A Growth Group is an informal gathering of people who are interested in mutually  developing their own spiritual growth by investigating together what the Bible has to say about a particular subject.  A Growth Group is small enough (10-12 people) to allow anyone who wishes to participate the freedom to speak within a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Each group is directed by a leader who has reviewed the passage and is prepared to guide the conversation.  However, no one in the group is required to speak.  This self-discovery discussion format multiplies the benefits of each individual’s own study by giving them an opportunity to share insights or just “listen in” to the conversation.

Many people have reported that they enjoy this format because they can read their Bible for themselves, but they are not reading it by themselves!  Others have said they appreciate this non-denominational approach because the Bible itself is the only material used in the conversations.

Each group meets in a home or our church building weekly for one hour.  All lessons are self-contained, and require no previous attendance, so anyone can “drop in” to visit any group at any time.  The College Avenue Church of Christ (1817 N. College Avenue) provides free supervised childcare for infants, and special ministries for older children, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. each Sunday night to make it possible for parents to participate in a Growth Group undistracted.

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