At Mt. Hope we’re working to build a culture of discipleship where we can grow deeper in our love for God and one another. We encourage everyone to join a Connect Group as an application of "Love One Another" because we believe that connecting with one another authentically in biblical community helps us grow in spiritual maturity. Connect Groups allow us to form stronger relationships with fellow believers.
As a church, we are focused on three primary types of Connect Groups (click on the links below for more information and how to sign up for current and upcoming Connect Groups.):
*Interested in proposing a Topical study or Leading a Connect Group? Please complete the "Connect Group Proposal" form below.
*See our "Connect Group FAQs" for more information, or email our Connect Group coordinator at: marianmarino777@gmail.com
As a church, we are focused on three primary types of Connect Groups (click on the links below for more information and how to sign up for current and upcoming Connect Groups.):
- Bible Study- to study a biblical theme, a group of passages, or a book of the Bible together
- Topical Study- to discuss a specific topic from a biblical perspective (e.g. marriage, grief, a book by a Christian author, etc.)
- Care Group- to go beyond socializing (i.e. small talk) with an emphasis on caring for one another in Christ (e.g. via sharing, praying, encouraging, talking about how God's Word has impacted you, and/or other helpful means in God’s Word).
*Interested in proposing a Topical study or Leading a Connect Group? Please complete the "Connect Group Proposal" form below.
*See our "Connect Group FAQs" for more information, or email our Connect Group coordinator at: marianmarino777@gmail.com
Bible Studies are held on an ongoing, regular (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly) basis at the church (or other agreed upon location) and are open for anyone to join at any time. They are focused, Bible study based on books of the Bible or related topics. A "Connect Group", they are also designed to help people get to know each other better.
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Topical Studies are meant to facilitate authentic, loving relationships by providing an opportunity for discussion, prayer, spiritual enrichment, encouragement, fellowship, etc... centered around a topic that the Lord has laid on the facilitator’s heart. Groups may study biblical topics, attributes of God, or other issues as they relate to our faith (e.g., parenting, marriage, grief, neighboring, etc...), collaborate together on service projects, and more.
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Care Groups have an intentional emphasis on building authentic relationships with a few others on a deeper, more personal level. These groups will be organized by the members themselves. Once a group is formed, the group may decide on how best to fellowship and care for each other (e.g., sharing, praying, encouraging, exercising God's gifts of grace or any other helpful means in God's word).
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