Discover believes that spiritual growth is accelerated and deepened in community with others seeking a closer walk with Jesus. Jesus understood this. He spent time with his twelve disciples (Life Groups) and His inner circle of three disciples: Peter, James, and John (D-Groups). Both groups are structured to grow committed followers of Jesus. Since each type of group has a different emphasis, people are encouraged to be in both a Life Group and a D-Group. Here are some characteristics of a life group:

• Life groups generally consist of 8 to 16 adults
  
• Groups meet weekly or bi-weekly
  
• Gatherings general last between 1.5 to 2 hours per week
  
• Discover offers mixed, men's, and women's Life Groups
  
• Groups meet in homes or on the Discover campus
  
• Groups meet on various days and at various times
  
• Childcare is handled according to the group's needs, encouraging kids to play together and develop deeper friendships
  
• During trying times, life groups are usually "first responders" in prayer, meals and support for one another
  
• Occasionally life groups gather to just hang out (i.e. go out for pizza or do a service project
  
• A typical group format begins with food/snacks and fellowship, then 30 to 45 minutes of group study, and concludes with prayer
  

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Jim Brechbuhler // associate minister