South Bay Group

Leader Resources.

South Bay Groups

  • Gather weekly
  • Share a meal
  • Pray together
  • Live out the way of Jesus in everyday life

Yearly 
Structure

14 weeks 

  • Sep 7 - Dec 7, 2025
  • Jan 18 - Apr 19, 2026
  • May 10 - Aug 9, 2026

Semester
Structure

Curriculum led weekly discussions, potentially provided by church leadership.

Once a semester complete a service project.

Weekly Structure

Family Time, Gather & Eat 

Eating together is the secret sauce to creating deep and fun community. So grab a bite to eat - it doesn’t have to be fancy - order pizza, chips and guac, or a potluck dinner are all great options. If a meal is too much then go simple. Put the kettle on and have tea and dark chocolate.

Curriculum

This is our time to dig in deep to what God wants to teach us, and to grow together into the likeness of Jesus. This time together will be beautiful if everyone leans in, commits to being safe listeners, and refuses to be anything other than vulnerable in our heart posture before God. It is in this place we must humbly come before God and say, “Lord I want to meet with you, I want you to change me, and I want you to do it alongside and in the midst of this community of brothers and sisters”.

Prayer

  1. Rejoice - Pause and rest in God’s presence. What can we celebrate from this past week? Where have you seen God’s goodness in your life or in the lives of others? Share and give thanks together.
  2. Ask - Bring what’s surfaced, your needs, longings, and questions, and surrender them to God in trust. Pray for one another and for God’s kingdom to come in these areas.
3. Receive - As you offer these to God, open your heart to receive His grace, forgiveness, and peace. Trust His unfailing love.

Tip: Designate one person to write down these prayer requests and post them in your Church Center group chat so we can keep praying together throughout the week.

Groups Curriculum

Mission & Serving

Grocery Giveaway

A great monthly option to meet the food needs in our community and share the love of Jesus on the third Saturday of every month.

Serve Day

A great seasonal option that occurs two to three times a year. Many serving projects all with trusted partners in need nearby.

Echo Riverview

A great flexible option this nonprofit provides emergency food, clothing, and life-stabilizing resources to those in crisis.