Faith was never meant to be lived alone
Move beyond rows.
Find your circle.
Connect Groups are where people become known, God’s Word becomes practical, and we learn to follow Jesus together.
What is a Connect Group?
A place to belong and become more like Jesus.
A Connect Group is a small community of people who gather to share life, grow in faith, and care for one another. Because groups are Berean’s primary environment for pastoral care, they are a place to celebrate what God is doing, ask honest questions, carry burdens, and find support when life gets difficult.
Connect Groups are not traditional Bible studies or social clubs. They are application-focused spiritual families where we ask, “What is God saying through His Word, and what will I do about it this week?”
Groups come in different styles and sizes. Some share a meal, some include children, and others use sermon discussion or another biblical resource. The goal is the same: helping one another become more and better Jesus followers.
What healthy community produces
Connection, growth, and multiplication.
Success is not measured by attendance alone. A thriving group helps people build trusted relationships, take their next step with Jesus, and make room for others.
Friendships extend beyond the weekly meeting through prayer, encouragement, shared meals, serving, and everyday life.
People apply Scripture, develop habits of prayer and service, and receive encouragement to take their next faithful step.
Healthy groups welcome new people, develop new leaders, and create more places where people can experience biblical community.
Getting connected
Finding a group is simple.
You do not have to know exactly what you are looking for. Start by exploring groups near your campus, then connect with a leader to learn more.
Explore groups
Browse available groups by campus, schedule, and group type in Church Center.
Ask a question
Contact the group leader to learn about the people, location, childcare, and weekly rhythm.
Try a gathering
Visit a group and see if it feels like a place where you can belong, grow, and contribute.
“When it comes to relationships, circles are better than rows.”
There are things that happen in circles that rows just are not made for: conversations, eye contact, encouragement, support, and honest prayer.
In a circle, everyone can be seen, connected, and known. We move from being an audience to actively participating in one another’s lives.
Help others find community
Interested in leading a group?
Leading a Connect Group is an opportunity to help people grow in faith and build meaningful relationships. You will not lead alone—every leader receives mentoring, training, encouragement, prayer, and ongoing support from a coach.
Healthy groups also share leadership through co-leaders, hosts, care coordinators, party coordinators, and tech coordinators, helping more people use their gifts and keeping the group sustainable.
Your circle is waiting.
Take one simple step toward deeper relationships, practical faith, and a community that will walk with you.