Intentionally following jesus in Fellowship
Welcome to GoodTree’s Discipleship Life Groups where we intentionally follow Jesus as the Body of Christ. The church community is a vibrant fellowship that gathers with the purpose of loving God, loving others, and making disciples. In order to do so, we need to truly do life together. We encourage all congregants to get connected with a Discipleship Life Group to fully enter into the life of the church.
why we gather in Smaller Groups
The 3 main goals for gathering together in smaller groups is to:
- Foster opportunities for meaningful fellowship and intentional discipleship
- Offer consistent, personal, and authentic congregational care
- Deeply engage in God’s Word through scripture: to study, share, and live out the gospel.
The 3 main pillars or characteristics of Discipleship Life Groups include the following:
- Spiritual: we are devoted to C.A.P.S. (care, accountability, prayer, scripture)
- Communal: we strive for Christlikeness through fellowship (meaningful relationship) and discipleship (following the footsteps of Jesus)
- Missional: we are outward and mission focused; we meet with the purpose of serving one another and others (locally and globally)
Our Discipleship Life Groups reflect the church-wide mission to “see, surrender, and serve”:
SEE: what God is doing around us, those around us, and the mission we’re called to.Matthew 9:35-38; Luke 10:25-37; Luke 7:36-50
SURRENDER: our heart, soul, strength, and will to Jesus and to submit to one another out of our love for Christ. Matthew 16:24-27; John 15:9-17; Matthew 22:34-40
SERVE: Jesus by serving those around us in all the context we interact and inhabit. John 13:1-17; Matthew 25:31-46; Luke 9:1-6
SURRENDER: our heart, soul, strength, and will to Jesus and to submit to one another out of our love for Christ. Matthew 16:24-27; John 15:9-17; Matthew 22:34-40
SERVE: Jesus by serving those around us in all the context we interact and inhabit. John 13:1-17; Matthew 25:31-46; Luke 9:1-6
Frequently Asked Questions:
What if I’m a newcomer?
- Newcomers are encouraged to speak with pastoral staff to find a Discipleship Life Group that might be the best fit for them. Newcomers are always welcome to check out currently running Discipleship Life Groups. Email us!
- Alternatively, there are community/fellowship groups that run on a drop-in basis
What are other ways to connect?
- We have a variety of community or fellowship groups that anyone is welcome to check out based on the area of interest:
- Alpha: Video course for those newly exploring Christianity (periodic)
- Newcomers Lunch: a great chance to meet fellow newcomers and church leadership (periodic)
- EAL: Drop-in English Practice (Tuesdays @ 7-9pm & Saturdays @ 10:30am at church)
- Basketball: Drop-in pick-up basketball (Thursdays @ 8pm @ church gym)
- Pickleball: Sign-up required (contact Aaron Lo) (Wednesdays @ 8pm)
- Lunch Bunch: Drop-in seniors lunch after church service ( 2nd last Sunday of every month)
What if I want to be a part of a Discipleship Life Group but I cannot physically attend?
- All interested individuals will be assigned to an existing Discipleship Life Group; The Discipleship Life Group will creatively incorporate members who cannot physically participate into the life of the group in different ways such as: sharing of prayer requests, practical help and support opportunities, invitation to special events, online participation, etc.
When and where do the Discipleship Life Groups meet?
Each of our D-Groups meet at various times and places. There is a D-Group that runs on almost every day of the week! Please reach out to the individual groups for the latest details.
Sign up for a small group
We'd love to get you connected to a small group in your area. Fill out the form below to get started.
Small groups help people grow in their faith and build community. Our groups take place throughout the week in different neighborhoods, so use this form to find a group that's right for you. We'd love to have you join us!