PURPOSE:
To connect Rooftoppers together in groups in order to deepen their walks with Christ. We create groups that follow Christ together, that each group member may grow in Christ-likeness and discover their God-given purpose.
RELEVANT ROOFTOP VALUES:
- community
- teaching
- prayer
GUIDING VERSE:
"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved" (Acts 2:42-47).
EXPLANATION:
Small groups are groups of between 4-12 people the meet regularly to learn about an important topic and get to know each other in a fun and friendly setting. They meet weekly, in people's homes, at different times throughout the week. Some of them meet for a short three-month term, while some have been meeting for many years. Small groups are available for all types of people: women, men, couples, singles, mixed.
IF YOU WANT TO GET INVOLVED:
- Sign up for a small group in January or September.
- Contact Jason Roton about current small groups, or check out the small group brochure and contact the leader of the group you are interested in.
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO:
Jason Roton
grouplife@rooftop.org
SMALL GROUP OFFERINGS FOR SPRING 2009:
Leader(s): Jason and Cori Roton
Duration: Indefinite
Day and Time: Thursday night 7p-9p, flexible
Location: Sean and Rebecca Sullivan's house, Affton
Description: This is an already existing group. We have been a group for 4 months and are a group of both singles and couples. We have been studying I Peter and are still undecided as to what we will study next. We spend about half of our time sharing our lives and praying for each other and the rest of our time in study.
Openings: 6-7 people
Leader(s): Jason and Casey Ridenour
Duration: Jason and Casey Ridenour's house, South County
Day and Time: Wednesday Night 7p-9p
Description: This is an already existing group. We have been in existence for a little over a year and half. We are group made of up of couples, however we are not opposed to singles. In February we will start a study on Romans. We spend about half of our time sharing our lives and praying for each other and the rest of our time in study.
Openings: 2 couples or 4 singles
Leader(s): Brent Creach
Duration: Indefinite
Day and Time: Thursday mornings 6:30a
Location: St. Louis Bread Co. on Clayton Rd.
Description: This is an already existing men's small group. We meet each week and are currently half way through a book study on Revelations. Along with the study this group also functions as an accountability group for the men that are involved.
Openings: 8-9 men
Leader(s): Terry and Valerie Toliver
Co-Leader(s): Ray and Karen Spencer
Duration: Indefinite
Day and Time: Sunday after 2nd Service
Location: Rooftop
Description: This is a new small group. The group is for married couples. We will be studying a Christian marriage topic, possibly a book such as "Sacred Marriage" or a sermon series on the book of Solomon.
Openings: 7-8 couples
Leader(s): Greg Herndon
Duration: 8-12 weeks
Day and Time: Tuesday Nights, TBD
Location: Greg Herndon's House, Maryland Heights
Description: This is a new men's group. We will be doing a book study on "Way of the Wild Heart" by John Eldredge .
Openings: 10-12 men
Leader(s): Paul Mueller
Duration: 9 weeks
Day and Time: Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Rooftop
Description: In this nine week small group, we will be going through the book, "Worship, Nearing the Heart of God". This is a six part book that will explore the Issue of Lordship in our lives, Experiencing God in Worship. Gaining a God-Perspective, Developing Our Character, Overcoming Obstacles to Worship and Advancing God's Kingdom. We will also be taking three "field trips" to local Wednesday night worship services in the area. Please join me as we explore what being a true Worshipper of God is all about and what purpose Worship has in our lives among a community of followers of Christ.
Openings: 12-15 people
Leader: Rob Weissler
Duration: 24 weeks
Day and Time: Thursday 7:30p
Location: Rooftop
Description: This is a new men's group. We will be doing the Men's Fraternity Curriculum pt.1. We will watch a 45 minute video followed by a 45 minute discussion of the video. From the Men's fraternity website: Imagine the transforming power of men coming together within your church and community to honestly examine their lives and take the courageous steps necessary to embrace authentic manhood on a journey to become who God intends them to be. That is the goal of Men's Fraternity. When men connect in life-changing ways, a powerful ripple effect touches families, workplaces, and the church. Deeper connections with God and other men inspire participants to connect more meaningfully in all facets of their lives. They climb beyond the walls of isolation and aspire to a biblical viewpoint marked by integrity, boldness, and compassion. Through this powerful series, men learn to reject passivity, accept responsibility, lead courageously, and expect God's greater reward.
Openings: 12-15 men