What do Gospel Communities look like?
Gospel Communities:
Each group follows 5 core principles:
Each group has varying focuses and demographics. They are flexible in format, schedule, and childcare arrangements, allowing groups to function in a way that fits real life.
- Meet at least twice a month from September-May
- Built around shared rhythms, location, interest, and relationships
- Groups can be co-ed
- Size varies
- Leader + group shape the format
Each group follows 5 core principles:
- Fellowship – connecting with others outside of the church walls
- Sharing & Prayer – bearing each other's burdens through sharing prayer requests and praises
- Care – when a need arises, helping one another practically and prayerfully
- Growth – one planned activity that fosters spiritual conversation
- Service – Serving at least once per season in the community
Each group has varying focuses and demographics. They are flexible in format, schedule, and childcare arrangements, allowing groups to function in a way that fits real life.
What do D-Groups look like?
Discipleship Groups:
How they work:
Discipleship Groups are designed to help you develop steady habits that deepen your walk with Jesus and shape your daily life around Him.
- Engage regularly with Scripture
- Scripture memory
- Prayer
- Evangelism
- Honest accountability and encouragement
How they work:
- Meet weekly
- Groups are typically 3-5 people of the same gender
- Follow intentional rhythms of spiritual growth
Discipleship Groups are designed to help you develop steady habits that deepen your walk with Jesus and shape your daily life around Him.
FAQ
What's the difference?
Both environments are centered on Jesus and grounded in Scripture, but they emphasize different aspects of discipleship.
● Gospel Communities focus on life-on-life discipleship in community
● Discipleship Groups focus on intentional discipleship through spiritual practices
Every believer needs both of these. Many people will find value in both, while other seasons of life may only allow for one at a time.
● Gospel Communities focus on life-on-life discipleship in community
● Discipleship Groups focus on intentional discipleship through spiritual practices
Every believer needs both of these. Many people will find value in both, while other seasons of life may only allow for one at a time.
What does this mean for me and my old small group?
The heart hasn’t changed for our discipleship ministry. Uncommon communities applying God’s Word to everyday life. We are still committed to:
● Mutual ministry (Romans 1:11)
● Multiplication (2 Timothy 2:2)
You now have two clear pathways with more flexibility. We still want to maintain your close relationships, too. The best way to start in a Gospel Community or a D-Group is through your already established relationships. Now, you have two environments for growth with flexibility in how you engage.
● Mutual ministry (Romans 1:11)
● Multiplication (2 Timothy 2:2)
You now have two clear pathways with more flexibility. We still want to maintain your close relationships, too. The best way to start in a Gospel Community or a D-Group is through your already established relationships. Now, you have two environments for growth with flexibility in how you engage.
How do these help me grow?
Most people will benefit from both at different times.
Gospel Communities help you:
● Build meaningful relationships
● Share life in ways that lead to real spiritual growth
● Serve and live on mission together
D-Groups help you:
● Grow in consistent time with Jesus
● Build rhythms in Scripture, prayer, and obedience
● Experience intentional encouragement and accountability
You can participate in one or both, these aren’t competing options or levels of commitment—both are essential expressions of discipleship, and every believer should expect to benefit from each in different seasons.
Gospel Communities help you:
● Build meaningful relationships
● Share life in ways that lead to real spiritual growth
● Serve and live on mission together
D-Groups help you:
● Grow in consistent time with Jesus
● Build rhythms in Scripture, prayer, and obedience
● Experience intentional encouragement and accountability
You can participate in one or both, these aren’t competing options or levels of commitment—both are essential expressions of discipleship, and every believer should expect to benefit from each in different seasons.
Is there a list of groups available?
A list of available Gospel Communities and D-Groups will be available later this summer.
I'm interested in leading a group
If you’re interested in leading in either a Gospel Community or D-Group, we’d love to talk and pray with you. Connect with an elder, staff member, your current Small Group Leader, or a leader at the HUB.
Other details to know
● D-Groups are typically 3-5 people of the same gender
● Gospel Communities are varying sizes and demographics
● Times and locations for these groups will be determined by the individual group leaders
● Each group will determine its own childcare plans
● Leaders will be determined and groups will be advertised in late summer and early fall
● Commitments are September to May, though changes can be made if necessary
● Gospel Communities are varying sizes and demographics
● Times and locations for these groups will be determined by the individual group leaders
● Each group will determine its own childcare plans
● Leaders will be determined and groups will be advertised in late summer and early fall
● Commitments are September to May, though changes can be made if necessary
How do I join a D-Group or Gospel Community?
More information will come out soon about group specifics for the fall. Make sure you talk to one of the leaders at Harvest or go to our app for more information HERE.
Need Additional Help?
Have more questions or just need help finding the right group? Let us know how we can help on your discipleship path. Connect with Troy, our Small Groups Director.
