COMMUNITY
GROUPS
“I cannot fully “renew my mind” without the active help of other believers. I cannot understand what Scripture teaches apart from dialogue with others who are reading that same Scripture. I cannot live the life of a disciple of Christ apart from the nurturing context of a community of believers who encourage me, pray for me, and set an example for me.”
–Douglas Moo
Community Groups are intentional spaces designed to provide connection and care within the Church. Our mission is simple: fellowship around scripture. We do this each week through ordinary rhythms–sharing a meal, reading the Word, and praying together.
Learn more about our community groups!
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Groups meet from September to April with a break during the holidays. We have groups that meet throughout the city on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
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Currently, we offer an amazing program called Community Group Kids on Tuesday and Thursday nights (5:30-8 PM). This program is limited in availability and is offered for infants through fifth grade. Groups that do not meet on these nights either don’t have childcare or have private sitters.
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Groups meet for an hour and a half, and follow a simple structure or sharing a meal, studying God’s Word, and praying together.
“We were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.”
1 Thessalonians 2:8
Ryan & Mallory Vangsnes
Community Group Coordinators
Ryan and Mallory got married in 2011 and have been in Athens ever since. Ryan is currently working towards his MDiv and serves as the pastoral intern at Good Shepherd. Mallory works as a labor and delivery nurse at Piedmont. They have four wonderful boys: Ollie, Wilder, Davy, and George.They have been actively involved in Community Group ministry for the past 14 years—leading, hosting, attending, and overseeing. It is their joy to see the body of Christ connected to one another through God’s Word, week in and week out. If you are interested in community groups, we would love to get you connected!