Growth Groups
At EastLake, we believe that life is a team sport - best done together! Growth Groups are a great way to meet new friends, grow in your relationship with God, and just have fun!
Summer Growth Groups now in session!
Fall Growth Group catalog coming in September.
For more information about Growth Groups, contact dave@eastlakelawrence.com
When are they?
Group sessions run three times per year, for three months at a time, with one month off after each session. It works very similarly to a college course schedule. Every group is BRAND NEW each session, so don't worry about being new - everyone is!
Registration for groups is open during the following times:
- Fall Growth Groups: mid-September to mid-October
- Winter/Spring Groups: mid-January to mid-February
- Summer Groups: mid-May to mid-June
Groups begin the week registration ends. Groups can last anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks.
What kind of groups are there?
The great thing about groups is that they are purely member-driven. Whatever Group you want to do you can! We will take all of the group topics and put them into one of three categories for our catalog: Activity, Study and Mission groups.
Activity - A recreational type of group. Examples: Flag Football, Yard games, Running, etc.
Study - Groups based on a book - or book of the Bible. Examples: Dave Ramsey's "Total Money Makeover," marriage study using "Love & Respect," 1 Corinthians, etc.
Mission - Local, National and World-based missions trips/groups. Examples: Volunteering at Lawrence shelters, mission trip to Haiti, Thailand, etc.
Who can sign up to be in an existing group?
Anyone.
What is a Group Leader? (How can I start my own group?)
A Group Leader is simply the point person for the Group, they prepare in advance and help facilitate the Group discussion/activity.
Requirements for being a Group Leader:
1. Be a Member of EastLake. (First Membership class will be in April!)
2. Have participated in at least one Group in a previous session.
What is a Group "Host"?
A Group Host is anyone with available space and a willingness to allow a Group to meet at their home if the leader can't provide it!
What about childcare?
Unless otherwise noted, childcare is not provided at Growth Groups.