Small Groups are one of the best ways to meet new friends and deepen relationships at church!
With more than 30 small groups available, there's a group for everyone!
What are Small Groups?
Groups of 8-12 people who meet together regularly to care for each other spiritually. Group meetings usually consist of a Bible study and/or group activity with a spiritual purpose.
When do Small Groups meet?
Usually on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. We encourage small groups to minister to each other weekly. Because flexibility is one of our foundational principles (see more below) some groups will choose to meet on different nights or mornings.
Why join a Small Group?
Because small groups are the basic building block for pastoral care; they are the best place for caring spiritual relationships to develop. Being involved in a small group also lends itself to a more engaging and active experience in the church than only attending worship or Bible classes.
What Principles Guide Small Groups?
Our small groups focus on developing pastoral care. Our goal is to have small groups who celebrate together, mourn together, and care for each other's spiritual growth. We want everyone to actively serve in their small group. To accomplish this we have laid out four principles: smallness, flexibility, consistency, and purpose.
How do I join?
You are welcome to join any small group to which you are invited. Or, you can fill out this form with your age and some of your interests, and we will happily help you find a group that meets your needs.
Submit a Small Group Placement Form
Submit a Small Group Leadership Form
View the Small Groups Information Brochure
Questions? Contact Chad Graham or Ashley Tucker.
Small Group Resources
1. 
RightNow Media
This online Christian video service is available to all members for free! RightNow Media has thousands of videos for all ages, including many excellent studies that can be used in Small Groups. To get your login and password please contact Dedra Hunter.
Access RightNow Media
2. Discovery Bible Study
2The Discovery Bible study is easy to conduct with any small group, whether they are knowledgeable of scripture or new to the Bible. It is simple and aims to make the word of God the primary teacher. This method can be used with any text in scripture. Here are 54 pre-planned studies you can try to get started here!
3. Smallgroups.com
This website is a partner of Christianity Today and offers studies as well as tools and training for group leaders. The church has a subscription and can download resources for our leaders. If you see something you would like to use, just ask Chad Graham or Ashely Tucker.
4. Bentonville Church of Christ o
n YouTube
We have several helpful videos for Small Group prompts and Bible studies on the Bentonville Church of Christ YouTube page. Check out our page and be sure to LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.
5. Group Reading of Scripture
One of the most powerful spiritual activities a group can do is to simply read scripture out loud. It is a simple spiritual activity, but combined with a meal ample prayer, and sharing it with each other, it can be the backbone of a very successful Small Group.
We'll be there for you!
Have any questions, ideas for activities or need help preparing a Small Group meeting? Chad Graham and Ashley Tucker are always here for you, and ready to help anyway they can.
