Community Groups

When & Where

Dates

Every other Wednesday night

Dinner

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Discussion

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Place

Members’ homes in San Jose

You’re invited! Join us for dinner, discussion, and friendly community.

Cultivating Community

While our larger Sunday gatherings provide us with opportunities to both deepen and experience our relationships within the body, we believe that smaller, consistent groups offer an especially helpful setting for cultivating the community we need. Community Groups consist of 10-15 adults from diverse ages, life stages, backgrounds, and experiences. They meet every two weeks in a member’s home for dinner and discussion. Occasionally, these groups are rearranged to give members a chance to build new relationships, grow others in the body, and be grown by them. As the apostle Paul reminds us, “The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you,’ nor again the head to the feet, ‘I have no need of you’” (1 Corinthians 12:21, ESV). The relationships in our eclectic Community Groups and our gender-specific Discipleship Groups play a vital role in fulfilling our mission of building up the body through personal discipleship.

Applying the Bible to Our Lives Together

We grow each other through guided discussions of the sermon passage with a focus on applying God’s Word to our personal lives. We encourage and edify one another by sharing our diverse insights, applications, and experiences with the group, sharpening one another like iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17). Our Discussion Guides follow a consistent structure based on the “Hook, Book, Look, Took” model (Lawrence O. Richards, Creative Bible Teaching). This approach starts with a question intended to spark interest and engage us in the discussion topic (“Hook”). Then we examine the Scripture passage itself, refreshing or clarifying the sermon's interpretive points (“Book”). Next, we reflect on how the text applies to our lives today (“Look”). Finally, we identify concrete, practical steps to take in response to the passage (“Took”). This method is easy to repeat and adaptable to various Bible teaching contexts. One of our goals is to help equip members to effectively teach the Bible in their homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and church settings. With this missional focus, we aim to instill a practical approach to Bible teaching through our Community Group discussions. View our latest Discussion Guide below.

Discussion Guide

Invite Others! Everyone is Welcome

Community Groups are open to everyone! Whether you’re a Christian looking for a church or a non-Christian exploring the church, our Community Groups are for you. If you're looking for an opportunity to have meaningful conversations about the Bible, visiting our home gatherings is a great place to start. Inviting others is not only welcome but encouraged. Feel free to join us for dinner, discussion, or both. If you can only attend part of the evening, that’s perfectly fine. We hope you’ll find a fun, welcoming community here!

Frequently Asked Questions

Fill out the form below! We’ll connect you with a Community Group for one of our upcoming gatherings. We look forward to seeing you there!
There's no need to prepare beforehand, but if you have time we encourage members to review the Discussion Guide in advance. Reflecting on the questions can help you better contribute to the discussion and edify your fellow members. Additionally, rereading the sermon passage and any notes you took is always helpful.
Casual and relaxed. Whether you're coming from home, work, or elsewhere, feel free to wear whatever you’re comfortable in or find most convenient.
Nope, just yourself! The Community Groups handle the meal arrangements, so there's no need for you to bring anything. Once you let us know you're coming, we'll inform the members preparing the meal.
We enjoy a variety of meals together! If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in the form below. We’ll let you know about any accommodations we can make. You’re also welcome to bring your own meal and join for the fellowship!
We use Discussion Guides prepared by one of our pastors, following the “Hook, Book, Look, Took” model described above. Typically, we gather around a table or in a living room setting, work through the discussion questions together, and allow everyone to share their thoughts, answers, or questions. While we aim to cover the key points from the guide, we often use the questions more flexibility.

No. While listening to the sermon may be helpful, it is not necessary in order to participate in the discussions! If you would like to listen to the sermon beforehand, visit the Sermons page.

No. You’re welcome to come just to sit, listen, and enjoy the time with everyone. You won’t be called on to introduce yourself, share your thoughts, or answer any questions.
Families come to Community Groups together! Nursing mothers usually stay for the discussion with their babies. Little kids often play together nearby. Depending on their age, an adult might join them outside. Older children are encouraged to stay, listen, and contribute to the discussion!
Absolutely! Everyone is welcome at our Community Groups. It’s a privilege to meet new people and hear different perspectives. Feel free to share your thoughts if you’d like, but no pressure if not. We look forward to meeting you!

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