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Community Groups are the redesign and rebrand of Central’s Life Group Ministry and is the new vision for Life Groups. They are similar to life groups in that they are made up of individuals who meet in homes during the week, study God’s Word together, care for one another and hold each other accountable to living out their faith.

1. As a church, we've recognized the need to move from being just information driven, to a life of transformation and outward focus. What we've learned through COVID has emphasized the need to make these changes.

2. Life Groups at Central have been around for over 10 years. Anything that’s been around 10 years obviously has worked! But anything that’s been around that long can also experience mission drift.

3. We’ve heard from many who’ve completed Rooted a desire and need for structure and clarity for group life after Rooted. For many, going from Rooted straight into a life group has been a difficult transition.

Community Groups are focused much more on living out faith in the community. It also has a 9 month structured study called Abide to help groups orient to living on mission, developing a mission statement as a group and maintaining the rhythms learned in Rooted.

Not at this time. However, Community Groups are something we are asking and encouraging all life groups to opt in to and is the new vision for life groups.

Community Groups are formed out of Rooted or already established Life Groups or individuals who have experienced Rooted. See the Groups Lead or Campus Pastor at your campus for more information.

Community Groups are designed for anyone who has completed Rooted. While completing Rooted is not a prerequisite to join a Community Group it is highly encouraged as Community Groups build on what is learned in Rooted. Anyone can be a part of a Community Group though - neighbors, friends etc.

No. While we do highly encourage everyone in a Community Group to have experienced Rooted we do understand that Rooted isn’t always the starting point for everyone. Community Groups are a great way to engage and befriend neighbors and others in the community.

Abide is a 9 month study that helps your group stay Rooted and live on mission. Each month a different biblical topic is covered. Week 1 focuses on Bible Study. Week 2 is Family Meal to laugh, catch up, pray for one another, and discuss what was learned in week 1. Week 3 is Equipping where the group is taught either by the leader or a video a practical tool related to the biblical topic. Week 4 is in Action where the group is able to practice what they learned. Throughout the 9 month experience one of the goals of the group is to identify a mission statement of how, as a group, you all can Love Beyond and serve in your community.

Yes. Abide is a study that focuses on the values of what it means to be a Community Group and gives you and your group practical tools to stay Rooted and live on mission.

Abide is similar to Rooted in that it gives structure and purpose to your group. Abide weaves the rhythms of Rooted into the 9 month study to help you and your group stay connected to Rooted.

Living on mission as a group! Your Groups Pastor or Campus Pastor will provide you with more details as you get closer to completing the study.

Community Groups fall under the Grow groups umbrella. Grow Groups are groups at Central that lead you to grow in your faith in community. Interest Groups are different in that they form around common interests, hobbies etc. like hiking, sports and interests. Care groups are for those seeking relational healing in life’s peaks and valleys.

That's great! Our hope as a church is that your group would step into becoming a Community Group this Fall. Your group leader can reach out to the Groups Pastor on your campus for details!

That's ok! We'd encourage you to consider leading one or joining one this Fall. Remember, God did not create us to live out the Christian life alone. Maybe you could lead a hiking group, or a Rooted group or a Cares group! See your Groups Pastor or Campus Pastor for details.