Life Groups

LIFE GROUPS

“We’re better together!” We tend to say that a lot around here. And, we say it because it’s true. God created us to live in community with one another (not to try and figure it all out by ourselves). The purpose of Hope’s Life Groups Ministry is to bring people together in growing, Christ-centered relationships. We do this through Life Groups—small groups of Christ-followers who meet regularly to grow relationships, study God’s Word, and serve the world around them.

Start a Life Group

A Life Group is fairly easy to get started. If you’re interested in starting a group on your own, simply follow the five short steps below and you’ll be all ready to go!

1. Invite 2 or 3 other people
   The Bible says that “where two or three gather” in Jesus’ name, He is with them. (Matt. 18:20) Ask some people around you if they’d be interested in starting a Life Group…I think you’ll be surprised how many people will say yes!
    
2. Schedule a regular meeting time
   We encourage every Life Groups to meet at least twice per month (if not once a week) and to make their meeting time consistent (ex: every other Tuesday). This makes it easy for group members to plan and make the group time a priority.
    
3. Pick a group study
   Part of being in a Life Group is growing in your relationships with God. As a group, select a sermon, book, or Bible study to go through together. We recommend that new groups check out “Community” by Andy Stanley to get started. You can borrow resources from the Hope West Des Moines Library.
   
   » Sermon-based Study
   
    
4. Select a leader (or 2)
   A leader is a person who helps the group go where God is calling them to go. But that doesn’t have to be intimidating! Once you fill out the Life Group information form in step 5, a staff member be in touch with the leader to help them lead well.
    

5. Submit Life Group info
   Once you’ve selected a group leader, have them fill out our Life Group info form with your new group’s info. A staff member will then be in touch with you shortly. They’ll be able to support your group in becoming all that God’s calling your group to be. Leaders will receive a monthly email that will provide them tips, resources and information for leading the group well.

Grow your Life Group

• Sermon-based Study
• Life Group Resource Library
• Local Serving Opportunities
• Hope Volunteer Sign-up

Add New Group Members

If you already have a Life Group, but would like to add more people for any reason, consider taking or re-taking one of our group-focused classes. Register for one of the following classes together and invite people from class to continue meeting with you and your Life Group.

• Group Launch
• Submit open group form