor James on Sundays from 3:00–4:30 p.m. in The Well as he launches new small groups.
Small Group Leader Resources
The small group ministry of Immanuel is critically important! Life changing small groups are led by leaders who invest the best of their time, talents, and passion into the lives of their small group members. There is simply no replacement for highly invested and gifted group leaders.
Use the resources on this page and this site as you prepare for and lead your small group. Regular coaching by the pastoral staff and experienced small group leaders will be provided throughout your tenure as a group leader.
Training Videos:
Welcome and Thank You!
Small Group Covenants
Help! My Small Group has been Hijacked!