Growth Groups

What is a Growth Group?

A Growth Group is a small group of St. Andrew members that meet together weekly at church, in homes, at various locations in the community, or online. The main reason to join a Growth Group is to nurture your faith with God's powerful Word, while helping others do the same. Growth Groups also pray together and serve together to strengthen their commitment to one another and to the Lord.
A typical Growth Group at St. Andrew consists of 12 people, sometimes more, sometimes less. Growth Groups sessions last anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the group. A typical Growth Group stays together for 8 to 14 weeks. Although sometimes groups stay together indefinitely.
There are three Growth Group sessions each year. These sessions begin in January, June, and September. Topics are Bible-based and relevant to living for Christ in a world that does not. Each session offers different days, times, and places to consider.
This time spent with God's Word and God's people is time well spent.

Why join a Growth Group?

Growth Groups provide an excellent way to be in the Word on a regular basis, which gives us strength to live our lives to the glory of God.
Growth Groups offer the accountability we need to nurture the precious faith God has graciously given us.
Growth Groups are an effective way to connect with our community of believers at St. Andrew.
Growth Groups offer a Christ-centered support system during difficult times.

What are people saying about Growth Groups?

“I was hesitant to join a Growth Group at first fearing that it would be a huge time commitment.  Instead, it became one of the highlights of my week.  Growth Groups help me prioritize God’s Word and connect me to other church members.  I really enjoy them.”

Amy

“Being a part of a Growth Group helps me stay connected to other Christians.  My Growth Groups are how I have built some great Christian friendships. We have been through some very tough times together and that is such a blessing.”

Ron

“Studying God's Word through Growth Groups helps me prioritize the most important person in my life, Jesus. When picking a Growth Group, I look for a time and location that works for me. I know I am going to learn a lot no matter what the topic is.”

Shelly

“We join Growth groups because we enjoy the fellowship they provide and the different points of view help us get deeper into God's word. We often look for topics that are current in our daily lives, books of the Bible we haven't studied recently, or subjects that we need a refresher on.”

Kevin and Caryn

“Your Word is a lamp to my feet and light for my path.”

Psalm 119:10

 

 

How Do I Sign Up?

Sign-ups are open 3-4 weeks before a new session begins. There are two ways you can sign up for a Growth Group when sign-ups open:

Sign-up in the atrium.
Sign up here for spring 2024.

Contact Staff Minister for Nurture Mark Kjenstad with your Growth Group suggestions and questions.