At Mercy Hill we strongly believe that discipleship happens in community. What we mean is that no one is meant to follow Jesus alone. God has designed us to be in a relationship with Him and others. We believe that the support provided by a gospel-centered community is an essential component to being in a relationship with Jesus. Some of the benefits of being connected are:
This is the most effective way to join a Community Group at Mercy Hill. Each Grouplink lasts for three weeks and takes place quarterly. During Grouplink, you are able to look at profiles of all new groups being launched and sign up to join the group that best fits your schedule, location, and stage of life. Our next Grouplink is happening in early 2020.
Starter Groups are a four-week Community Group simulation hosted by your Campus Pastor at your campus. Attendees get to meet other people who are new to Community Groups, walk through what a Community Group does and feels like, and hear more about why we believe it is vital that you get connected. After the four weeks, your Campus Pastor will help you take the next steps to find a Community Group.
If you know someone who is currently in a Community Group, we encourage you to ask that person to check with their leader and see if there is space for you to join. If so, you’ll already know someone in the group when you join, which will help you more easily get acquainted to others in the group. If the group is full, we will help you get connected through Grouplink, Starter Groups, or the web form.
By filling out the Community Group Help Request form (bottom of page), you will be contacted by your Campus Pastor or a member of our Community Groups team that will help you take the appropriate next steps to get connected to a group.
We understand that having children can sometimes make it more difficult to join a Community Group, but we don’t want there to be any deterrent to people getting into community here at Mercy Hill. Our solution is to reimburse you for the cost of childcare during your group. Some groups have childcare at the group while most groups encourage you to get a babysitter (paid for by Mercy Hill). Email the Community Group leader of the group you are planning on attending, and ask them what their group does. Below is a link to the childcare reimbursement form.
Where do the groups meet?
We have many different groups at Mercy Hill Church that meet in several different locations across the Triad area. Most groups meet in the home of the group leader or the group host. We also have groups that meet on college campuses here in the Triad.
What do the groups study?
Most of our group studies are based off of the message from the preceding Sunday, however during the summer months some groups opt to go through book studies or things of that nature.
What do the groups do for childcare?
We understand that having children can sometimes make it more difficult to join a community group. But we don’t want there to be any deterrent to people getting into community here at Mercy Hill. Our solution is to reimburse you for the cost of childcare during your group. Some groups have childcare at the group while other groups encourage you to get a babysitter (partially reimbursed by Mercy Hill) and make your community group night a date night! Email the Community Group leader of the group you are planning on attending and ask them what their group does. Below is a link to the child care reimbursement form.
Are there Community Groups for teenagers?
The best way for your teenager to connect to Christian community is through MHStudents.
How do I become a group leader?
At Mercy Hill Church, we take Community Group leadership very seriously because Community Group leaders function as under-shepherds in the church. We have an apprentice process in place for new group leaders. If you would like to find out more about becoming an apprentice leader, then, please fill out this apprentice leader interest form and a member of our staff will contact you in the near future regarding group leadership.