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Small Group Location and Leaders Spring 2012


Dave RamseyFinancial Freedom Course

Sunday 1-3PM at the church in Kid Venture Large Room

Richard Sims Facilitator

Cost $95 per person or couple

903-769-9651 home

 

Haney/Boyd Small Group

Sunday 6:00PM

Jason Boyd and Robert Haney Facilitators

Wendy Haney and Kathy Boyd Facilitators

903-769-2729 Boyd Home

903-769-9364 Haney Home

 

Crouch/Masterson Small Group

Monday 6:30 PM

Edward Crouch and Jeff Masterson Facilitators

903-725-5193 Home

danylouu@yahoo.com for email list and information

 

Rossen Small Group

Thursday 6:30 PM

Andy Rossen and Kenneth Wuerch Facilitator

903-725-3284 Home

 

Conner/Turner Small Group

Jake Conner Facilitator

Tuesday 6:00PM

903-725-7391 Home

 

Rogers Small Group

Paul Rogers Facilitator

Thursday 6:30 PM

903-769-5467

 

Langford Small Group

Tommy Langford Facilitator

1st and 3rd Friday

903-769-4573 Home

 

Ward Small Group

Mike Ward Facilitator

Wednesday 7:00pm at the church Kid Venture Large Room

903-613-2094

 

Women’s Small Groups

Monday 8:30AM At the Church Kid Venture Large Room

Ashley Conner Facilitator

903-725-7391 Home

 

Wednesday 6:30PM

Rhonda Sanders Facilitator

903-769-3999 Home

 

Students Small Groups and Worship

Wednesday 6-8PM at the church in the Worship Center

Grades 6th-12 Grade

Food and Fun 6:00PM

Worship and Small Groups 6:50PM

Jake Conner Facilitator

903-769-5052 Office

903-725-7391 Home

 

Singles

Monthly as Announced

Rhonda Dana and Clancy Holmes Facilitators

903-497-0476 Clancy Cell


About Small Groups

Mission & Strategy OF Small GROUPS

VISION OF THE SUMMIT:
       
    Connecting People to God and others…Relationship!

OUR MISSION...

    Our mission is to lead people into a growing Relationship with Jesus Christ...

ACCOMPLISHING THE MISSION…

    Providing a predictable small group environment where participants experience authentic community and spiritual growth.

SIMPLE PURPOSE...

What They are not:
    •  Social clubs.
    •  Meditation groups.
    •  Support groups.
    •  Teaching environments.

What They do ...
Provide a predictable small group environment where participants experience authentic community and spiritual growth.

Small Group FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) DOWNLOAD

Q. What is a Small Group?

The purpose of Small Groups is to connect and grow authentic relationships with God, our brothers and sisters, and our neighbors. Small Groups function as the main way for the church body to become like family. In Small Groups, people talk through life issues, eat together, pray together, laugh together, serve others together, etc.

Q. Why are Small Groups so important to Summit Heights?

We intentionally say that getting connected means participating in both the Sunday gatherings and a Small Group. Sundays are a time for celebrating in worship together, hearing the preaching of the Word, and sharing in Communion. Smaller Groups are preferred for building relationships with one another and living life together. Both types of gatherings meet different needs in the spiritual health of the Church as well as individually, which is why we emphasize both.

Q. Is a Small Group like a Bible Study?

Small Groups are an environment for building relationships with one another which strongly emphasizes challenging one another to drive God’s Word deeply into our lives. Most Groups follow a DVD Driven Series on Life Issues; some choose to work through another book of the Bible. In all cases, Bible reading and discussion is geared toward personal life application and transformation rather than intensive Bible teaching.

Q. What does a typical Small Group meeting involve??

A typical meeting involves time for food, conversation, prayer, and discussion for applying the Bible to practical living. Many Small Groups have periodic special events such as barbeques or parties.

Q. Do I have to be a member of Summit Heights to attend a Small Group??

No. If you consider Summit your church home, you are welcome to join a Small Group before becoming a member. However, we do stress the importance of completing your membership, since Small Groups are intended for those who call Summit Heights home and for the friends and neighbors we are trying to reach. Small Groups are not intended for those who consider Summit Heights Group involvement a supplement to their attendance at other churches. Membership is required to be a Small Group Leader or Host.

Q. I’m not/don’t know if I’m a Christian. Can I attend a Small Group??

Definitely. Joining a Small Group is a great way to find out more about Jesus and see what Christians are like. If you have questions, we can help you process through them.

Q. Are my children welcome to attend the Group??

We love the idea of families attending a Group together. Plans for accomodating children vary from Group to Group. Feel free to either inquire with the Group directly, or email summithf@yahoo.com for a recommendation.

Q. How can I find a Small Group for college age/singles/young married/married with children/empty nesters?

Summit Heights appreciates the value of relationships between people in various life stages, so connecting people by neighborhood or region is our goal.  We encourage you pursue relationships both with those who are in a similar life stage as you, and those in different stages. Ideally, you’d find a Group with a blend of both.

Q. Are there various kinds of Small Groups - bible study focused, service focused, etc??

Our vision is for each Group to be active in diverse ways, as an overall sign of Group health. God-given passions and areas of gifting are reflected through individual Group members. Here is how the Apostle Paul put the idea:

1 Corinthians 12:17-20  If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

Q. How big is each Small Group?

Small Groups are designed to be small enough for members to get to know each other well. When a Group grows to a size of approximately 12 people, they are strongly encouraged to focus on planting a new Group out of the original Group.

Q. What if I cannot attend a Group regularly??

Consistent participation is very important for the stability of Groups, and not all Groups are equally able to accommodate irregular attendees. Due to the effect on the Group as a whole, a minimum expectation is that individuals should attend more than half of the meetings.

Q. What if there isn’t a Group that works with my schedule?

Each Community Group meets at the time and location that works for the majority of people in the Group. In time, it is possible that a Group could form that would be a better match for those with less common schedules.

Q. What if I’ve tried a Small Group and it wasn’t a good fit?

We recognize that you may need to visit a few Community Groups before you find the right fit. Our goal is to help you minimize the number of Groups you might visit, and help you settle into a Group you can call home as quickly as possible. If you’d like help finding a good fit, please contact us for assistance by emailing summithf@yahoo.com.

Q. Why isn’t there a Group located near me??

Small Groups expand into new areas when and where we have a Summit Heights member who desires to host a Group. Our ability to plant Groups in new areas is influenced by the number of people in a given area who attend Summit Heights. If the next closest Group is too far away to attend, check back periodically to see if a Group has planted in an area closer to you. We recommend that you to join the nearest Group to you so that you can be plugged into the Community in the meantime.

Q. Do I have to attend the Small Group closest to where I live??

Not necessarily, but location is an important consideration. Much of the actual Community that exists in a Small Group may take place informally outside of the Small Group gatherings. This is a great disadvantage for someone who does not already live or work near the area where the Group meets.













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