Why do we invite everyone into a lifelong relationship with Jesus through DNA Groups?
Because the Early Church discipled people through intentional relationships!
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. (Acts 2:42-47)
What is a DNA Group?
DNA Groups are typically 3-5 people who:
- Meet weekly or bi-weekly
- Cultivate genuine relationships
- Study Scripture
- Pray together and for one another
- Seek the Holy Spirit, and
- Build one another up in faith
Just like DNA is the building block of the human body, the scriptures clearly point to life on life discipleship relationships being the building block of the Church body. We would love to connect you with a DNA Group or specific group that helps you in your spiritual journey and fits your schedule! And if you are led to, we’d love to partner with you, train you, resource you and prepare you to start a new group as well! Reach out to us to learn more.
Here are the current open DNA Groups:
- Women’s Group Every Tuesday 9:15-10:45 am, text/call Sarah White at 330-221-2038
- Women’s Group Every Thursday 9:30am-11:30am, text/call Lindy Tokie at 330-903-0793
- Women’s Group Every other Wednesday 8:30pm-10pm, text/call Lauren Simmons at 234-817-0354
- Men’s Group Every Monday 8:30pm-10pm, text/call Brandon Hathaway at 330-208-4889
- Men’s Group Tuesday nights 7pm, Bruce Adams, email Bruce Adams at [email protected]
- Spiritual Formation Sessions for (men and women) Tuesday nights Jan 28th-April 15th at Church on the Boulevard for 12 weeks from 5:30-8:30 pm (includes free meal at beginning and prayer and worship session at end). Email Ben White at [email protected]
discipleship resources
In our DNA Groups we utilize discipleship resources and get training in disciple-making from our friends at Grace Gathering Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We seek to be disciple makers who make disciples. Learn more about the many wonderful resources and opportunities the folks from the network at Grace Gathering offer here!
Check out the interactive video version of our DNA Spiritual Formation Sessions!