There are many ways to connect as a small group. We do not require that all our small groups go through the same material, though we enjoy suggesting ideas and providing materials for our groups to utilize. All Main Street Church small groups have had their curriculum/plan vetted by our staff and elders, and is based on and oriented around Scripture. Some types of groups that you may find are:

• Curriculum Based Groups: These are groups who use a pre-made curriculum together as the basis of their studying of God’s word together and to prompt helpful questions and discussions. These groups will usually be diving deep into specific areas of growth together (e.g. purity, growth in a particular area, accountability in a particular area, etc).

• Book Studies: These groups are utilizing a book as the basis of their studying of God’s word together and as a challenge to grow more together.

• Scripture: Many groups simply read through Scripture together, allowing God to convict their hearts and challenge them as they come to his direct words to us. Each group going directly through Scripture has worked with the staff/elders to have guiding commentaries or resources for when questions of interpretation come up.

• Others: As needs arise or a specific leader has a desire to lead a specific type of small group, we are happy to assist and encourage those groups.

In addition to their chosen way to engage with God’s word and be encouraged and challenged together, each group utilizes some method for accountability and care for one another.