Do you want to join a home group or do you just have questions?
See the FAQ's below or contact Dave Sautner @ 230-6700.
For a current list of home groups click here.

Why a Home Group Ministry?
The Believers in the book of Acts met both in large group settings ("publicly") and in small group settings ("from house to house") (Acts 2:46; 5:42; 20:20.) The early church knew that people grow best when it's balanced with the need for a large group (for celebration) and a small group (for community.) At Westwood we are working hard at helping people to come to Jesus and become like Him. We believe this happens best when people interact with others in a small group. As our church grows larger, we must also become smaller through a small "home" group ministry. This will enable our church to become a healthy, living church of people growing in Christ and authentic relationships.
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What is the Home Group Ministry?
The Home Group Ministry at Westwood is committed to helping form Christ-centered communities within the larger church community - really they're mini-churches within the big church. We realize it's easy to become a faceless number in the larger crowd during weekend services, so we believe small groups are key to a healthy church. Compare a small group to a lifeboat on a cruise ship. The weekend service and our church directory is made up of a lot of people you don't know, like a cruise ship. Your small group, however, becomes a lifeboat when times get tough, or in the middle of a demanding week. A small group creates opportunities to be known and to know others and promotes spiritual growth and Christ-centered friendship. Home group members meet regularly in order to apply the Bible to everyday living, develop Christ-centered relationships, and encourage one another towards Christ-likeness.
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Who can participate?
We encourage anyone that desires to seek God and develop authentic, healthy relationships - no matter your religious background - to join a home group.
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Who leads a home group and where do we meet?
Home groups are led by people from Westwood Community Church. Most groups meet in area homes on an evening that works best for individual group members. If you'd like to find out more about becoming a home group host please pick up a brochure at the Welcome Center.
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Can I get in a group at any time, or do they only start at certain times?
There are current, ongoing groups that are often times looking to include new people. Please visit the home group map in the commons to find out where and when groups are meeting. Sometimes however we may need to put you on a waiting list until we are able to find a group that shares similar life-stage characteristics or start a new group with a new leader. We also host 2 small group connections throughout the year - one in the fall and one at mid-winter. Small group connections are a one hour social event designed to help connect you to new or existing small groups.
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Will I get "stuck" in a group that I don't want to be in?
No. You can simply "test-drive" a group for 6-8 weeks and decide to continue or discontinue attending.
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How do I get started?
Contact: Dave Sautner @ 230-6700.
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