Groups

FINDING COMMUNITY HERE AT NORTHSIDE

As we like to say,
“Alone doesn't last.”

We encourage all attendees to get involved and commit to community through Groups. If we are to be the church and develop into wholehearted followers of Jesus, this can only be done…together.
SERMON APPLICATION QUESTIONS HERE

Groups

A Group is a smaller gathering of people from Northside, who meet throughout the city in homes, coffee shops, parks, or wherever people love to connect. During these times, your group will gather around to learn the word of God and commit to being imitators of Jesus together.
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.
Hebrews 10:24-25
GROUP LAUNCH
Group Launch is our two-morning event where we come together as a church and focus on how to better be the church. The goal of these two gatherings is to connect with your Northside family, learn God's purpose for meeting together, and launch into our community through groups.

This two-morning event takes place on Sunday, September 7th and 14th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.
Women Only
Men Only
Married Couples
GROUPFINDER
GroupFinder is now open! Browse the current groups here at Northside by clicking the link below.
Not seeing a day or time that works for you? Feel free to grab some friends, grab the sermon questions above, and tag along with us.

RightNow Media

Looking for more resources for your group? We have access to RightNow media, a free library with thousands of resources for groups and families! Click the link below to sign up. 
RIGHTNOW MEDIA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How Do I Join A Group?
We encourage those that call Northside home, to join us at one of our two Group Launch Events (one in the spring and one in the fall) to join a group. If for some reason you were unable to join us at one of our launches, email us at community@ccnorthside.com to figure out the best next step!
How Do I Lead a Group?
We do not assign leaders for Groups. Rather, through our Group Launch events, we have a “self-selection” process amongst those seated at the specific tables. On the second night of the Group Launch event, we will ask each group to self-select the facilitators from their table. In order to facilitate and guide a group, you must attend Northside regularly and come to the Group Launch events.
What Content Will Groups be Covering?
While there are endless amounts of good content out there for followers of Jesus, we believe that repetition is the mother of mental ownership. In saying that, we provide and encourage our Groups to begin with our Sermon Based Application Questions. These questions will allow our Church Family to not only have a simple format to come back to each week, but also a way to revisit and aim to apply what it is they heard from God at our Weekend Gathering.
Do You Offer Co-Ed Groups?
We will have the option for married groups to join a Community Group together with other married couples, as this is a vital part of healthy community. Key word. Married. We do not offer Co-Ed unmarried groups. While we are believers in the church family (brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers), we know that unseen obstacles and limiting factors can be present when unmarried co-ed groups form (i.e. inability to be fully open/honest on particular topics). Just like Jesus’ story had Mary with Martha, and James with John, we believe that groups can go further and deeper in the unmarried arena with same-gender groupings.
How Does a Typical Group Gathering Go?
We want to encourage each Group to make it their own! Some may want to start with a meal, while others may want to meet early morning over coffee. In saying that, Northside’s suggested outline for fellowship and study is 90 minutes.
The suggested outline looks something like this:
  • Gather and Settle In (5 minutes)
  • What is one thing you are thankful for this past week? (15 minutes)
  • What is one thing that has been stressing you this past week? (15 minutes)
  • Pray for Things Mentioned (5 minutes)
  • Discuss Sermon Based Questions Provided by our Groups Team each week. (30 minutes)
  • Based On The Discussion, What Do I Need to Apply This Week? (15 minutes)
  • Pray (5 minutes)
What you do before, or after, is totally up to your Group! Watch a movie, go for a group walk, or link up with another Group. Enjoy being in community!

LET US KNOW

Have a question?

Our team would love to help! You can send us an email at groups@ccnorthside.com and we will answer back as soon as we can!
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