PURPOSE GROUPS

FIND YOUR PEOPLE, FIND FREEDOM

Purpose Groups Fall 23' Semester is here! 

BROWSE BELOW TO FIND YOUR PEOPLE AND SIGN UP FOR A PURPOSE GROUP.

 

Sign-ups Begin: August 27th, 2023

 

PURPOSE GROUPS SEMESTER: 13-WEEK SEMESTER; Sept 10TH - Dec 9th

Purpose Marriage

Target Audience: Marriage, Couples attending together

 

Description: Having survived 43 years of marriage, come enjoy laughter and community as we share our experiences and the silly mistakes we made along the way. Each week, we will focus on one key concept to help achieve a healthy marriage along with scripture and inspirational nuggets from various relationship experts. Our only ask...Come ready to share with others and be willing to experiment with your spouse throughout the week. We would love to walk with you through your journey towards a Purpose-filled marriage.  

 

Group Leader: Clif and Mena Forrester

 

Day of the Week: Thursday

 

Time: 7:00 PM

 

Location: Winder, Ga

 

Misc: Childcare Provided

Families of Faith

Target Audience: Marriage, Family, children 17 and younger.

 

Description: Are you looking to connect and grow with other families with school-aged children? Then this is the group for you. It is easy to get lost in the lives of our children. Our goal is to help you create intentional time to get together, unwind, be open, and choose joy again. Life is so much better when we are connected. So if you are ready to build lasting relationships with people who know your struggle, join us today!

 

Group Leader: Kyle Johnson and Mike Smith

 

Day of The week: Sunday

 

Time: 4:30-5:30 pm

 

Location: Varies (See group calendar in app)

Family Centered

Target Audience: Marriage, Family

 

Description: Looking to build community through family. Come check out our group "Family Centered". Life gives us so many different seasons that we have to navigate. Come for encouragement, spiritual growth, and some family bonding. In our 'family centered' purpose group, we will focus on family inclusiveness, where we gather as a family and have fun while keeping God at the center of everything we do. Activities include, but not limited to; cooking, park visits, etc.. Bring the entire family, regardless of your season, for intentional community building and a safe place to grow together.

 

Group Leader: Abasiaka Busali and Stella Atte Enyenihi

 

Day of The week: Tuesday

 

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm

 

Location: Varies (See group calendar in app)

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Pray First

Target Audience: Women, 18+

 

Description: When life happens, we have the tendency to turn to prayer as an afterthought, a tack on response. However; in this book, Pray First, Chris Hodges shares useful and practical strategies to make prayer the first response, not your last resort. In our group, we will explore the basics of a strong and consistent prayer life, learn and apply Biblical prayer models, and look at the role of fasting and praying, including creating a prayer shield. Get ready to embark on a life changing study as we dive into the transformative power of a life built on prayer!

 

Group Leader: Debbie Jones and Mena Forrester

 

Day of the Week: Thursday

 

Time: 10:00 AM

 

Location: Buford, Winder

Steady in the Storm

Target Audience: Men, 18+

 

Description: The need for community is vital in the midst of the storm. Come spend some intentional time in the presence of the Lord and in accountability with men who battle some of the same temptations of this world as you do. Through prayer and relationship, come ready to be encourage and sharpened to endure the trials and situations in your life. We all will face the storm at some point, why not face it together.

 

Group Leader: Keegan Sanders

 

Day of The week: Wednesday

 

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 AM

 

Location: Starbucks (Braselton)

Plug- IN

Target Audience: 16+

 

Description: Have a passion for worship and production? This may be the purpose group for you. After completing all steps of Growth Track, we would love to meet you!  Sign up for an interview and audition and we will get you signed up for “Plug-In.”  Plug-In may lead to an invitation to be part of the Purpose Worship/Production Active Team or get you ready for your next steps! We can't wait for you to embark on your journey to serving on the Worship/Production Team while taking your spiritual walk to the next level.  You will receive intentional training for your gifts, relevant teaching, powerful worship experiences, and a life-giving community. You won't want to miss out on this incredible opportunity.

 

Group Leader: Rayna Brown

 

Day of the Week: Wednesday

 

Time: Contact Leader

 

Location: Contact Leader

D-FIT (Adults)

Target Audience: 18+

 

Description: Are you new to the faith? Do you need to take your walk with Christ to the next level? D-Fit (Disciple Fitness) is for every Christian from those who have just made the decision to follow Christ, to those who want to know how to confirm and defend what they believe. Here, we will learn the basics of scripture and how we are called to live, engaged in practical training, exercise what you have learned, and replicate to create healthy habits.

 

Group Leader: Andy Shorthill

 

Day of the Week: TBD

 

Time: TBD

 

Location: Chick-fil-a (Hamilton Mill)

D-Fit (Students)

Target Audience: Middle and High School 

 

Description: Are you a student who is new to the faith? Or maybe you are looking for tools to help you build a foundation of faith for the life ahead? D-Fit (Disciple Fitness) is for you!!! D-Fit is for every Christian from those who have just made the decision to follow Christ, to those who want to know how to confirm and defend what they believe. Here, we will learn the basics of scripture and how we are called to live, engaged in practical training, exercise what you have learned, and replicate to create healthy habits.

 

Group Leader: Andy Shorthill

 

Day of the Week: Sunday

 

Time: TBD

 

Location: TBD

"Community Place" Bible Study

Target Audience: Adults, Mature

 

Description: Come connect with fellow believers as we dive into the scriptures and bridge the gap between Purpose Church and the community of churches around us. We will partner with Christ Community Church to build community and faith through weekly bible studies and practical application. 

 

Group Leader: Pastor Mark Lyndsey

 

Day of the Week: Thursday

 

Time: 7:00

 

Location: The Community Place (Buford)

Can't Find a Group

Time, location, subject matter doesn't fit your needs. No worries. Leading a group is as simple as providing atmosphere and content. Reach out to your purpose group director for more information.