Care Groups at Azalea City
Doing Life Together Throughout the Year
We believe sustained life change happens best in Care groups, which we call Care Groups. A Care Group is made up of a groups of people of various ages and backgrounds that meet every quarter in homes in our community and classrooms on the church campuses.
It is in a Care Group where you study God's Word together and are in a setting in which you can tackle the tough questions and challenges of life. You will find Care Groups to be a comfortable place where you can connect with and share life with like-minded people.
Frequently Asked Questions about Care Groups
How much of my time is this going to take?
Care Group meetings last approximately 1.5 hours each—thirty minutes for snacking, eating, and hanging out; one hour for Bible Study. As Care Group members begin to develop community, they most likely will want to spend even more time together.
What are we going to do with our children during Care Group?
During the first half hour of the meeting they hang out with the entire group. During Bible Study groups have various childcare solutions—hire a sitter for the group, have another home near the host home with a parent keeping them, use childcare provided during regular activities at the church, etc.
Am I going to have to talk or can I just sit and listen during meetings?
Care Groups are like family - sometimes you talk, sometimes you listen. No one is forced to talk or to lead the group. As the group develops, people become much more comfortable. We have discovered that people who seldom speak up in large groups will talk in Care Groups.
Will I have to pray out loud?
No. Again, you are allowed to move, grow, at your own pace. When you want to share a prayer concern or pray out loud, you will be encouraged to do so.
How much do I have to know about the Bible?
None. Care Groups are all about learning the Bible not debating it or being tested on it. This is when the greatest personal spiritual growth happens. This is reason enough to want to be in a Care Group.
If I don't like it, can I leave without people being mad at me?
Yes, but most people build such community that they do not want to stop being part of the Care Group.
What are we going to be doing during the meetings?
Most meetings last about 1.5 hours. There is 30 minutes for social, fellowship, eating, snacking time; building community. Then there is an hour of Bible Study where the group learns from the Bible and discusses the lesson. There is always time for prayer and sharing of life issues where others in your group can help you walk through life and not be alone.