Community Groups

What Is a Community Group?

A Community Group is made up of 10-14 people who meet weekly to share life together through Bible study, encouragement, prayer and service opportunities. Each group is led by a facilitator that guides the discussion and reinforces the teaching objectives. A typical meeting lasts for an hour and a half.

3 Reasons Why You Should Join a Community Group

You we created for community. Build relationships essential to being a part of the body of Christ.
You we given a desire to grow. Utilize the studies to grow in faith and knowledge of God & His Kingdom.
You were gifted to serve to community and world. Each group will serve together on a regular basis to share God’s love and story with the community.

How Long Does A Group Last?

Each Community Group session lasts 8-12 weeks. Basically, we’ve broken the year into 4 quarters or sessions. At the end of each quarter, you have the choice of staying in the same group, trying a new group, or even taking a break. Most groups stay together throughout the entire year. However, groups do not meet June through August, though some may continue to meet informally or socially through the summer.

What Will We Study?

Traditionally, all groups will start the fall semester with the same study to help you select a group based on the members and not the curriculum. We believe sharing life together ios more important than impacting Biblical information, although both are needed for transformational growth. After the first series studies are chosen by the group participants as guided by the church staff. Our goal is to provide a range of topical studies that allow for personal growth in all areas of life.

When and Where Do These Groups Meet?

Most of our groups meet on the church campus on Sunday nights at 5:30pm. We do have groups meeting off-campus in different areas of our community and on different nights.

How Do I Sign Up?

Church wide sign‑ups begin at the start of each new session (August and January). You can also sign up before or after any weekend worship service, by calling the church office. Our Education Minister, James Nugent, will be happy to help you find just the right group for you. Those who are new to the church (start attending in the middle of a session) can sign up and join any group that has openings without waiting for the start of a new session.

Southside Baptist Church
316 S. Church St.
Spartanburg, SC 29306