Welcome to New Story - Small Groups

We believe that life is better connected.

That’s why we focus on creating space for meaningful relationships through our Small Groups. We don’t believe there is only one right way to Small Group. Some groups may study the Bible together. Others may gather around a shared interest like pickleball, coffee, kiddos, board games, or dinner. The format is flexible, but the purpose is the same: helping people connect with God and others.

Study-based Groups work through a book of the Bible, a book, or a discussion topic together.

Activity-Based Groups gather around a shared interest like running, crafting, watching football, grabbing coffee, or sharing a meal. Whatever gives people a reason to gather consistently.

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What do our Small Groups do?

Be Together

Relationships don’t happen by accident. Small Groups create a consistent space to show up and actually get to know other people.

Pray Together

Every group makes space to pray. Sometimes that happens naturally through a Bible study or discussion. Other times, it may simply mean taking a few minutes to ask, “How can we pray for you this week?” Every group creates space for people to share what’s happening in their lives, encourage one another, and bring it to God together.

Have Fun Together

We want people to actually enjoy being with their group. For some groups, fun is built into what they’re already doing. Study-based groups intentionally set aside at least one gathering during the 8-week session to simply have fun together. Sometimes the conversations that matter most happen around a dinner table, during a game, or while doing something you enjoy.

We realize that Small Groups are not one size fits all and the success of one is hard to measure with so many variables.
Feel free to find and connect with a Small Group that works for you!

Hear from people in a group.

Aubrey Dykeman

“During our small group session, the women had a running group text so we were able to regularly check in on one another. We were able to put together meal trains when needed, keep up with each other’s lives throughout the week, planned a few girl’s nights to hang out, and even got together outside of group to pray over one another when life got really tough.”

Rita Hester

“I thank God for Small Groups and miss it when I don’t have it. To me it’s a group of friends that pray for one another, grow together in unity, and learn in Christ.”

Tracy Oneal

“I joined a small group when I was new to this church. Everyone in the group was very welcoming. The small group helped me to mature further in my relationship with Jesus. I learned more through teaching and discussions than I could have ever learned on my own. Best of all, I developed relationships and made new friends!”

Interested in leading a group?

You don't have to lead a Bible study to lead a Small Group. If there's something you enjoy doing and you're willing to help people connect, you may already have what it takes to lead one. We'll help you with the rest.

Your biggest job is to be a connector. You don't have to have all the answers or be the wisest person in the room. Take initiative, communicate with your group, help people feel included, and create space for connection.

Each session, every Small Group will

Be Together. Meet consistently and make connection a priority.
Pray Together. Pray every time and create space to share and encourage one another.
Have Fun Together. Activity groups already have this built in. Study groups intentionally plan at least one fun gathering.
Make room for people. Don’t just connect with people you already know. Help someone else find connection too.

Let us know if you'd be interested in leading a group using the contact form below.