Small Groups

Small groups offer a deeper study of the Bible and helps to create deeper relationships with a few members of our congregation (5-10 members per group). They consist of one “leader” whose main role is to simply lead the group through the selected materials. Small groups generally meet at someone’s house and can last weeks to months, depending on the small group’s wishes.

Small groups differ based on the group’s needs and schedules. Your leader will let you know the length of each study.

Great question! Small groups tend to focus on the relational side of study, often having a shorter period for deep conversation with dinners and more fellowship opportunities sprinkled in throughout the group’s meeting times. They are also much smaller than a Bible study and often have the same people in the study for multiple weeks.

Bible studies focus on deep learning of God’s Word and its application in our everyday lives. The studies are on-site at Trinity or off-site at a semi-permanent location, such as a restaurant. Bible study attendance is usually more fluid, with different weeks having different people. They are also led by staff members or volunteers who are used to doing a more academic-version of learning and creating materials on their own.

Bible studies are great for people who would like an in-depth, committed session where you can meet at a more formal place and freely talk about Scripture and its application. They are also great for people who would just like to meet a general mix of other community members and need a fluid schedule due to work or extra-curricular activities.

Small groups are great for those who would like to be matched with people in a similar walk of life as them. They also are great for people who like to change up the studies they do depending on the wants of the group rather than having a set study picked out for multiple weeks in a role. They are a good introduction to church community as well due to the increase in fellowship time with small group members. Small groups are also more informal than Bible studies.