GROWTH GROUPS
A Growth Group is a committed, semester-based small group with higher expectations of attendance, study, and participation aimed at spiritual transformation. Growth Groups are designed to mature disciples in their vital union with Christ by equipping them for a life of Worship, Community, and Outreach.
Fall 2024 Sign Ups
Groups are ordered by day of week offered.
Groups start in September
*How to Read Your Bible
Growth Groups exist to better equip our members to engage in worship, community, and mission. In order to do that more effectively, we have designed a three-part curriculum targeted at members and regular attenders that seeks to cover basics in Bible reading, systematic theology, and basic practices of the Christian life. As such, this group is “part 1” of a 3-year long small group study.
Sunday, 7:00pm every other wk starting Sept 18
at Cola Pres
**this group will meet the same days × as Youth Group
Coed
Puritan Breakfast
Read, study, and enjoy Puritan author William Gurnall’s Christian in Complete Armor. Discussion over a hearty breakfast at Lizards Thicket on Elmwood.
Tuesday, 7:00am, every other wk starting Sept 10
Downtown
Men
*How to Read Your Bible
Growth Groups exist to better equip our members to engage in worship, community, and mission. In order to do that more effectively, we have designed a three-part curriculum targeted at members and regular attenders that seeks to cover basics in Bible reading, systematic theology, and basic practices of the Christian life. As such, this group is “part 1” of a 3-year long small group study.
Tuesday, 6:30-8pm, every other wk starting Sept 10
at Cola Pres
Coed
The Gospel of Mark
This study in Mark is designed to invite believers and unbelievers alike to seriously consider the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Wednesday, 6:00pm every other wk starting Sept 3
Forest Acres
Men
1, 2, 3 John
This co-ed group will focus on building deeper relationships with each other while studying together the last writings of the apostle John as he summarizes the major distinctions of the Christian faith. His letters resonate today as many of our progressive churches dismiss the centrality of faith that holds Jesus as the Son of God, the giver of light and love, centered on his work in our lives.
Wednesday, 630pm, every other wk starting Sept 11
Irmo
Coed
The J Curve: Part 1
Life is full of inconveniences, disappointments, and trials that can lead us to confusion, cynicism and eventual bitterness. God's Word leads us a different way, to clarity, trust, and joy. Paul Miller unpacks this in J-Curve, helping us associate Union with Christ with our day to day experiences, and showing us what it looks like to die (and rise) with Jesus in everyday life (Luke 9:23). Join us as we learn together that God has "granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf." (Phil 1:29)
Wednesday, 7:30pm, weekly (men & women alternate) starting Sept 4
at Cola Pres
Coed, but men and women meet separately
Living on Mission
The term living missionally has several connotations in today's culture. During this study, we will dive into what it means to actively pursue the mission of God in your current context. Whether that's at home with your family, locally in your city, daily through your work, or financially by supporting those living overseas - we will explore the different biblical components of living a God-honoring missional life.
Wednesday, 7:00pm, every other wk starting Sept 4
Forest Acres
Coed
Evangelism
Have you ever felt intimidated or overwhelmed at the thought of sharing your faith with other people? If so, this group is for you! Join this group to learn how you can experience joy and freedom in personal evangelism alongside a group of other people!
Wednesday, 7:30pm every other wk starting Sept 11
at Cola Pres
Coed
Worthy: Living in Light of the Gospel
Scripture calls believers to walk in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ (Phil. 1:27). Join this study as we seek to better understand what Paul means and to apply this exhortation in our everyday lives.
Wednesday, 7:00am every other week starting Sept 4
at Cola Pres
Coed
Beautiful Community
Here at Columbia Presbyterian Church, we desire to reflect a multi-ethnic community centered on Christ and his command to make disciples of all nations. Learn more of what this unified (and yet diverse) church looks like as we study Irwn Ince’s Beautiful Community.
Wednesday, 7:00pm every other wk starting Sept 11
at Cola Pres
Coed
Wonderful Works of God pt.3
Engage the whole counsel of God with both your heart and mind as you read through one of the finest introductions to the Reformed faith. (Note: You can do this group even if you didn’t do pt 1 and 2)
Wednesday, 6:30pm every other wk starting Sept 11
at Cola Pres
Coed
In His Image
This group will discover how each one of us can emulate God's communicable attributes.
Thursday, 9:30am weekly starting Sept 12
at Cola Pres
Women
**Growth Groups exist to better equip our members to engage in worship, community, and mission. In order to do that more effectively, Growth Groups themselves needed more intentional direction. Therefore, we have designed a three-part curriculum for all members and regular attenders that seeks to cover the essentials in Bible reading, systematic theology, and basic practices of the Christian life. This curriculum is designed to be a “3 year” track. Each year, we would ask group members to commit to a group for both the Fall and Spring semesters.
The following is a general outline for the “curriculum.”
In year 1 you would sign up for “How to Read Your Bible, Pt. 1.” This group will focus on developing a more “biblical-grid” to help you better understand and apply God’s Word, including an overview of covenant theology.
In year 2, you would sign up for “How to Read Your Bible, Pt. 2.” This group would be a broad overview of the canon of Scripture with surveys of both the Old and New Testaments.
Finally, in year 3, you would end the curriculum with a group focused on systematic theology using the Westminster Confession of Faith and basic practices in the Christian life.
If you have more questions, please feel free to reach out to Devin Coleman or Nick Williamson.