LifeGroups

Some churches use the term Small Groups or Cell Groups for what we call LifeGroups. Regardless of the name, the point is that we get involved in a group of believers and do life with them. The church is not what happens on Sunday morning (that’s just one opportunity for corporate worship). The church is what happens every single day…groups of God’s people living in community and learning to walk with God in their every day (hence the name: LifeGroup).

LifeGroups give you the opportunity to connect—deeply and intimately—with other believers. They’re a safe place to hold one another accountable, be authentic, and learn how to love Jesus! Life is not always easy. Sometimes it’s downright hard. LifeGroups provide a safe place for healing and support—it’s the church in action.

LifeGroups are absolutely central to everything we do here at Pinecrest. We aren’t just a church with LifeGroups, we are a church of LifeGroups. It’s the place to see Jesus change us, to get to know other people, care for one another, and serve our community.

At Pinecrest, we want you to find a group of people to share your life and spiritual journey with…we want you to find a group where you feel like you belong and fit in.  Sometimes you’ll find that right away; sometimes it takes a little while to find that perfect fit. We encourage you to try at least 2 or 3 LifeGroups before you settle in. And don’t worry, nobody’s feelings will get hurt. It might seem a little weird to you, but our leaders and groups want you to find the right place too.

How to Find a LifeGroup

Finding a LifeGroup is typically the hardest part of getting involved. Let’s face it, it can be intimidating to walk into a group of people you don’t know very well. We want to help with that process.

There are two ways to get started (and neither requires you getting out of your comfort zone…yet):

1. Look through and search our listing of LifeGroups.
   Find one that meets close to you, meets at the right time, has kids (or no kids), etc.
2. If you’re more visual, you can start by looking at our map of LifeGroups.
   This will help you get a visual representation of the groups closest to you.

If you’re the bold, outgoing type and you find a LifeGroup you want to try, just give them a call and find out when they meet next. If you’d like a little more help, our Pastor of Spiritual Formation, David Baumgartner would love to help you out! Just send him an email at david@pinecrestonline.org, give him a call at 720-851-2300, grab him on a Sunday morning, or write “LifeGroup” on your communication card and we’ll help you find a group that fits you and make a personal introduction to break that ice.