Join a Growth Group.
Wherever you’re at in life, there’s a place for you at one of our Growth Groups. Everyone is welcome! Whether you attend Maranatha, are part of another church, or are looking for a church to call home, we’d love to have you join us. Growth Groups are the place where life, the Word, and relationships all come together! The Group Finder is the most current listing of groups. If you need any additional help with the Group Finder, please contact us at GrowthGroups@MaranathaChapel.org
We are excited to launch our new Church-Wide study for 2024 entitled “True Spirituality” We have chosen a new book by Chip Ingram entitled “True Spirituality, Becoming a Romans 12 Christian.” Romans 12 gives us a snapshot of what a mature, growing Christian looks like and provides actionable steps to live out “True Spirituality” in our daily lives.
This is also a great time to join a Growth Group or start a new Growth Group with friends and family.
Sermon Based Studies
SB 11.17.2024 RECIPE FOR A GODLY MARRIAGE
SB 11.10.2024 LABORERS FOR GOD’S HARVEST
SB 11.03.2024 WALK THIS WAY
Resources
We Welcome New Growth Group Leaders!
Is God calling you to lead a small group? Do you already have a small group, but would like a refresher on how to revitalize your group? Join us for a 4 week Leader Training that includes: Leadership skills - Facilitating a Bible study - Setting up a small group and more.
The dates for our next training class will be March 3-10-14-24, 2025.
All materials are provided at no charge and there is no cost for this training class.
Email Pastor Martin at Martin.Sanders@maranathachapel.org with any questions.
The Training will include:
Core leadership skills
Dealing with difficult people
Learning to facilitate a sermon based Bible study
Setting up for a successful small group and using our InFellowship system
All materials provided, simply bring your Bible
Leading a Growth Group begins with some very simple steps.
Pray
Pray for God’s wisdom and guidance on this journey as you step out in faith to lead a group.
Attend Our 4-Part Leadership Workshop
Workshop topics will include: Maranatha Chapel’s Mission / Vision statements, core leadership skills & ingredients for a good leader, problem-solving, prayer, effective facilitating, group dynamics, dealing with different personality types, setting up your home for group time, our InFellowship program, sermon-based curriculum, and more.
Plan Your Way Forward
After attending the workshop, you will meet with our Growth Group pastor, Martin Sanders, to help plan your way forward as a Growth Group leader. We look forward to meeting you and joining with you on your journey to step out and share your faith with others.
Use this QR code or click this link to navigate to our GROUP FINDER.
Our Annual Fall Study Launch:
In the fall of 2023 we launched our latest church-wide study in the book by Dr. David Jeremiah: “WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?”
This is a 10-week study in how to live out our faith in a broken world.
This study will identify and help us process the ten societal issues that are currently happening now in our culture. We believe that this study will create great discussions in our groups and spur us on to action in these challenging times. Dr. Jeremiah reminds us “this is not a time for despair, instead this is a time to examine ever more closely the calm assurance of God’s prophetic plan.”
You can find both the book and study guide materials at most online book retailers such as Amazon, Christianbook.com, and Lifeway.com
If you have any questions, please contact our Growth Groups’ pastor Martin Sanders at Martin.Sanders@MaranathaChapel.org or by calling the church office at 858.613.7800
TOOLS FOR FALL STUDY 2023
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE
In the fall of 2022 we launched a new church-wide study in the amazing book of Romans.
It can be argued that no book of the bible has had a greater effect on Christianity than the book of Romans. Martin Luther described Romans as the most important piece in the New Testament and said “it is well worth the Christians while not only to memorize it, but also to occupy himself with it daily, as though it were the daily bread of the soul.
We will be using the Life Change study guide which is very flexible allowing you to adjust the quantity and depth of your study. Whether you are a beginning Bible student or seasoned scholar, this guide will help you to dive deep into Romans and seek to apply its truths to life.
May we truly see life change as we study His Word in Community.
This Life Change series on the book of Romans is designed to be both in-depth and flexible. We have provided additional tools that will help simplify your study together. Growth Group Leaders will be able to stream audio of Pastor Ray Bentley’s in-depth teaching on Romans as well as have access to Pastor Joby Martin’s video teaching who brings unique insight and humor. We will also provide a journal with key memory verses giving you the opportunity to reflect on all that God is teaching you in this study.
Materials:
Each set includes the NavPress study guide of ROMANS and a companion journal. The cost for the set is $10. To purchase materials, please contact our Growth Groups’ admin by emailing to GrowthGroups@MaranathaChapel.org .
For more information please contact our Growth Groups pastor Martin Sanders at martin.sanders@maranathachapel.org or 858-613-7800.
Growth Group Leader Gathering 2022
MATERIALS TO CHURCH AT HOME
THE CHOSEN | ZOOM | HOW TO LEAD | SERMON BASED STUDIES | FIND A GROUP
“THE CHOSEN” VIDEO SERIES
A NEW VIRTUAL SMALL GROUP STUDY USING “THE CHOSEN” VIDEO SERIES
HERE IS A 2 MINUTE VIDEO ON HOW TO WATCH AND STREAM THE FIRST 4 EPISODES FREE
Q: Where can I watch the episodes?
A: Download the App – You can find it for free on our app in your mobile app store for iOS or Android. Here’s the link: www.thechosen.tv/app.
ZOOM for Virtual Small Group Meetings Online
This is new territory for all of us, but God is in control. I’m sure there will be a learning curve, but when we master this, we will all be better for it!
Maranatha Growth Group Online Tutorial (Includes Best Practices)
Video Tutorial: How to Use Zoom with your Small Group: WATCH ONLINE
Contact
Growth Groups
growthgroups@maranathachapel.org
(858) 613-7800
Martin Sanders - Growth Group Pastor