We live in a world characterized by individualism and isolation. The mobility and busyness of our society have resulted in the breakdown of supportive relationships. This has produced people that are lonely and isolated.


The world and the forces of evil are daily bombarding us, pulling us apart from each other and from God, producing ungodly and broken relationships. People are in need of healthy, supportive relationships.

At The Oaks Fellowship, we believe the church ought to be the one place in this world where life-giving relationships are developed. Because we believe in building a strong community of believers, we believe in our Small Group Ministry.

Small Groups Are Biblical Acts 2:42 tells us that the New Testament Christians devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread and prayer. Fellowship was something that was specifically done in homes.

The Bible also tells us to:

• Bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2)
• Encourage one another (Hebrews 10:24)
• Be concerned for each other’s interests (Philippians 2:4)
• Pray and rejoice with one another (1 Thessalonians 5:16,17)

Small Groups Provide Community

Bill Hybels, pastor of Willowcreek Community Church defines "community" as

Where you can...

• Know and be known
• Love and be loved
• Serve and be served
• Celebrate and be celebrated

In a Small Group people develop committed and trusting relationships with each other and the Lord as they share their lives and minister to one another’s needs.

Why is this important?

• Christianity is a life-style, not simply a set of teachings
• A life-style is learned from another person’s life
• Close, personal relationships are essential to learning the Christian life.

Small groups provide the ideal place where close personal relationships between believers can form and effective discipling can occur.

Small Groups Provide Fellowship
In a large church like The Oaks, close fellowship with others can be difficult. Small Groups provide the time and place to get to know one another better.

Small Groups Provide Ministry
When someone in our church has a need, the Small Group members are quick to respond and support each other. The closeness of the group provides a safe place to express needs to one another and an opportunity to give in ministry.

Small Groups Provide Spiritual Growth
Because the best teachers are those who model their lessons, Small Groups provide a place for Christians to disciple and model the Christian walk for new believers. The teachings are not only taught during the lesson time, but lived out in life.

How do I find a Small Group?
All our groups are listed in a Small Group Ministry directory that is available at the Resource Center in the church atrium. Our groups run on a semester basis. At the beginning of each semester there is a “Rally Day” where everyone is given an opportunity to sign up for a group.

Another good way to find a small group is to attend one of our Sunday School classes. You are sure to meet some of our Small Group Leaders in each class. Just ask the Sunday School teacher to introduce you to one of our leaders.

What about childcare?
Our children’s ministry provides The Zone—a special time of fun and teaching for children ages 6-12. And our Tiny Town nursery is open on these nights as well. Parents are welcome to drop their children off while they go to their Small Group meeting. Click here for the schedule.


Our other adult ministries:
Men : Women : Singles : Kids Zone