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The Lord Jesus taught His disciples in the setting of a small group. At Hillcrest, we follow our Lord’s example in Growth Groups. Growth Groups meet for a number of weeks to study the Bible together. These studies are organized by topic and are available for men and women of all ages. We encourage you to jump in and take your next steps in becoming like Christ.
Growth Group studies are based on three elements of Ephesians 4:15-16, equipping, doctrinal and maturity.
Equipping
These are GROWTH GROUPS that are designed to teach a specific skill. Example: Prayer, evangelism, discipling, parenting
Doctrinal
These are GROWTH GROUPS that are designed to teach sound doctrine. Example: Who is Jesus? What is Faith?
Maturity
These are GROWTH GROUPS that are designed to teach Christian character. Example: How can I be more joyful? Content? Patient?
A Growth Group (GG) is a seasonal small group of Hillcrest disciples who study the Bible together for the purpose of becoming like Christ. Ephesians 4:11-16 is the passage for our vision of Growth Groups. Pastors and teachers were given by Christ for the growth of disciples by equipping the saints for ministry work, for attaining unity of the faith, and for maturity. Thus, there are three categories of Growth Groups that we offer: equipping, doctrinal, and maturity.
GGs usually gather on Wednesday night, but some gather on other days throughout the week. All GGs meet on Hillcrest campuses.
GGs are offered seasonally. There is a Spring, Summer, and Fall set of offerings each year. You can find the current offerings listed below. Also, you can contact the church office, and we can provide you direction on your Growth Group options.
Once you have reviewed the available offerings, and decided which one is best for you, you may join the GG by registering online. Most GGs have a fee to cover book costs. Once you pay for your book, it will be available at the first meeting.
Absolutely! Please join us on the second meeting. And if you determine that you cannot attend at all, you may join the same GG in a future offering.
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Wednesday Night Pastor’s Bible Study
Nine Mile Room NW Hall
wednesday 6:30
- starts: June 15
- leader: Pastor Jim Locke & Others
- childcare provided: yes
The Amazing Collection—Wednesdays
Nine Mile—Spring B—Minor Prophets Room L104 View Map
wednesday 6:30
The Amazing Collection is a broad overview of each book of the Bible. This semester we will be covering the Major Prophets and The Early Minor Prophets. This study teaches the who, what, when, where and why of each book of the Bible as well as the actual content of the book.
Spring B session begins March 22
- length: 6 weeks
- starts: March 22
- leader: Cathy Perry
- book fee: $15
- childcare provided: yes
The Amazing Collection—Thursdays
Nine Mile—Spring B—Minor Prophets Room L104 View Map
thursday 9:15
The Amazing Collection is a broad overview of each book of the Bible. This semester we will be covering the Major Prophets and The Early Minor Prophets. This study teaches the who, what, when, where and why of each book of the Bible as well as the actual content of the book.
Spring B session begins March 23
- length: 6 weeks
- starts: March 23
- leader: Cathy Perry
- book fee: $15
- childcare provided: yes
New Testament Survey
Nine Mile Room L206 View Map
wednesday 6:30
The Good News of Jesus Christ is found declared and explained throughout the New Testament. How is it covered in each book? Join us for this five week class as we take a birdseye view of the content and themes found in the twenty-seven books of the New Testament.
- length: 6 weeks
- starts: March 22
- leader: David Ruffin
- book fee: No Fee
- childcare provided: yes
The Fundamentals of Biblical Soul Care
Nine Mile Campus Room L107 View Map
wednesday 6:30
God makes it clear that His Word is sufficient to meet the deepest needs of our soul. In this 30-week course, you will learn to use the Bible to give counsel to those who face struggles in this life bringing them hope and help from God’s Word.
- length: 15 weeks
- starts: January 18
- leader: Heath Wilson & Nadine Kimsal
- book fee: No fee
- childcare provided: yes
Even Better than Eden
Nine Mile Room College Room
wednesday 6:30
Trace nine themes throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation to revealing how God’s plan for the new creation will be far more glorious than the original.
- length: 9 weeks
- starts: March 22
- leader: Megan Merritt
- book fee: $15
- childcare provided: yes