Discipleship Groups
Discipleship Groups
Life is better when we grow together.
Turn Sunday’s message into everyday faith through Scripture, conversation, prayer, and meaningful relationships.
Why We Gather
Spiritual growth doesn't happen in isolation
God created us for relationship. Sunday services give us an opportunity to worship together, hear God’s Word, and respond to the Holy Spirit—but meaningful relationships need room to grow beyond a Sunday morning.
Discipleship Groups give us a place to talk honestly, ask questions, pray for one another, and put biblical truth into practice. They help us move from attending in a crowd to being known in community.
Discipleship Groups give us a place to talk honestly, ask questions, pray for one another, and put biblical truth into practice. They help us move from attending in a crowd to being known in community.
Be known
Be encouraged
Find people who know your name, hear your story, and notice when you are not there.
Be challenged
Grow alongside people who help you apply God’s Word and continue taking steps toward Jesus.
Walk with people who will pray for you, celebrate victories, and support you through difficult seasons.
Be sent
Encourage one another to serve, reach people, and live on mission beyond the group gathering.
Why We Gather
Spiritual growth doesn't happen in isolation
God created us for relationship. Sunday services give us an opportunity to worship together, hear God’s Word, and respond to the Holy Spirit—but meaningful relationships need room to grow beyond a Sunday morning.
Discipleship Groups give us a place to talk honestly, ask questions, pray for one another, and put biblical truth into practice. They help us move from attending in a crowd to being known in community.
Discipleship Groups give us a place to talk honestly, ask questions, pray for one another, and put biblical truth into practice. They help us move from attending in a crowd to being known in community.
Be known
Be encouraged
Find people who know your name, hear your story, and notice when you are not there.
Be challenged
Grow alongside people who help you apply God’s Word and continue taking steps toward Jesus.
Walk with people who will pray for you, celebrate victories, and support you through difficult seasons.
Be sent
Encourage one another to serve, reach people, and live on mission beyond the group gathering.
We do not simply need a place to attend. We need people to walk with.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Hebrews 10:24–25
24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Galatians 6:2
2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
We do not simply need a place to attend. We need people to walk with.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Hebrews 10:24–25
24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Galatians 6:2
2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
What is a Discipleship Group?
A place to connect, grow, and follow Jesus together.
A Discipleship Group is a smaller gathering of people who meet consistently to build relationships and grow in their faith.
Groups may form around a common interest, age range, life stage, or demographic. Some may include families, couples, men, women, young adults, or people who enjoy a shared activity. Others may simply bring together people looking for biblical community.
The format can vary, but every Discipleship Group remains centered on the same purpose: helping people know Jesus, apply His Word, and become more like Him.
Groups may form around a common interest, age range, life stage, or demographic. Some may include families, couples, men, women, young adults, or people who enjoy a shared activity. Others may simply bring together people looking for biblical community.
The format can vary, but every Discipleship Group remains centered on the same purpose: helping people know Jesus, apply His Word, and become more like Him.
What is a Discipleship Group?
A place to connect, grow, and follow Jesus together.
A Discipleship Group is a smaller gathering of people who meet consistently to build relationships and grow in their faith.
Groups may form around a common interest, age range, life stage, or demographic. Some may include families, couples, men, women, young adults, or people who enjoy a shared activity. Others may simply bring together people looking for biblical community.
The format can vary, but every Discipleship Group remains centered on the same purpose: helping people know Jesus, apply His Word, and become more like Him.
Groups may form around a common interest, age range, life stage, or demographic. Some may include families, couples, men, women, young adults, or people who enjoy a shared activity. Others may simply bring together people looking for biblical community.
The format can vary, but every Discipleship Group remains centered on the same purpose: helping people know Jesus, apply His Word, and become more like Him.
Relationships are the environment
People grow when they feel known, welcomed, and able to participate honestly.
Scripture is the foundation
Group conversations are grounded in God’s Word rather than personal opinion alone.
Sunday provides the starting point
Discipleship is the goal
Leaders receive a sermon-based devotion that helps the group revisit and apply the weekend message.
The group is not only a social gathering. It exists to help people take practical steps in following Jesus.
The shared interest may open the door, but discipleship remains the purpose.
Relationships are the environment
People grow when they feel known, welcomed, and able to participate honestly.
Scripture is the foundation
Group conversations are grounded in God’s Word rather than personal opinion alone.
Sunday provides the starting point
Discipleship is the goal
Leaders receive a sermon-based devotion that helps the group revisit and apply the weekend message.
The group is not only a social gathering. It exists to help people take practical steps in following Jesus.
The shared interest may open the door, but discipleship remains the purpose.
Sunday starts the conversation...
Each week, Turning Point provides group leaders with a sermon-based devotion. The guide helps the group return to the message, engage with Scripture, discuss what God is teaching them, and identify practical ways to respond.
Leaders do not have to create a new lesson every week. The church provides the foundation so leaders can focus on facilitating conversation, caring for people, and helping the group grow.
Leaders do not have to create a new lesson every week. The church provides the foundation so leaders can focus on facilitating conversation, caring for people, and helping the group grow.
Sunday starts the conversation...
Each week, Turning Point provides group leaders with a sermon-based devotion. The guide helps the group return to the message, engage with Scripture, discuss what God is teaching them, and identify practical ways to respond.
Leaders do not have to create a new lesson every week. The church provides the foundation so leaders can focus on facilitating conversation, caring for people, and helping the group grow.
Leaders do not have to create a new lesson every week. The church provides the foundation so leaders can focus on facilitating conversation, caring for people, and helping the group grow.
1. Gather on Sunday
The church worships together, hears God’s Word, and receives the weekend message.
2. Revisit the message
The group uses the sermon-based devotion to remember the central truth and key Scripture from Sunday.
3. Talk honestly
4. Pray together
Group members ask questions, share perspectives, and discuss how the message connects with real life.
The group brings needs, decisions, struggles, and opportunities before God.
We do not want to hear the Word and move on. We want to help one another live it out.
1. Gather on Sunday
The church worships together, hears God’s Word, and receives the weekend message.
2. Revisit the message
The group uses the sermon-based devotion to remember the central truth and key Scripture from Sunday.
3. Talk honestly
4. Pray together
Group members ask questions, share perspectives, and discuss how the message connects with real life.
The group brings needs, decisions, struggles, and opportunities before God.
We do not want to hear the Word and move on. We want to help one another live it out.
There is more than one way to connect.
People connect in different ways and during different seasons. That is why Discipleship Groups can be built around interests, ages, life stages, demographics, or general community.
The best group is usually not the one with the most impressive description. It is one you can attend consistently, participate in honestly, and grow with over time.
The best group is usually not the one with the most impressive description. It is one you can attend consistently, participate in honestly, and grow with over time.
There is more than one way to connect.
People connect in different ways and during different seasons. That is why Discipleship Groups can be built around interests, ages, life stages, demographics, or general community.
The best group is usually not the one with the most impressive description. It is one you can attend consistently, participate in honestly, and grow with over time.
The best group is usually not the one with the most impressive description. It is one you can attend consistently, participate in honestly, and grow with over time.
Interest-based Groups
Age-based Groups
Build relationships around a shared activity, hobby, topic, or interest while continuing to grow through Scripture and conversation.
Possible examples:
Outdoor activities, fitness, meals, crafts, sports, books, or other shared interests.
Possible examples:
Outdoor activities, fitness, meals, crafts, sports, books, or other shared interests.
Connect with people in a similar age range who may be navigating common questions and seasons.
Possible examples:
Young adults, adults, seniors, students, or other defined age ranges.
Possible examples:
Young adults, adults, seniors, students, or other defined age ranges.
Life-stage Groups
Build community with people who share a particular season or experience. Bond with others in your circumstances.
Possible examples:
Couples, parents, families, singles, or other life-stage gatherings.
Possible examples:
Couples, parents, families, singles, or other life-stage gatherings.
Open Community Groups
Join a group made up of people from different ages, backgrounds, and seasons who simply want to grow together.
Possible examples:
Men, women, groups that anyone can join.
Possible examples:
Men, women, groups that anyone can join.
Interest-based Groups
Age-based Groups
Build relationships around a shared activity, hobby, topic, or interest while continuing to grow through Scripture and conversation.
Possible examples:
Outdoor activities, fitness, meals, crafts, sports, books, or other shared interests.
Possible examples:
Outdoor activities, fitness, meals, crafts, sports, books, or other shared interests.
Connect with people in a similar age range who may be navigating common questions and seasons.
Possible examples:
Young adults, adults, seniors, students, or other defined age ranges.
Possible examples:
Young adults, adults, seniors, students, or other defined age ranges.
Life-stage Groups
Build community with people who share a particular season or experience. Bond with others in your circumstances.
Possible examples:
Couples, parents, families, singles, or other life-stage gatherings.
Possible examples:
Couples, parents, families, singles, or other life-stage gatherings.
Open Community Groups
Join a group made up of people from different ages, backgrounds, and seasons who simply want to grow together.
Possible examples:
Men, women, groups that anyone can join.
Possible examples:
Men, women, groups that anyone can join.
Help Others Grow
Could God use you to create a place for others?
You do not need to be a professional teacher or have every answer. You need a growing relationship with Jesus, a teachable spirit, a willingness to prepare, and a heart to help others take their next step.
Because Turning Point provides a sermon-based devotion, leaders do not have to write a new Bible study every week. They can focus on welcoming people, guiding conversation, praying, and helping the group apply what they are learning.
Because Turning Point provides a sermon-based devotion, leaders do not have to write a new Bible study every week. They can focus on welcoming people, guiding conversation, praying, and helping the group apply what they are learning.
Help Others Grow
Could God use you to create a place for others?
You do not need to be a professional teacher or have every answer. You need a growing relationship with Jesus, a teachable spirit, a willingness to prepare, and a heart to help others take their next step.
Because Turning Point provides a sermon-based devotion, leaders do not have to write a new Bible study every week. They can focus on welcoming people, guiding conversation, praying, and helping the group apply what they are learning.
Because Turning Point provides a sermon-based devotion, leaders do not have to write a new Bible study every week. They can focus on welcoming people, guiding conversation, praying, and helping the group apply what they are learning.
Create a place to belong
Help people apply God’s Word
Help people move from attending anonymously to being known in community.
Guide conversations that connect Sunday’s message with everyday decisions and relationships.
Care for people
Develop future leaders
Notice needs, encourage group members, pray, and help people receive appropriate support.
Healthy leaders create opportunities for others to grow, contribute, and eventually lead.
Create a place to belong
Help people apply God’s Word
Help people move from attending anonymously to being known in community.
Guide conversations that connect Sunday’s message with everyday decisions and relationships.
Care for people
Develop future leaders
Notice needs, encourage group members, pray, and help people receive appropriate support.
Healthy leaders create opportunities for others to grow, contribute, and eventually lead.
You won't lead alone.
You won't lead alone.
Turning Point wants every group leader to feel equipped, supported, and connected. Leaders are not expected to invent the ministry model or carry every need by themselves.
We provide the guide. You create the space where relationships and discipleship can grow.
A sermon-based devotion
Receive a guide tied to the Sunday message with Scripture, discussion prompts, prayer direction, and practical application.
Receive a guide tied to the Sunday message with Scripture, discussion prompts, prayer direction, and practical application.
Training and preparation
Learn how to facilitate conversation, create a healthy group culture, care for people, and respond appropriately to difficult situations.
Learn how to facilitate conversation, create a healthy group culture, care for people, and respond appropriately to difficult situations.
Ongoing support
Have a clear point of contact for questions, coaching, pastoral support, and ministry guidance.
Have a clear point of contact for questions, coaching, pastoral support, and ministry guidance.
Practical tools
Receive help with group descriptions, communication, schedules, participant information, and other group details.
Receive help with group descriptions, communication, schedules, participant information, and other group details.
Turning Point wants every group leader to feel equipped, supported, and connected. Leaders are not expected to invent the ministry model or carry every need by themselves.
We provide the guide. You create the space where relationships and discipleship can grow.
A sermon-based devotion
Receive a guide tied to the Sunday message with Scripture, discussion prompts, prayer direction, and practical application.
Receive a guide tied to the Sunday message with Scripture, discussion prompts, prayer direction, and practical application.
Training and preparation
Learn how to facilitate conversation, create a healthy group culture, care for people, and respond appropriately to difficult situations.
Learn how to facilitate conversation, create a healthy group culture, care for people, and respond appropriately to difficult situations.
Ongoing support
Have a clear point of contact for questions, coaching, pastoral support, and ministry guidance.
Have a clear point of contact for questions, coaching, pastoral support, and ministry guidance.
Practical tools
Receive help with group descriptions, communication, schedules, participant information, and other group details.
Receive help with group descriptions, communication, schedules, participant information, and other group details.
What is a sermon-based Discipleship Group?
A sermon-based Group uses a devotion connected to the weekend message. The guide helps members revisit the key Scripture, discuss what they learned, pray, and identify ways to apply the message.
Do I need to attend Sunday service before attending a Group?
Attending Sunday will help you understand the sermon-based discussion, but you are still welcome if you missed a service. The leader can provide enough context for you to participate.
Do I need to know the Bible well?
No. Groups are environments for learning and growth. You are welcome to ask questions, listen, and participate at your current level.
What types of Groups are available?
Groups may be interest-based, age-based, demographic-based, life-stage-based, or open to a broader mix of people. Available categories will vary by season.
How often do Groups meet?
Meeting frequency varies by group. Some may gather weekly, every other week, twice a month, or according to a seasonal schedule.
Can I join a group at a different campus?
Possibly. Review the listing and choose the location and schedule that work best for you. Some Groups may welcome people from either campus.
Is childcare available?
Childcare arrangements vary by group. Some Groups may welcome children, some may coordinate their own arrangements, and others may be adults-only. Check the listing or ask the leader before attending.
What if I try a Group and it is not a good fit?
Give relationships time to develop when possible. If the Group clearly does not fit your needs or schedule, the Groups team can help you explore another option.
Can I join after a Group has already started?
This depends on the Group’s size, format, and current season. Some Groups remain open, while others may close after reaching capacity.
Do Group leaders create their own lessons?
Turning Point provides leaders with a sermon-based devotion tied to the Sunday message. Leaders facilitate the discussion and may add appropriate questions or activities, but they are not expected to develop a complete curriculum each week.
Do I have to be a Bible teacher to lead?
No. Healthy leadership requires a growing relationship with Jesus, care for people, humility, preparation, and a willingness to facilitate conversation. The Groups team provides guidance and support.
Can I lead an interest-based Group?
Yes, when the group fits Turning Point’s mission, values, leadership process, and current Groups strategy. The shared interest can help relationships form while the sermon-based devotion keeps discipleship central.
Can I co-lead instead of leading alone?
Yes. Co-leading or apprenticing under an experienced leader may be an excellent way to begin.
What happens after I submit the leader form?
Someone from the Groups team will review your response and contact you for a conversation. The process may include alignment, training, planning, and approval before the Group launches.
What is a sermon-based Discipleship Group?
A sermon-based Group uses a devotion connected to the weekend message. The guide helps members revisit the key Scripture, discuss what they learned, pray, and identify ways to apply the message.
Do I need to attend Sunday service before attending a Group?
Attending Sunday will help you understand the sermon-based discussion, but you are still welcome if you missed a service. The leader can provide enough context for you to participate.
Do I need to know the Bible well?
No. Groups are environments for learning and growth. You are welcome to ask questions, listen, and participate at your current level.
What types of Groups are available?
Groups may be interest-based, age-based, demographic-based, life-stage-based, or open to a broader mix of people. Available categories will vary by season.
How often do Groups meet?
Meeting frequency varies by group. Some may gather weekly, every other week, twice a month, or according to a seasonal schedule.
Can I join a group at a different campus?
Possibly. Review the listing and choose the location and schedule that work best for you. Some Groups may welcome people from either campus.
Is childcare available?
Childcare arrangements vary by group. Some Groups may welcome children, some may coordinate their own arrangements, and others may be adults-only. Check the listing or ask the leader before attending.
What if I try a Group and it is not a good fit?
Give relationships time to develop when possible. If the Group clearly does not fit your needs or schedule, the Groups team can help you explore another option.
Can I join after a Group has already started?
This depends on the Group’s size, format, and current season. Some Groups remain open, while others may close after reaching capacity.
Do Group leaders create their own lessons?
Turning Point provides leaders with a sermon-based devotion tied to the Sunday message. Leaders facilitate the discussion and may add appropriate questions or activities, but they are not expected to develop a complete curriculum each week.
Do I have to be a Bible teacher to lead?
No. Healthy leadership requires a growing relationship with Jesus, care for people, humility, preparation, and a willingness to facilitate conversation. The Groups team provides guidance and support.
Can I lead an interest-based Group?
Yes, when the group fits Turning Point’s mission, values, leadership process, and current Groups strategy. The shared interest can help relationships form while the sermon-based devotion keeps discipleship central.
Can I co-lead instead of leading alone?
Yes. Co-leading or apprenticing under an experienced leader may be an excellent way to begin.
What happens after I submit the leader form?
Someone from the Groups team will review your response and contact you for a conversation. The process may include alignment, training, planning, and approval before the Group launches.
Find your people or help others find theirs.
You were not meant to follow Jesus alone. Join a Discipleship Group where you can be known, encouraged, and challenged—or take the first step toward creating that kind of environment for someone else.
Find your people or help others find theirs.
You were not meant to follow Jesus alone. Join a Discipleship Group where you can be known, encouraged, and challenged—or take the first step toward creating that kind of environment for someone else.