Types of Community Groups

Because people come to Belmont Church from diverse backgrounds with diverse callings, giftings, queries and interests, Belmont Community Groups likewise come in a variety of forms. With the integral objective to place people in community, our Community Groups naturally reflect the individuals that comprise these communities.

In your season at Belmont, you might experience each of our four types of Community Groups. Perhaps at a given time, you venture into more than one type of group. The choice is yours. Whichever you prefer, chances are the options are available to you.

Here is an overview of our four types of Community Groups.

Family/ Intergenerational Groups. This is our traditional Group, and most of our groups remain Family/ Intergenerational Groups. These involve peoples of all ages—moms, dads, children, seniors, singles, and youth—meeting in a community setting of encouragement and study. All of our Community Groups meet weekly, and this type discusses the weekly sermon, encourages each other, and plans ways to reach out and serve their neighbors.

Support Community Groups. These groups form around core life issues and involve a high degree of accountability. They're helpful for people in recovery. Support Groups commit to growth through accountability and encouragement. Some examples of Support Groups might include a Weight Watcher Group, a Divorce Care Group, a Theotherapy Group, families of children or parents with special needs, or a men's group holding each other accountable for Internet use.

Equipping Groups. These groups center on a particular curriculum, gearing toward more serious study of topics and Scripture. A number of our Equipping Groups have met to discuss Henry Blackaby's Experiencing God or Beth Moore's Knowing God. Others groups have worked through Marriage Intimacy, or studied parenting. Equipping Groups provide an opportunity for people to encourage each other in similar pursuits, to reflect on and apply truth, and to grow in the ways of God.

Special Interest Groups. These are our newest type of Community Groups with, potentially, the greatest departure from our tradition model of Groups. They consist of a group of people meeting on the common ground of a shared passion—a passion that could be anything from a commitment to inner city outreach, or to Monday night touch football at the local park. Special Interest Groups are flexible. Like other Group types, they gather in community to encourage and build each other up. Some examples of Special Interest Groups include mentoring Groups, a softball team, a choir Group, or intercessory Groups. For more information on Special Interest Groups, click here.