Do you ever get the feeling that our suburbs are designed so that people barely get to connect? It seems we only get to share a tiny bit of our hearts, joys and struggles before we have to race off to the next thing. And yet, we seem to long for deeper connection and a chance to know others and be known.
At Hunt Valley Church we believe we were made for deep relationship, first with God, and then with others. In fact, it is only in relationship with others that we can fully know God.
If you’ve read our Values you know we want to be serious and intentional about doing life together. Our value of “Interdependence” speaks to how important it is to us. As you read below you’ll see that we pursue this Interdependence in a variety of small groups. Namely, Impact Groups and Triads/Quads. We invite you to check out all these options and see which fits best for you.
Small Group Forming for “The Story of Us” Series.
If you are interested in forming a small group or being in a small group for the 7-week post Easter series, “The Story of Us” Please click HERE.
Impact Groups/Small Groups
One way we encourage Interdependence is participation in one of our Impact Groups.
Meeting during the week, usually in someone’s home, these groups of 8-14 adults aim at biblical community. They are designed for spiritual formation and growth by interacting and connecting around God’s word. Small Groups are the indispensable place where people can really get to know Jesus and the joy that comes from following Him, encouraged by others on that same journey, facing the same struggles.
For more information please Mike Batley
Triads and Quads
Triads and Quads (groups of 3 and 4 people) are an effective way to grow in your spiritual life by following Christ in company with others. We are not made to make the spiritual journey alone, but to do so in conversation with others whom God so often uses to speak to us and illumine our path. Triads (and Quads) are different than one on one mentoring, for example, because the third person equalizes the interpersonal dynamic. It is easier sometimes to find a time when 3 or 4 can meet than it is for a dozen people in an Impact Group. For many people whose schedules make it difficult to participate in an Impact Group, Triads and Quads provide a realistic alternative for meeting with others on a regular basis.
If you’d like to know more about Triads and/or Quads, how to start one, how to join one, etc. You can contact Mike Batley
GroupLink
GroupLink is a 60 to 90-minute social event where you come to connect with people just like you who are interested in joining or forming a small group. Through interaction, conversation, and connecting we create a very intentional and focused time where, at the end, interested people walk out connected to a small group and have a 8 week road map to travel down as a group.
The next one tentatively schedule for this Mid-Winter. When we firm a date we will make changes here and there will be church-wide announcements. More info about GroupLink can be found here.
Small Group Leaders
Leaders, we’ve created a resource center/blog for you where you can find:
- Frequently asked questions/issues
- Study Suggestions
- Books for Leaders
