Table & Connect Groups
Table Groups have one simple purpose: to bring people together. We believe God created us to live in relationship with others and only then can we live the full life He intends for us. Sharing life through community is part of our design, but meaningful relationships aren’t always easy to find. That’s why Table Groups exist—to make these life-changing relationships relevant and accessible to you.
Table Groups will meet during our Fall and Spring Semesters. Each group will take place in a home, break bread, pray, and share testimonies. Connect Groups are interest-based and meet for 6 weeks during the Summer Semester.
Spring Table Group Dates
Spring Semester: February 1st - April 26th
Surveys
If you were part of a Spring Table Group—whether you led or participated—we would love to hear from you. Take a few moments to complete the member or leader survey and share your feedback with us. Your input helps us continue to grow and strengthen our groups for future seasons.
Leader Survey
Leading a Table Group
Once you complete our three-step Freedom Growth Track, you will have the opportunity to join the Freedom Team by becoming a Group Leader.
Leading a Group isn’t about being perfect; it’s about serving others by giving them a place to connect. Hosting a group is simple; we give you essential tools to make your Table Group successful through Leadership Training and a directory where you can register your group so others can find it easily. We believe people’s lives are changed one semester at a time by moving one step toward Christ, and as a Table Group Leader, you get to play an important role in that process.
Table Group Leader Requirements
Group Size:
- Minimum Group Size 4 people (including host or hosts)
- Maximum Group Size 12 people (including host or hosts)
- Every Group will have an additional 2 open seats for new people who come to church, and they will be placed in a group based on what area of Chattanooga they live in.
Meals:
- Groups must be held around a table in a home (no couches, coffee shops, or restaurants)
- Groups can meet for a meal time (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) or a different time of the day (coffee, tea, dessert)
- A full meal is not required, but some type of food is required to be served (coffee & dessert, tea and pastries, charcuterie board, etc.)
- Every group meeting must include a time of breaking bread, sharing testimonies, and prayer
Summer Connect Group Dates
Summer Leader Sign-Ups: May 17th - May 24th
Summer Semester: June 14th - July 26th
Connect Group Leader Requirements
Once you complete our three-step Freedom Growth Track, you will have the opportunity to join the Freedom Team by becoming a Connect Group Leader. To lead a summer Connect Group, you must have previously been a member of a Table Group or Connect Group.
Leading a group isn’t about being perfect; it’s about creating a space for people to build relationships and do life together. Connect Groups are fellowship-based and can happen anywhere—on or off campus—and can center around shared interests like sports, hobbies, Bible studies, or simply spending time together.
Hosting a group is simple. We provide the tools you need through Leadership Training, along with a directory where you can register your group so others can easily find it.
We believe life change happens in community, and as a Connect Group Leader, you get to create those moments where people feel known, encouraged, and connected.
