LifeGroups connect people in Biblical community so nobody stands alone.
About
Small groups are central to Christian living and central to the spiritual health of everyone at Mountain View. These “LifeGroups“ are where people experience what the church was meant to be: a place where God’s word is taught and lived, lives are changed, people are cared for and fellowship takes place.
LifeGroups take many forms at Mountain View:
- Growth Groups study and apply scripture together.
- Service Groups come together to meet the needs in the church or community.
- Support Groups like 12-step groups that participate in our Celebrate Recovery program.
- Interest Groups gather around a shared interest like hiking
We all need to connect with others in small groups to strengthen and encourage one another. It’s through our intentional and intimate small groups that the body of Christ is strengthened and God’s purposes for the church are fulfilled.
Joining a small group is easy. Contact Dean Jenkins to find a group that meets near you.
Resource Articles
- Blockbuster Strategy
When was the last time you watched a movie at home with your family and a few friends? Did you call the church office to decide wh… (read entire article) - Serving the Lords Supper
“…The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my bod… (read entire article)
Forms for LifeGroup Leaders
- Web Information Update
- Start Up Checklist
- Leader Commitment/Covenant
- Leader Application
- Group Registration/Planning Sheet
- Small Group Calendar
LifeGroup Curriculum
Mountain View has a variety of small group curriculum your LifeGroup can use. The curriculum is organized into four categories:
- Books of the Bible
- Doctrine
- Life skills
- Spiritual growth
If you find other curriculum not listed below, please inform Dean Jenkins so we can consider adding it to our library of resources. We also have some suggested material for new groups that are just getting started.
Books of the Bible
- Lifechange Series - Multiple Books (Navigators)
- Living the Letters Series - Multiple Epistles (Navigators)
- James Vol. 1 & 2 ~ Rick Warren
- 1 Thessalonians Vol. 1 & 2 ~ Rick Warren
Doctrine
- Starting Point - Find Your Place in the Story (This is a theology for beginners series) (North Point)
- Pursuit of Holiness – Book and Study Guide ~ Jerry Bridges
- The Jesus I never Knew ~ Philip Yancey
- What’s So Amazing About Grace? ~ Philip Yancey
Life Skills
- Wide Angle – Framing Your Worldview ~ Rick Warren & Charles Colson
- For Men Only ~ Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
- For Women Only ~ Shaunti Feldhahn
- Love & Respect ~ Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
- Your Time-Starved Marriage ~ Dr. Les Parrott, Dr. Leslie Parrott
- Sacred Marriage ~ Gary L Thomas
Spiritual Growth
- A Spiritual Formation Workbook ~ James Bryan Smith
- Come Thirsty ~ Max Lucado
- Cure for the Common Life ~ Max Lucado
- A Gentle Thunder ~ Max Lucado
- Experiencing the Heart of Jesus ~ Max Lucado
- Experiencing God ~ Henry Blackaby, Claude V. King
- If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat ~John Ortberg
- The Life You’ve Always Wanted ~ John Ortberg, Stephen Sorenson, Amanda Sorenson
- When God’s People Pray ~ Jim Cymbala
- The Way of a Worshipper ~ Buddy Owens
New Group Curriculum
- Beginning Life Together
- Connecting Life Together
- Growing to Be Like Christ
- Doing Life Together Series
The following websites have additional articles and ideas to help your small group grow closer: