Small Groups at St John's
Being part of a small group is a great way of growing in our faith. St John’s offers a range of small groups these include:
Growth Groups (small groups/house groups) for young people and adults – a warm place of friendship and fellowship where we can support one another and grow in our faith through fellowship, prayer and Bible study.
Micro Groups – a group of four people who meet regularly to encourage one another to grow in faith through prayer, Bible study. Micro Group members are committed to supporting one another on their faith journey.
More information on the groups and how to join one can be found below.
Small Group Study Material
1 Peter: Hope in the Trials of Life
We have created a series of studies based on the book of 1 Peter from groups to use from February into spring.
This material focuses on the themes in the book of 1 Peter with the aim of bringing us hope as we face the trials of life and in the midst of suffering. This covers the following themes:
- Songs of Praise
- God’s Holy People – a new family identity
- Life in Exile – suffering as a witness to Jesus
- Steadfast in Faith – suffering and future hope
1 Peter: Hopes in the Trial of Life Bible Study for Small Groups
The Bible Project has produced an excellent introductory video to 1 Peter:
1 Peter Summary | Watch an Overview Video (bibleproject.com)
Hard copies of the notes can be found in the West End in Church, or available on request from the Church Office.
Previous Study Materials
Ephesians – Who do you think you are?
To support the relaunch of our small groups we prepared a series of 13 bible studies based on Ephesians, designed to help new and refreshed groups get to know one another and to build relationships within groups.
Click here for the Study Notes: Ephesians – Who do you think you are?
The Bible Project has produced an excellent introductory video to the Book of Ephesians:
Book of Ephesians Summary | Watch an Overview Video (bibleproject.com)
Growth Groups
Growth Groups (also known as House Groups) are groups of about 8-10 people who meet to pray, look at Bible together, share in fellowship and support and encourage one another.
The aim of the group is to help its members grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Growth groups aim to meet fortnightly. We encourage groups to follow the study material produced by church.
At St John’s, following the review of small groups, we have 12 Growth Groups in place, and there is scope to develop new groups as required.
For more information speak to a member of the staff team or contact the church office: office@sjb-burscough.church.
MicroGroups
Micro-groups are a model of discipleship where, ideally, four people commit to mutual support, prayer, study and accountability.
The group members seek to help each other grow in faith and action.
When and how you meet is down to the group members, but we suggest that you aim to meet at least every fortnight.
Click on the following resource documents for more information (pdf format).
Micro Group Resource – Walk through the Bible
For more information speak to a member of the staff team or contact the church office: office@sjb-burscough.church.
