What is a LifeGroup?

 
One of the most exciting ministries at North Ridge Community Church is our LifeGroup Ministry. The goal of our LifeGroups is to help people grow in their Christian walk in a similar way as the early church did in Acts 2:42-47. Meeting throughout the communities in Auburn in small groups of 8-12, people learn to apply the Bible to their daily lives, pray for one another, enjoy fellowship and personal support of other believers, and serve the Lord through outreach and ministry.

North Ridge Community Church has groups that meet on a weekly basis and are led by trained and committed LifeGroup Leaders. Every group has two overall purposes for meeting: first, the purpose of every LifeGroup is to build up the “community” of believers within the Body of Christ. Secondly, each group is to be a lighthouse to our “community” around us so that others might come to know Christ. With some groups already meeting and others still in the planning stages, our desire is to see these groups meet many diverse needs.

Most of the LifeGroups meet during the evenings in someone’s home. The meetings usually last about two hours and children are cared for within each home. Meals are shared together and each group has plenty of time just for building friendships. Many times extra activities (individual trips, fun and games, etc.) serve to strengthen the bonds among members of the group and the result is a true sense of belonging in the church.

Opportunities also exist for the LifeGroups to minister in the church and community. Many groups minister to hurting people within our church and people within our community who are struggling and may not have anyone to lean on. Group members regularly minister to “one another” in a multitude of ways, such as praying for each other, supporting each other emotionally through hard times, providing meals and help at home with children during illnesses, visiting people in the hospital, and many other ways. These activities really help bring the members closer together.

As the LifeGroup ministry grows and expands, more groups will be started. It is through the system of growth and expansion that people will ultimately come to know more people in our church on a deeper level than could ever be possible otherwise. And best of all, there will never be any clicks!

Finding your place in a LifeGroup is simple. All of our groups are open to guests at all times. Visiting a group in no way obligates you to join. You can visit as many groups as you like until you find the one that seems right for you. If you would like to visit a group, simply pick up one or more LifeGroup cards at the LifeGroup Information Table following our weekend service, or call the church office at (334) 826-1512.