Small Groups

The Small Group program of St. Barnabas is designed to foster deep bonds with Christ and one another. It seeks to nurture the environment that allows faith to develop and grow. Like the early disciples and followers of Christ, group members discover the joy of Christian community in small gatherings. Each group is a joyful fellowship which meets regularly to learn, pray, reach out, and support one another.

Fellowship, spiritual growth, bible study, and outreach are all elements of Small Groups at St. Barnabas. In addition, each group participates in some type of outreach project.

Small Groups come in many forms and vary according to need. They include:

Short-term Studies (begin periodically throughout the year)

Advent Study
Compainions in Christ
Disciple - Genisus
Disciple - Introduction to the Old Testament
Disciple - Introduction to the New Testament
Disciple - John
Disciple - Psalms
Disciple - Romans
Finding God in the Shack
Five Practices of a Fruitful Congregation
Lenten Study
Serving From the Heart

In-depth Bible Studies

Disciple I - a study of 80% of the Bible over a nine month period
Disciple II - an in-depth, 32 week study of Genesis-Exodus and Luke-Acts
Disciple III - a 32 week study of the Prophets and Letters of Paul
Disciple IV - a 32 week study of the Writings and Revelation
Jesus in the Gospels
Christian Believer

Fellowship and Bible Study Groups

God's Green Thumb Gang
Hilltoppers
Home Fellowship Gatherings
Men's Coffee Break
Men's Prayer Breakfast
Mom's Bible Study Group
St. Barnabas Knitters
Stretching and Moving Exercisers
United Methodist Men
United Methodist Women
Women's Tuesday AM Gathering

Support Groups are offered to address particular needs of persons in particular ways. Such groups seek to provide encouragement and hope for those experiencing difficulty. These groups are offered on an as needed basis and have included support for:

Alzheimers
Cancer
Depression
Divorce
Grief
Unemployed

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