Meetings & Expectations

Weekly Meetings:

  • BE THERE: Each member is asked to prioritize meetings for a whole session (6 weeks). The end/start of each session is an on-ramp for new members and an off-ramp for those who may need to take a break.

  • TIME: Each meeting is 2 hours long. During that time, we aim to have a distraction-free environment and stay on topic.

  • MEETING: Each week includes:

    • Scripture Memory

    • Prayer

    • Weekly Video

    • Group Discussion

    • Closing Prayer

  • MEMORIZE: Memorizing Scripture is hard for some, but we give you the tools and the accountability to hide God’s Word in your heart!

  • PRAYER: Every session you’ll be paired with a prayer partner. You’ll spend 30 minutes of each session together—confessing sin, sharing requests, and praying for each other. For MOST members, this becomes the most cherished part of D-Group.

  • PARTICIPATE: Some of us have the tendency to speak less, while others have more to say. It’s important that everyone participates in the group discussion. People who don’t often contribute or think they “know less” are more valued than they realize! And those who have more to say need to encourage and serve their D-Group by making sure there’s space for it.

Expectations:

  • CHRISTIAN: Our goal is to help those who know Jesus deepen their faith in Him. Please review our Beliefs page if you have questions.

    [Two excellent resources for the person who isn’t a follower of Jesus are: The Walk (book by Stephen Smallman) and The Path (sermon series by The Village Church).]

  • CHURCH: D-Group does not replace your local church. While you can join a D-Group if you’re between churches, our expectation is that you actively seek participation in a local expression of the Church.

  • SHARES: Each session members are asked to pay a $25 registration fee. (Borrowing investment terminology, we refer to these as “Shares”—because we want you to be invested and see returns on that investment!) We waive Shares for those who are first-time members in D-Group (for their first session), and those who serve as Fellows also have Shares waived.

  • 18+: (or no longer in High School) We believe that the student ministries of the local church are best equipped to disciple children and students.

  • COMMITTED: D-Group is structured and has work to do between meetings. Each member must commit to doing the work and showing up ready!

  • TEACHABLE: We expect that God will teach us something new about Himself and His Word. As a result, His Spirit will prompt repentance, change, and growth in our own lives.