Open your living room.
Two or more people, any place, talking about Jesus — that's a cGroup. If you've got a heart for people and a door you'll open, you can host one. We'll handle the rest.
You need exactly four things.
Anyone can apply to host. Once you're approved, this is the entire equipment list:
A heart for people
A genuine desire to gather folks and watch them become family. This one's non-negotiable — it's also probably why you're reading this.
A place
Your living room, office, favorite park, a coffee shop table. If people fit, it works.
Something to eat
Not required — but every gathering is better with snacks. This is settled science.
Something to dig into
A video study, a book, or just an open Bible and good questions — whatever fits your group. We'll help you land on the right material.
Notice what's not on the list: seminary, perfect answers, or a spotless house.
You can host any type of group. Seriously — game nights count.
From "maybe" to meeting.
Apply to host
A short application — who you are, what kind of group you're dreaming about. Approval is a conversation, not a gauntlet.
Register your group
Once approved, register the group with our cGroup coordinator — day, time, place, and what you'll gather around.
Meet your coach
A cGroup host leader will reach out to connect, pray with you, and walk you through next steps. You're never hosting alone.
Start inviting
Fill your circles — see the five F's below. Start with you, add a who.
Go
Add your members and start your cGroup journey. We'll send resources and check-ins along the way.
The people you know, the people you're related to, the people you work with, the people you sit near on Sunday, and the people you have a blast with. Fill the circles and start inviting.
Before you ask.
What do we do at the very first meeting?+
Keep it light. Start with an icebreaker — a fun question that breaks the tension — do introductions, and let it feel social. A relaxed first night makes every discussion after it more natural.
What's my job during discussion?+
Less than you think. Remember the 70/30 rule — 70% of the talking from the group, 30% from you. Ask questions, leave room for silence (it's not a bad thing — people are thinking), and keep things on track and life-giving.
How do groups handle childcare?+
Whatever works for your group: kids in a separate room while adults meet, or pool funds for a babysitter at a central house. There's no official rule — the key is communication, so everyone's comfortable with the plan.
What if someone asks a question I can't answer?+
Totally fine. Say "great question — let me find out," do some digging, call your coach, and bring it back next week. Nobody expects the host to be the answer key.
What if my group isn't growing?+
Group health isn't a head count. Three people genuinely sharing life together is a healthy group. Keep tending it — God brings the people; you just keep the door open.
What if someone shares something heavy?+
You're not alone, and you're not their counselor. For anything beyond what the group can carry, connect them with our pastoral care team — and for anything urgent or dangerous, loop in a staff member right away.
What's off-limits in a cGroup?+
Four things: business or sales pitches, collecting offerings, unapproved materials or speakers, and gossip. Everything else — including being loud and having way too much fun — is fair game.
Where do I find study material?+
We have access to study material covering a wide range of topics — men, women, marriage, parenting, and more. Connect with the Discipleship Director for details, and for approval on any new content before you launch it.
Ready to open the door?
Tell us about you and the group you're imagining. A host leader will reach out, pray with you, and get you launched.