How do I get into a Community Group?
Check out our interactive map. We always recommend contacting the community group leader or host home before attending. You may be interested in finding a group based on location, age, phase of life, or material. We've provided that information on our interactive map.
On which day of the week do Community Groups take place? One of the great things about Community Groups is that they fit with every person's schedule. Pick the day and time that works best for you then select the group nearest to you that works. Please check with the group Leader for specific times.
How often do Community Groups meet? Most groups meet weekly. It is up to each Community Group Leader whether or not his or her group meets each week throughout the year. Breaks in children’s environments are scheduled during the Christmas Season, Spring Break, and Summer. Due to vacation schedules, groups consisting of married couples with children often do not meet during these times.
How long does each group meeting last? Generally for an hour and a half to two hours.
Can I join a Community Group at any time? All of our groups are “open” groups. You can visit or join at any time. You are free to visit other groups at any point during the semester, to determine which group is best for you.
What goes on at a group meeting? Though each group differs in how they do things, many groups have a social time in the beginning, then they transition to a time where they discuss the book they are studying and pray for each other. At the very beginning of the group, the whole group decides how much time they will spend on social, discussion, and prayer time (as well as the order in which they take place).
Is curriculum dictated by the church leadership? Occasionally Community Groups are asked to use the same material that is directly related to the current sermon series. Other than that it is up to each Community Group Leader which material he or she uses as long as it is Biblically sound doctrine.
Where do my children go while I attend Community Group? Environments are offered on Sunday and Wednesday evenings for the following:
Sunday evenings: In the Beginning PM (6 weeks - Kindergarten), RopeTown (1st - 5th grade), and ProjectX (Student Ministry) from 6 to 8 pm on campus. *Sunday evening drop off time begins at 5:30 pm with pick up no later than 8:30 pm.
Wednesday evenings: In the Beginning PM (6 weeks - Kindergarten) and RopeTown (1st - 5th grade) from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on campus. The Student Ministry has Resonate Community Groups that meet at various locations throughout the city from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
*Wednesday evening drop off time begins at 6:00 pm and the pick of time is no later than 8:30 pm.
Note: There is no cost for these environments and a hot meal is provided for In the Beginning PM and RopeTown ONLY at a cost of $2.00 per child.
How do I become a Community Groups Leader or Host Home? We constantly plan for new Community Groups and offer a special Leader Orientation several times during the year. If you believe that God is calling you to lead or host a group in your home, please contact Brian Hunter, Community Group Head Coach, at bhunter@tcabc.com.
Do you have a Community Group Question not answered here? Please e-mail bhunter@tcabc.com.
