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FREEDOM IN
FAMILY

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. 
-Hebrews 10:24-25

FREEDOM IN
FAMILY

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. 
- Hebrews 10:24-25

Why Small Groups Exist

Small Groups have one, simple purpose—to bring people together. We believe God created us to live in community with others and only then can we experience the full life He intends for us.
We believe life change happens in the context of Small Groups
Meaningful relationships can be hard to find, and Small Groups exist to make life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Grace Church on the Mount Model
At Grace Church, we believe our church must grow larger and smaller at the same time.
We grow larger to reach as many people as possible with the life-giving message of Jesus. We gather in Small Groups to build community and care for people. Grace Church on the Mount is a church of Small Groups, not a church with Small Groups.

What Small Groups Offers

1. A Place to connect
When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some.
1 Corinthians 9:22 NLT
We were not made to do life alone. God created us for community, and Small Groups provide a place to connect with others, share life, and grow in faith together.
2. A Place to protect
We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.
1 John 3:16 NLT
It is through life together that our problems become smaller, and God uses others to bring support and encouragement to our lives. Small Groups become a place where others don’t just know your name, but care about what is happening in your life and want to support you in your spiritual journey.
3. A Place to grow
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
We believe every person is created with God-given potential to make a difference in the world. Small Groups are a place you can grow with others to become more like Jesus and reach the potential God has put inside you.

Why Small Groups Exist

Small Groups have one, simple purpose—to bring people together. We believe God created us to live in community with others and only then can we experience the full life He intends for us.
We believe life change happens in the context of Small Groups
Meaningful relationships can be hard to find, and Small Groups exist to make life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Grace Church on the Mount Model
At Grace Church, we believe our church must grow
larger and smaller at the same time.
We grow larger to reach as many people as possible with the life-giving message of Jesus. We gather in Small Groups to build community and care for people.
Grace Church on the Mount is a church of Small Groups, not a church with Small Groups.

What Small Groups Offers

1. A Place to connect
When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some.
1 Corinthians 9:22 NLT
We were not made to do life alone. God created us for community, and Small Groups provide a place to connect with others, share life, and grow in faith together.
2. A Place to protect
We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.
1 John 3:16 NLT
It is through life together that our problems become smaller, and God uses others to bring support and encouragement to our lives. Small Groups become a place where others don’t just know your name, but care about what is happening in your life and want to support you in your spiritual journey.
3. A Place to grow
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
We believe every person is created with God-given potential to make a difference in the world. Small Groups are a place you can grow with others to become more like Jesus and reach the potential God has put inside you.

What Small Groups Look Like

Your Life is Your Group
At Grace Church, we use a Free Market approach to Small Groups. This means we want people to gather together based on the things they enjoy and are important to them. Essentially, the things you are already doing in your life are the things that can make up your Small Group!
Free Market leaders form their group around their gifts or interests.
From sports groups to lunch groups, mom groups to student groups, Bible study groups to creative arts groups, our groups are as varied as we are.

What Small Groups Look Like

Your Life is Your Group
At Grace Church, we use a Free Market approach to Small Groups. This means we want people to gather together based on the things they enjoy and are important to them. Essentially, the things you are already doing in your life are the things that can make up your Small Group!
Free Market leaders form their group around their gifts or interests.
From sports groups to lunch groups, mom groups to student groups, Bible study groups to creative arts groups, our groups are as varied as we are.

Group Structure

Groups meet weekly during each semester.
Groups meet in a variety of places like homes, parks, restaurants, coffee shops and office buildings.
New groups start every semester making it easy to build community and enjoy different types of groups.

No matter what your group meets about, each meeting should be made up of four things:

1. Casual Fellowship
Laid back time for group members to talk and get to know each other.
2. Activity or Discussion
This will vary based on what kind of group you’re leading. It could be an activity like Frisbee or outreach or a discussion about a book or Sunday message.
3. Prayer
Ask for prayer requests from group members and pray at the beginning and/or the end of each group meeting.
4. Spiritual Component
This is what differentiates your Small Group from your neighborhood supper club. Whether it’s through activities or discussion, always find a way to include the Word of God. This can be as simple as sharing something God is teaching you with the group or talking about a verse you read that week.

Group Structure

Groups meet weekly during each semester.
Groups meet in a variety of places like homes, parks, restaurants, coffee shops and office buildings.
New groups start every semester making it easy to build community and enjoy different types of groups.

No matter what your group meets about, each meeting should be made up of four things:

1. Casual Fellowship
Laid back time for group members to talk and get to know each other.
2. Activity or Discussion
This will vary based on what kind of group you’re leading. It could be an activity like Frisbee or outreach or a discussion about a book or Sunday message.
3. Prayer
Ask for prayer requests from group members and pray at the beginning and/or the end of each group meeting.
4. Spiritual Component
This is what differentiates your Small Group from your neighborhood supper club. Whether it’s through activities or discussion, always find a way to include the Word of God. This can be as simple as sharing something God is teaching you with the group or talking about a verse you read that week.

Leadership Structure

Pastor
Key Ministry Leader
Coach
Small Group Leader
Small Group Leader
Coach
Small Group Leader
Small Group Leader
Key Ministry Leader
Coach
Small Group Leader
Small Group Leader
Coach
Small Group Leader
Small Group Leader

Meet the team.

Cameron
Baker

Andrew Mcdermott

Recovery Ministry
Men's Ministry

Alexa Stark

Women's Ministry

Steve Beede

Sports Ministry

Nick Revard

Young Adult Ministry

John & Joy Kedash

Family/Marriage Ministry

Leadership Structure

Pastor
Key Ministry Leader
Coach
Small Group Leader
Small Group Leader
Key Ministry Leader
Coach
Small Group Leader
Small Group Leader

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Leadership Structure

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