Life Groups

Life Groups are small groups of people who take care of the needs of the group members, support the congregation's mission and reach out to others beyond the group and the congregation. Life Groups effectively address four basic needs of the people of God:

Spiritual Growth. A time to be fed with the bread of life - to know and follow Jesus Christ.
Community. A social space where you can make new Christian friends.
Mutual Care. A safe place with others who care about you.
Meaningful Ministry. An opportunity to share in the work of helping others.

Our Life Group Ministry is adapted from the ChristCare system of small group ministry developed by Stephen Ministries and influenced by the book, Activate, by Nelson Searcy and Kerrick Thomas. We offer group study options during two 8-14 week semesters and a shorter summer session during the year. Click here to see a list of the current studies being offered and to sign up to participate in a Life Group.

In addition to these scheduled groups, some Life Groups meet on an on-going basis. We will help you connect with a group or start a new Life Group. It's easy: gather a few friends, share some simple refreshments, covenant to encourage and pray for each other and grow together in learning more about God and God's Word. That's all there is to it! We can help you with study resources.

So start a Life Group or join one already meeting. Click your interest, complete the form and click "send form" below. We'll take it from there and get you connected to others.

	Age-based Group. I want to do community with people my age.
	Mission-based Group. I want to do community with people who want to do mission in the church or community together.
	Gender-based Group. I want to do community with a group of my same gender.
	No Preference. I just want to do community with a group of people.
	Start a New Group. I want to start a new group with which to do community.

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Via de Cristo Reunion Groups

Another type of Life Group at St. Andrews is the Via de Cristo reunion group. Via de Cristo is a Spanish phrase meaning "Way of Christ." Via de Cristo (VDC) is a highly structured three day weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people and bring them to a new awareness of living in God's grace. It is a combined effort of lay people and clergy toward renewal of the church.

Many people of St. Andrews have "made" a VDC weekend and have begun to meet in groups that come together after the weekend in reunion groups. Reunion groups are small groups of men or women who meet regularly to study, pray, share and help one another in their quest for spiritual development.

Looking for a VdC reunion group? Email us.

Sonbeam Via de Cristo is the local organization that implements weekend retreats each year for men and women.

For more information about Life Groups,

or call the church office at (727) 734-5493.