Ephesians: Unity in Christ Grow Group Guide

Group Guides

Group Leader Guide

GROW GROUP GUIDE: Grow Group Leaders, please download THIS GUIDE for all the information you need to lead a Grow Group. Click HERE for detailed expectations of a Grow Group Leader.

CONNECT GROUP GUIDE: Connect Group Leaders, please download THIS GUIDE for all the information you need to lead a Connect Group. Click HERE for detailed expectations of a Connect Group Leader. 

SERVE GROUP GUIDE: Serve Group Leaders, please download THIS GUIDE for all the information you need to lead a Serve Group. Click HERE for detailed expectations of a Serve Group Leader.


Weekly Passages

11/3/2024 - Ephesians 4:25-32

11/10/2024 - Ephesians 5:8-21

11/17/2024 - Ephesians 6:10-18

11/24/2004 - Choose your own

12/1/2024 - Isaiah 9:2-7

12/8/2024 - Matthew 1:18-25

12/15/2024 - Luke 2:8-20

12/22/2024 - John 1:1-14

12/29/2024 – BREAK

1/5/2024 - BREAK

Additional Resources

GROUP MANAGEMENT RESOURCES

Church Community Builder (CCB) is the system we use to manage groups at OCC (send emails, update roster, etc).  

Group Facilitation Tips

Ice Breakers for Small Groups

Tips for Busy Schedules

SERVING RESOURCES
Service Opportunities for Small Groups
Connecting to a Ministry Team

DISCIPLESHIP/SPIRITUAL FORMATION RESOURCES
Becoming Leaders who Equip
Everyday Practices for Purposeful Living
Practice of Listening & Obeying
Tips for Studying Scripture
Lifeline Exercise
Neighborhood Prayer Guide
Practicing the Way

PREVIOUS SERIES RESOURCES
Everyday Practices Grow Group Guide
Everyday Practices for Purposeful Living Tool: A useful tool for living on purpose for God every day.
Peacemaker Bible Study guide
Becoming Human Bible Study Guide

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Building a Discipling Culture by Mike Breen
Future Church by Will Mancini

WEBSITE RECOMMENDATIONS 

www.smallgroups.com - This website has A TON of resources for small group leaders, including plenty of helpful articles on the topic of leading small groups.  Check it out!

CARING RESOURCES 

  • Prayer: Any prayer requests from within the group can be sent to our prayer team at Prayer@occ.org who faithfully pray over all prayer needs.  In addition, email here if someone would like a pastor to call and pray with them.

  • Support Groups: Available for those experiencing divorce, grief, or loss.

  • Aid and Assistance: For those who need financial help with rent/mortgage, utilities, and other expenses.

  • Pre-Marriage Classes: For anyone seeking pre-marriage counseling.  

For more information email JoshM@occ.org