Community at FBC
Our church vision is to engage God and others when gathered or scattered. Below are small group resources including discussion questions, daily Bible readings, and more.
Small Group FAQs
Here at FBC, we believe some of the most impactful spiritual and personal growth happens in smaller environments. We encourage everyone to be in one of our small groups, what we call Communities. Why? Because we were created to be together and to grow together as we seek Jesus.
What is it like to be part of a Community?
We have many different types of Communities (small groups). Some groups have kids, some don’t. Some are men’s groups or women’s groups, others are family or couples groups. Our Communities meet weekly or bi-weekly. Some groups meet at the church. Others gather in someone’s home. Regardless of where you’re at spiritually, when you’re available, or what type of group you’re looking for, we strive to have the right group for you.
Our Communities have 3 primary goals:
- Meet together regularly.
- Know others and be known.
- Pray and be in the Word together.
Our group leaders are trained to gather people together, facilitate conversation, and connect one another for deeper relationships with each other and ultimately with Jesus. Most of our groups spend a portion of their time discussing questions relating to the Sunday sermons and relevant passages of Scripture. This is a great time to dive in relationally and spiritually.
Please let us know if have questions or you’re interested in checking out a group!
How do I join a Community?
Take a minute to fill out this form and let us know you’re interested! Please share your availability and what kind of group you’re looking for and we will do our best to find the right fit for you.
What if my group doesn’t seem like the right fit for me?
That’s ok! Sometimes we find chemistry with those in our group, and sometimes we don’t. Or maybe your availability changes and you need something different. If your group doesn’t seem to be working for you anymore for any reason, please reach out and let us know. We’d love to hear more about your needs and find a different group that works best for you. You can email Community Pastor Nick Walker at nickwalker@familybible.church
I’m interested in leading a group. How do I become a Community Leader?
Let us know what kind of group you’re interested in leading and why you’re feeling led to serve in this way. We’ll send you a Leader Application and walk your through our Leader Training.
LEADERS: How do I encourage my group?
Our Communities have 3 primary goals:
- Meet together regularly.
- Know others and be known.
- Pray and be in the Word together.
If you want to encourage your group, think about how you can encourage them through taking a step towards these goals:
- Meet together regularly: Plan a hangout to do something fun with the group (or a member of the group) and spend some quality time together.
- Know others and be known: Ask deeper questions of your group members. Lead with vulnerability. Open up and share more from your heart and invite them to do the same. This is a safe place and what’s shared is confidential.
- Pray and be in the Word together: Pray together. Pray for your group members. Encourage them from the Word. Send them a Bible verse, a devotional, something God is teaching you, a thought that God has placed on your heart today. Let them know you’re thinking of and praying for them.
Spiritual and relational consistency are not easy. But knowing they have you in their corner as their leader, and more importantly, as their friend, goes a long way. Tirelessly pursue them the way Jesus has pursued you. You’re doing a great job.
LEADERS: HELP! My group isn’t working...
First off, just take a deep breath. You’re doing a great job. It may be frustrating when you’re trying really hard to be a good group leader and aren’t getting the response you’re hoping for. Perhaps people aren’t showing up, despite saying they want to be part of the group. Don’t give up. Send them a message, check in with them, let them know you’re thinking about them and would love to get together one-on-one. It’s amazing what some intentional quality time can do. And don’t forget to pray for your group members too! God really grows our hearts for others through prayer.
If it’s feeling like your group is falling apart, perhaps because the availability of your group members no longer aligns or because people don’t seem interested in gathering anymore, take the opportunity to have a conversation with your group. Ask people to honestly share how they’re feeling and how they’d like to move forward. If we need to shift people into other groups, we can do that. Sometimes people are only in groups for a season, and even though we’d love for them to remain in groups forever, that’s ok.
Please reach out to us if you are having struggles with your group and we’d love to chat through next steps with you! You can email Community Pastor Nick Walker at nickwalker@familybible.church
LEADERS: What if someone doesn’t seem like a good fit in our group?
It’s ok if someone doesn’t seem like a good fit in your group. Perhaps they’re in a different stage of life than the rest of the group. Maybe the chemistry just isn’t there. First off, pray about it and give it some time to see if this improves as you spend more time together. If not, take the opportunity to chat with them one-on-one and ask how they feel the group is going for them. They may not feel the awkwardness, but chances are they probably do. There may be something they share that can equip you as a leader to help them better meld with the rest of the group. Humbly ask if there’s something you can do differently. And if they are realizing that your group just isn’t the right one for them, that’s ok. Don’t take it personally, it’s not your fault as a leader.
Please reach out to us and let us know if someone is no longer a good fit in your group and we will do our best to find the right group for them! You can email Community Pastor Nick Walker at nickwalker@familybible.church
Community Discussion Questions
We are to meditate on the Word of God not just alone but also with other followers of Jesus. We invite you to process what you’ve heard in the sermon and share what God is teaching you with others around you. You can watch or listen to recent sermons below.
“Run” Week One (July 5) - Gospel For All
Opening Prayer
Icebreaker
Who is someone who showed unexpected kindness to you when you least expected it?
Read Together
Jonah 1:1-16
Discussion Questions
Looking at the Text
- What stands out to you most about Jonah's response to God's command?
- How do the sailors respond differently to God than Jonah does?
- What do we learn about God from the storm?
- What do we learn about Jonah's heart?
Looking at This Week's Readings (adjust if group has not done daily readings yet)
- How does Genesis 12:1-9 and Revelation 7:9-12 help you understand God's heart for all nations?
- What connections do you see between Jonah and the older brother in Luke 15?
- Which daily reading impacted you most this week and why?
Going Deeper
- Jonah's problem was not simply disobedience. What beliefs about God and people may have fueled his resistance?
- Why is self-righteousness often harder to recognize than open rebellion?
- How does the gospel challenge both moral superiority and moral failure?
Application
- Are there people, groups, or types of people that you struggle to see through God's eyes?
- What is one practical way you can demonstrate God's love to someone outside your normal circle this week?
Prayer Focus
Pray for God to expand your heart for people who are different from you and for opportunities to share His love.
“Run” Week Two (July 12) - The Love of God
Opening Prayer
Icebreaker
Describe a time when a difficult situation ultimately became a blessing.
Read Together
Jonah 1:17-2:10
Discussion Questions
Looking at the Text
- What changes in Jonah's attitude between chapter 1 and chapter 2?
- What does Jonah's prayer reveal about his understanding of God?
- Which phrase from Jonah's prayer stands out most to you?
- What role does God's grace play in Jonah's rescue?
Looking at This Week's Readings (adjust if group has not done daily readings yet)
- How does Psalm 139:7-12 reinforce the message of Jonah 2?
- What similarities do you see between Jonah's experience and Ephesians 2:1-10?
- Which daily reading encouraged or challenged you the most this week?
Going Deeper
- Why does God sometimes use hardship to draw people back to Himself?
- What is the difference between God's discipline and God's punishment?
- How does Jonah's rescue point us toward the gospel?
Application
- Where are you currently being invited to trust God's love more deeply?
- How can your story of God's grace encourage someone else this week?
Prayer Focus
Pray for people who are struggling, wandering, or feeling distant from God.
“Run” Week Three (July 19) - Pursued
Opening Prayer
Icebreaker
What is one "second chance" you've received that made a significant difference in your life?
Read Together
Jonah 3
Discussion Questions
Looking at the Text
- What differences do you notice between Jonah in chapter 1 and Jonah in chapter 3?
- Why is Nineveh's response so surprising?
- What does God's response to Nineveh reveal about His character?
- What role does repentance play in this chapter?
Looking at This Week's Readings (adjust if group has not done daily readings yet)
- What similarities do you see between Jonah 3 and the story of Zacchaeus?
- How did Acts 10 challenge Peter's assumptions in ways similar to Jonah's?
- Which daily reading shaped your understanding of God's pursuit most clearly?
Going Deeper
- Why does God choose to use imperfect people in His mission?
- How should God's patience toward sinners shape the way Christians engage the world?
- What does genuine repentance look like according to Scripture?
Application
- Who is someone God may be prompting you to pray for or reach out to?
- What keeps you from joining God more fully in His mission?
Prayer Focus
Pray for your "one" person and for opportunities to participate in God's pursuit of others.
“Run” Week Four (July 19) - Join Joyfully
Opening Prayer
Icebreaker
What is something you celebrated recently for someone else?
Read Together
Jonah 4
Discussion Questions
Looking at the Text
- Why is Jonah angry?
- What does Jonah's prayer reveal about his heart?
- Why do you think the book ends with a question?
- What lesson is God teaching Jonah through the plant?
Looking at This Week's Readings (adjust if group has not done daily readings yet)
- How does Exodus 34:5-9 help explain Jonah's frustration?
- What similarities do you see between Jonah and the workers in Matthew 20?
- How does Philippians 2 contrast Jonah's attitude?
Going Deeper
- Why do people sometimes resist God's grace when it is extended to others?
- In what ways can nationalism, tribalism, or personal preferences become idols?
- How does the gospel cultivate humility and compassion?
Application
- Where do you need to align your priorities more closely with God's priorities?
- What is one specific way you can join God's mission more joyfully in the coming month?
Prayer Focus
Pray for humility, compassion, and a growing desire to participate in God's work of reaching people with the gospel.
Daily Bible Reading
Our goal is to make one daily decision to be in the Word of God each and every day. Below find the daily Bible readings for our current sermon series. You can also read the daily devotionals that go along with them.
“Run” Week One (July 5-11)
Sunday, July 5
Read: Jonah 1:1-16
Reflection Question: Where might God be calling you that you are resisting?
Prayer: Lord, help me trust Your purposes even when they challenge my assumptions and comfort.
Monday, July 6
Read: Genesis 12:1-9
Reflection Question: How does God's promise to bless all nations challenge a narrow view of His mission?
Prayer: Father, help me remember that Your plan has always included every nation and every people.
Tuesday, July 7
Read: Luke 15:11-32
Reflection Question: Which brother do you resemble most right now: the rebellious younger brother or the self-righteous older brother?
Prayer: Lord, keep me from both rebellion and pride. Draw me near to Your heart.
Wednesday, July 8
Read: Isaiah 55:6-13
Reflection Question: Where do God's ways seem different from your own?
Prayer: God, teach me to trust Your wisdom when I do not understand Your plans.
Thursday, July 9
Read: Matthew 5:43-48
Reflection Question: Who is difficult for you to love the way God loves them?
Prayer: Father, help me love people beyond my comfort zone and reflect Your grace.
Friday, July 10
Read: Romans 3:21-31
Reflection Question: How does remembering your own need for grace change how you view others?
Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, that salvation comes through grace and not through my goodness.
Saturday, July 11
Read: Revelation 7:9-12
Reflection Question: What does this picture of heaven teach us about God's heart for the nations?
Prayer: Lord, give me a greater passion for the people You are gathering from every tribe, nation, and language.
“Run” Week Two (July 12-18)
Sunday, July 12
Read: Jonah 1:17-2:10
Reflection Question: What difficult circumstance has God used to draw you closer to Himself?
Prayer: Lord, help me see Your grace even in hard seasons.
Monday, July 13
Read: Psalm 139:7-12
Reflection Question: How does it encourage you that you can never outrun God's presence?
Prayer: Father, thank You for pursuing me wherever I go.
Tuesday, July 14
Read: Psalm 40:1-10
Reflection Question: When has God brought you out of a difficult place?
Prayer: God, help me remember Your faithfulness in every season.
Wednesday, July 15
Read: Ephesians 2:1-10
Reflection Question: What does this passage teach about God's initiative in salvation?
Prayer: Thank You for making me alive in Christ by grace.
Thursday, July 16
Read: Romans 5:1-11
Reflection Question: How does God's love displayed at the cross strengthen your faith today?
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for loving me while I was still a sinner.
Friday, July 17
Read: Psalm 103
Reflection Question: Which description of God's character stands out most to you?
Prayer: Lord, help me rest in Your compassion and mercy.
Saturday, July 18
Read: John 10:1-18
Reflection Question: What comfort do you find in Jesus as the Good Shepherd?
Prayer: Shepherd of my soul, help me follow Your voice today.
“Run” Week Three (July 19-25)
Sunday, July 19
Read: Jonah 3
Reflection Question: How has God given you another opportunity after failure?
Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for being the God of second chances.
Monday, July 20
Read: Luke 19:1-10
Reflection Question: What does Zacchaeus teach us about God's pursuit of people?
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for seeking and saving the lost.
Tuesday, July 21
Read: Ezekiel 18:21-32
Reflection Question: What does this passage reveal about God's desire for repentance?
Prayer: Father, give me a repentant and responsive heart.
Wednesday, July 22
Read: 2 Peter 3:8-15
Reflection Question: How does God's patience demonstrate His mercy?
Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your patience with me and with this world.
Thursday, July 23
Read: Acts 10:1-35
Reflection Question: How did God challenge Peter's assumptions about who belongs in His family?
Prayer: God, remove prejudice and favoritism from my heart.
Friday, July 24
Read: Acts 10:34-48
Reflection Question: What barriers might God be asking you to cross with the gospel?
Prayer: Help me follow wherever You lead and share Christ boldly.
Saturday, July 25
Read: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
Reflection Question: How should God's desire for all people to be saved shape your prayers?
Prayer: Lord, place specific people on my heart who need to know You.
“Run” Week Four (July 26-August 1)
Sunday, July 26
Read: Jonah 4
Reflection Question: Where do you see Jonah's heart reflected in your own life?
Prayer: Father, expose any pride or self-righteousness in me.
Monday, July 27
Read: Exodus 34:5-9
Reflection Question: Why is this description of God's character so important to Jonah 4?
Prayer: Thank You for being compassionate, gracious, patient, and abounding in love.
Tuesday, July 28
Read: Matthew 20:1-16
Reflection Question: When do you struggle with God's generosity toward others?
Prayer: Lord, help me celebrate Your grace rather than compare myself to others.
Wednesday, July 29
Read: Philippians 2:1-11
Reflection Question: How does Jesus model the humility Jonah lacked?
Prayer: Jesus, shape my heart to become more like Yours.
Thursday, July 30
Read: Romans 12:1-21
Reflection Question: Which instruction in this chapter most challenges you?
Prayer: Father, help me live as a joyful participant in Your mission.
Friday, July 31
Read: Matthew 28:16-20
Reflection Question: What role has God given you in His mission to the world?
Prayer: Lord, help me faithfully make disciples wherever You place me.
Saturday, August 1
Read: Micah 6:6-8 and Colossians 3:12-17
Reflection Question: What is one specific step of obedience God is calling you to take after this series?
Prayer: Father, thank You for pursuing me with grace. Help me walk humbly, love mercy, and join joyfully in Your work of reaching others with the gospel.
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