Life Groups
We know that connecting is very important. Life Groups are a place to create a sense of community and build lifelong relationships. Being a part of a large church generates a need to interact with a smaller group where people have similar interests or are in a similar stage of life. This is what a Life Group is all about. You are not assigned to a group, but we encourage you to visit several and find one that fits you. Life Groups meet on Sunday mornings and give you the opportunity to not only attend worship services, but also, participate in life-changing Bible study with your friends. In fact, here is an acronym that describes Life Groups and expresses their purpose in a well thought out way:
Living in community simply means that we share life together. Another way of saying this is that we are there for one another in good times and bad. We pray for and care for one another. We grow in our relationship with Christ together. Investing in growth speaks of our determination to grow more like Christ. In a community we can hold each other accountable for the development of spiritual disciplines in our lives. We become intentional about our plan to discover all Christ has for us and about studying His Word. Finding your purpose is recognition of God’s giftedness. He has uniquely designed and gifted each one of us. In community with others, we begin to discover these gifts and become better equipped our life. It is through Life Groups that we begin to see people stepping up into leadership. It is our prayer that you will take the next step in being a part of our church family by connecting with a Life Group. Make it a priority today!
Colonial Heights Campus
Men’s 8am
Description: All Men
Teacher: Jim Hassick/Kenny Turner
Room: C101
Bold Witness
Description: Coed 40+
Teacher: Tom Manson/Paul Currin
Room: C123
New Morning Mercies
Description: Coed 50+
Teacher: Don Dersch/Rod Meade
Room: C121
Women of Grace
Description: All Women
Teacher: Vicki Manuel
Room: C122
Rock Solid
Description: Coed 40-52
Teacher: Mark Atkinson/David Crites/Mark Herndon
Room: C101
Growing In God's Word
Description: Coed 47-65
Teacher: David Rice/Rico Patterson
Room: Mod 4
SELAH
Description: Choir/Creative Arts Coed All
Teacher: Chris Besser/Mike Osborne
Room: Choir Room
The Upper Room
Description: Coed 50-59
Teacher: Jeff Fuller/Roddy Chestnut
Room: C100
Faith Builders
Description: Coed 60+
Teacher: Roy Moore/Shannon Staton
Room: C123
Spiritual Warriors
Description: Coed All
Teacher: Pat Crocker/Bill Lawning
Room: C124
Christians in Action
Description: Young Couples 25-39
Teacher: Eric Shepperson/Karen Hahn
Room: C121
Fellowship of the Rings
Description: Young Newlyweds
Teacher: Josh Hetzler/Mike Ireland
Room: C103
THRIVE
Description: Coed 47-65
Teacher: Rick Cottrell/Rich Malone/Jim Reeves/David Cloninger
Room: Mod 1
The Rock Class
Description: Young Couples 25-39
Teacher: Ronnie and Tina West
Room: Mod 2
Youth High School
Description: Youth High School
Room: Youth Auditorium
Youth Middle School
Description: Youth Middle School
Room: Youth Auditorim
Men's 10:45
Description: All Men
Teacher: Kirk Passopulo/Kirby Southall
Room: C101
Sisters by Grace
Description: All Women
Teacher: Dema Cole/Ellen Moore/Debi Southall
Room: MOD 1
Children K-5th Grade
Description: Children K-5th Grade
Room: Children’s Wing
The Second Act
Description: Coed 35-49
Teacher: Wayne Williamson/Les Byrnside
Room: C124
Friends in Faith
Description: Coed 50-65
Teacher: Bert Gunter/David Wyman
Room: C123
Emmanuel Grace
Description: Coed 60+
Teacher: Gary Moore/Charlie Toombs
Room: C121
Young Adults
Description: Young Adults
Teacher: Brad Atkinson/Jordan West
Room: Youth Cafe
Better Together
Description: Co-ed adults
Teachers: Dave Rice/Paul King
Room: Mod 2
Life Groups – Off Campus
Living in community is very important! In a large church it is easy to slip in unnoticed and never really form the relationships that are necessary for living out God’s plan for us as far as being a part of a real community of believers. At The Heights, we connect best with others through LIFE Groups. It is in these small groups “where friends become family.” Through LIFE Groups we experience individual spiritual growth, strengthening and support from others and we a sense of direction and purpose from God. We also develop new leaders from within these groups. Being connected in a Life Group is one of the first steps we desire to see each and every new member take.
Many of our LIFE Groups meet on-campus on Sunday Mornings. We have a large selection of different groups to choose from including stage of life and age groupings for all. All this information can be located online and at the information center in the concourse. The great thing about on-campus groups is that we have ongoing ministries for all members of the family going on at the same time. We encourage you to try several out and then create a habit of being a part of our group ministry.
We also offer off campus LIFE Groups. We have groups meeting anytime and anywhere. These groups typically are smaller and meet on different days during the week. They offer the intimacy of meeting in someone’s homes and time to enjoy one another’s company along with a Bible Study.
Off Campus Childcare Reimbursement FormIf you would like more information about one of the Life Groups, please complete the form below.