Small Groups
Why Small Groups?
"We see a new Woodmont where we are transformed by God's calling in our lives. We see a new closeness with each other in our Christian community as well as a reaching out into the community to discover and meet the needs of those in the broader community.
Small groups are communities, brought together by their common interests and passions. As people become interested in their spiritual life, we would assist with further identification of their needs, assessment of their spiritual gifts and in enabling them to go forth in the mission that God is calling them to provide. Most missions will be accomplished by small groups that gather regularly for prayer, study of Scripture, fellowship and mission. These small groups become a primary point of connection, support, growth and nurture as well as significant groups for outreach and ministry."
- 2006 Visioning Report for Woodmont Christian Church
What do Small Groups mean to Woodmont?
Joining a small group offers an opportunity to explore an area of common interest, while you make new friends and deepen your faith. If Woodmont seems large to you, small groups offer a chance to build deeper relationships within a smaller community. Groups form in many areas. Some explore common interests, like the Woodmont Writers Group. Heavenly Helpers work together to help those in need. The Woman’s Prayer group comes together to lift up those in the Woodmont family in need of prayer support. Whatever your interests, we want to provide a group you might be engaged.
While our groups are diverse, each has in common the desire to deepen their faith. To be most effective these groups should meet on a regular basis and each meeting should contain four elements. These are:
- Prayer
- Scripture
- Fellowship
- Mission
There is not a more effective means for growing and maintaining connection to the church than small groups.
Interested in joining a small group?
Woodmont offers a wide range of small groups. Some emphasize service; others bible study; yet others join people of common interests like hiking and knitting. New groups are always being formed, so it is difficult to offer a comprehensive list. The following groups welcome new members! If one is of interest, contact the small group leader to learn more:
- Beth Moore Bible Study - Christy Brown & Elise Clark
thebrownhouse@comcast.net
Sundays - 4:00 p.m. - Room 105
- Woodmont Knitters – Jane Clay Meadors
janeclaymeadors@comcast.net
Sundays – 4:45 p.m. – Gathering Hall
- Hiking Group – Cyril Stewart
cyril.stewart@vanderbilt.edu
3rd Sunday of the month
- Visitation Group – Mary Keith
Phone: 269-0302
3rd Monday of the month – 12:00 noon – Room 105
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Monday Men's Small Group - Dr. Roy Stauffer
rstauffer@woodmontcc.org
Mondays – 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Boardroom
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Women's Prayer Group – Sarah Peay
Phone: 370-8037
Tuesdays – 9:00 a.m. – Campbell Stone Room
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Woodmont Moms – Farrell Mason and Cindy Walker
fmason@woodmontcc.org
1st Tuesday of the month
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Women’s Bible Study – Martha Galyon
marthagalyon@comcast.net
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month - 9:45 a.m. – Room 100
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WCC Book Club – Wilson Wattenbarger
fwwattenbarger@aol.com or 298-2126
3rd Tuesday of the month – 10:30 a.m. – Room 107
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GEMS (Greet, Eat, Meet, Socialize) – Elizabeth Regen
reg@comcast.net
4th Tuesday of the month – 12:00 noon – Room 105
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Young Adult Ministry – Rev. Justin Gung
JGung@woodmontcc.org
Tuesdays – 7:00 p.m. – Various Homes
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Men's Small Group – Dr. Roy Stauffer
rstauffer@woodmontcc.org
Wednesdays – 6:15 a.m. – Room 107
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Wednesday Bible Study #1 – John Henderson
imjhen@comcast.net
Wednesdays – 7:00 a.m. – Room 105
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Wednesday Bible Study #2 (Younger Adults/Dads) – Rev. Clay Stauffer
cstauffer@woodmontcc.org
Wednesdays – 7:00 a.m. - Boardroom
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Sit & Stitch Group – Betty Williams
byotwilliams@comcast.net
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month - 10:00 a.m. – Gathering Hall
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Centre Group – Kathy Gibson & Beth Meador
Kathy at 292-3641 or Beth at 297-3912
2nd Thursday of the month – At various homes
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Basketball - Coed – John Stauffer
jpstauffer@alumni.tcu.edu
Thursdays – 8:00 p.m. – Drowota Hall
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Super Somebodys (Maintain church property) – Steve McHugh
bbmchugh@comcast.net
1st Friday of the month – 8:30 a.m. – Drowota Hall
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Heavenly Helpers – Susan Batson
subatson@bellsouth.net
Meet as required – community service projects
Looking for something else? Or interested in helping build the small group ministry at Woodmont?
The Small Group Ministry team works to grow and strengthen the small group program at Woodmont. Let us know if you are interested in leading a small group or in being part of this ministry team. Contact our Minister for Small Groups, Rev. Justin Gung.