Ongoing Groups listed below
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Semester Groups began January 25, 2023
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Life Groups
Bringing people together to fellowship, stirring up one another to love and do good works, to encourage each other, to sharpen one another in the word of God,
and to make disciples.
We are family!
Bringing people together to fellowship, stirring up one another to love and do good works, to encourage each other, to sharpen one another in the word of God,
and to make disciples.
We are family!
At The Pointe Church, we believe in doing life together. We do this through connecting with others in a small group setting. We believe it's biblical and it's critical to every believer’s spiritual growth process in a journey with the Lord. God’s design is for us to be in relationship with Him and others. By going to a Life Group you'll experience a place that you will belong, be encouraged, be challenged, and serve. Our hope is that every person will feel the love of God and grow closer in their walk with Christ while developing meaningful relationships with others through Life Groups. You are the family!
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In Acts 2:42-41 Paul tells us the importance of the fellowship of the believers - "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
In Hebrews 10:23-25 Paul tells us to encourage and stir up one another to love, and not to neglect meeting together - He encourages us who belongs to the ecclesia of God: "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus gave us all The Great Commission - "Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
My hope is that everyone will find a place and people to do life together in a Life Group, learning to be a disciple and how to make disciples as Jesus calls us to do and that through this you’ll grow closer to Him and be unified with the body of Christ.
Regina Terry, Discipleship Pastor
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In Acts 2:42-41 Paul tells us the importance of the fellowship of the believers - "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
In Hebrews 10:23-25 Paul tells us to encourage and stir up one another to love, and not to neglect meeting together - He encourages us who belongs to the ecclesia of God: "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus gave us all The Great Commission - "Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
My hope is that everyone will find a place and people to do life together in a Life Group, learning to be a disciple and how to make disciples as Jesus calls us to do and that through this you’ll grow closer to Him and be unified with the body of Christ.
Regina Terry, Discipleship Pastor
Sunday (Childcare Provided)
Abiding Free - Discipleship in Spiritual Warfare – Led by Hugh Bridges and Dale Tate – Meets at 9AM in the Church Office Conference Room - Meets once a week for 6 weeks for 1 hour – Ongoing - Must sign up at the Information Desk or online. (Limited space)
This is class set up to bring clarity and understanding of how to abide free in Christ. We cover the following topics: Why we have spiritual warfare, what is spiritual warfare, your role in spiritual warfare, addressing the enemy as spiritual warfare, where is Jesus in the midst of spiritual warfare, why we need and what is inner healing and deliverance, and the aftercare process of how to stay free. Once you’ve gone through all three classes, then you can schedule a ministry session with one of the ministry leaders in the Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry. To get on the waiting list you can sign up at the Information Pointe Desk or go to our website: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/abiding-free---inner-healing.html. We’ll contact you to let you know the date and time when your class will begin. We restart these classes every 4 – 5 weeks.
Embrace Grace - Led by Elisha Franscois, Stephanie Love & Kayleigh Miller – 5-7PM - Meets in the Church Office Conference Room – (Young Women) - This group is for single pregnant women of any age. This group is designed to help women walking through the unsteady season of an unplanned pregnancy or women navigating single motherhood by connecting them to a judgement-free support. In this 12wk semester women will find hope, gain support and experience joy. Email: betty@cpcmetro.org. Begins 2/19/23
Embrace Legacy - Led by Mike Hodge & Chris Vinzant – 5-7PM - Meets in the Church Office in Regina Terry’s office – (Young Men) - This group is a support group for single fathers who want to leave a legacy for their children. This group is designed to help men navigate single fatherhood by connecting them to a judgement-free support group. In this semester men will find hope, gain support and experience joy in parenting. Begins in February after Embrace Grace. Please contact Betty at betty@cpcmetro.org for more information.
Let’s Lose It Together – Led by Candy Sansing and Allison Thompson – Meets on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 5-7PM – Meets in the Children’s Center Room #8 - (Women)- Ongoing
Losing weight and getting healthy is hard! Let’s do it together is about supporting each other and having accountability. During our class we’ll discuss the devotionals we’ve read during the week and also discuss things that have helped us stay focused on a plan to a healthier body. Since we are Soul, Mind and Body, the hope for this class is we can began to think differently about our body and the food we use to fuel it. If you would like to be healthier and feel better physically our hope is this class will help you reach your goals.
Second Dance Ministries, Healing the Broken Hearted (A relationship and divorce recovery class) – Led by David Ellis – Meets at 5-7PM – Meets in the Church Office Living Room - (Co-Ed)- Must sign up at the Information Desk – Limited Space - Begins 2/12/23
The purpose of Second Dance Ministries is to heal men and women suffering from broken marriages, and relationships by exposing them to the Word, the Spirit, and a community of believers who have traveled the same road. God moves us through trauma and brokenness delivering us through stages sometimes. Each stage has its own characteristics, trials, and things that must be overcome before we can move forward to the next stage. In this class that journey is specifically focused on Christian people are who are asking themselves, “How can someone who loves Jesus as much as I do have made such horrible choices that had such a disastrous end.” This class will be for 24 weeks beginning in February (TBD after signup)
Monday
Celebrate Recovery - Led by Aubrey Pridgen and Jaya Buford - 6PM – Meets in the Worship Center/Children’s Center/Office Bldg. (Co-Ed) - Celebrate Recovery is a biblical and balanced program that helps people overcome their hurts, habits and hang-ups. Men meet together and women meet together during class time. Pre-registration is required for childcare the week before you begin CR – Contact Julie Mabus at juliem.thepointe@gmail.com to pre-register.
Not a Fan Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus – Led by Mike Conn – 6:30PM – Meets at 127 Coon Hunters Rd., Brandon, MS 39042 - (Co-Ed)) Ongoing group - Join anytime
After years of serving God, Pastor Kyle Idleman had a startling revelation: for too long, he had been living as a fan of Jesus; someone who tried to make Christianity seem as appealing, comfortable, and convenient as he possibly could to others. Idleman decided something had to change--he needed to embark on the journey of becoming a completely committed follower of God, not just a fan. Fans want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacrifice, while followers are all in and completely committed to Christ. Not a Fan gives you the tools you need to determine exactly where you stand when it comes to your relationship with Jesus. No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, Not a Fan calls you to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple. With frankness and a touch of humor, Idleman invites you to: Examine your relationship with God, Determine if you're following Jesus or just following the rules, pray the way Jesus prayed, Start truly living for the one who gave his all for you.
Tuesday - (No Childcare)
Abiding Free - Discipleship in Spiritual Warfare – Meets in various places within the Church - Led by various leaders - Meets once a week for 3 weeks for 2 hours – Ongoing - Must sign up at the Information Desk or online.
This is class set up to bring clarity and understanding of how to abide free in Christ. We cover the following topics: Why we have spiritual warfare, what is spiritual warfare, your role in spiritual warfare, addressing the enemy as spiritual warfare, where is Jesus in the midst of spiritual warfare, why we need and what is inner healing and deliverance, and the aftercare process of how to stay free. Once you’ve gone through all three classes, then you can schedule a ministry session with one of the ministry leaders in the Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry. To get on the waiting list you can sign up at the Information Pointe Desk or go to our website: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/abiding-free---inner-healing.html. We’ll contact you to let you know the date and time when your class will begin. We restart these classes every 4 – 5 weeks.
Biblical Citizenship – Led by Paul & Patrice Buisson – 6-7:45PM – Meets in the Children’s Center Room #8
(Co-Ed) Must sign up at the Information Desk – Limited Space - (Begins 2/21/23)
Now more than ever, our nation is in need of Biblical citizens who grasp the dynamic unity of citizens of the Kingdom of God and citizens of this great nation! This course offers the quick-start guide to the longest standing Constitution in history, complete with an overview of all the Articles, and Amendments. What sets this apart from other U.S. Constitution courses is the interactive, fast-paced presentations; the fabulous locations of Independence Hall and the Wallbuilders' Library; and finally our Biblical heritage intricately woven throughout the entire course! You will learn how the founders relied on their Christian moorings and Biblical worldview to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. You will also be treated to encouraging historical facts and inspirational true stories that are not taught in our educational institutions today. All in all you will be edified and equipped to operationalize your faith and practice Biblical Citizenship in Modern America! Cost is $20 for Workbook – limited scholarships.
Wednesday (Childcare begins at 6:15pm)
Bible Study - Catalyst for Spiritual Growth – Led by Anna Taylor – 6:30PM – Meets in CC# 8 - (Co-Ed)
This group is for anyone who desires to develop a love to study the Bible, know the Lord and His word, to apply it to their everyday life, and for those who struggle to just open it and know where to begin. This class will help new believers as well as those who have been a believer for a long time and need a jumpstart into knowing and understanding His Word.
Empowered Living – Led by Jim Taylor and various leaders – 6:30PM – Meets in the Worship Center - (Co-Ed) Ongoing group - Join anytime - Living out, who we are in our relationship with God and with others. This is a time where we will learn and discuss how to apply “Christ in us” to every area of our life. We will develop the ability to hear God in our daily lives in order to better serve and love those around us. Everyone is welcome.
Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are - Led by Betty Hodge – 6:30PM – Meets in the Office Living Room – (Women)
Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary? Are Christians ever called to walk away from a relationship that’s no longer safe or sustainable? Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands these hard questions in the midst of relational struggles. But after thousands of hours of counseling intensives and extensive theological research that transformed the way she defined healthy relationships, Lysa is now more committed than ever to loving people well without losing the best of who she is. She wants to help you do the same. In this book Lysa will help you:
- Understand the five factors to remember when implementing healthy boundaries.
- Determine the appropriate amount of personal and emotional access someone has to you based on how responsible they'll be with that access.
- Stop being misled and emotionally paralyzed by wrongly interpreted or weaponized scriptures that perpetuate unhealthy dynamics in difficult relationships.
- Overcome the frustrating cycle of ineffective boundary-setting with realistic scripts and practical strategies to help you communicate, keep, and implement healthier patterns.
- Be equipped to say goodbye without guilt when a relationship has shifted from difficult to destructive and is no longer sustainable.
- Receive therapeutic wisdom you can trust directly from Lysa’s Christian counselor Jim Cress, who weighs in throughout the book.
When Life Gives You Lemons: 3 must ask questions for navigating seasons of adversity – Led by Teresa Kinkennon – 6:30PM – Meets in the Church Office Julie’s Office – (Co-Ed) - Ongoing - In seasons of adversity, we are often tempted to ask the question: “Why?” We wrestle with why we are in the situation we are in. Why God hasn’t stepped in yet? Why did it have to be us? In When Life Gives You Lemons, Gerald Fadayomi unpacks how “Why?” may not be the right question to ask in difficult circumstances and instead, offers three better questions we can ask ourselves when adversity comes our way. These questions will help you walk through seasons of depression, heartache, anxiety, anger, pain, and loss. They will help you gain perspective, experience peace, and even find joy in the midst of uncertainty. Lemons can be turned to lemonade, and navigating the answers to these three questions will show you how! If you've ever asked yourself, "Why me?" it's time to shift your perspective. It's time to turn lemons into lemonade. So what are you waiting for?
Women of Worth – Becoming Myself – Led by Dixie McDonald – 6:30PM – Meets in the Office Conference Room in the Church Office (Women)
This group is for ladies who want to know their worth in the Lord. It’s a time to connect with like-minded women forming life-time relationships. This group will decide on the next study as a group. It’s an amazing time! The study chosen for this Spring is The Fight to Flourish by Jennie Lusko. She draws on her experiences after the loss of her five-year-old daughter, Lenya, to show you that the ingredients for a fresh and thriving life are right in front of you. Jennie's story will help remind you of how much God loves you, even when life feels unbearable. With grit and grace, Jennie will help you: Discover that flourishing is not an impossible destination but a divine revelation of where you are right now, find relief from the weight of overwhelming circumstances by resting in the realization that God is fighting for you, Trust that God is growing you in the gap between your expectations and your experience, you’ll discover the ongoing strength that Jennie has found and learn to reengage in life with renewed strength and confidence.
Thursday - (No Childcare)
She-Brews - Women’s Bible Study / Books – Led by Kim Williamson & Anna Taylor – 6:30AM – Morning!
Meets @ Cup’s Coffee Shop - Brandon - (Women) – Ongoing group - Join anytime
This is a rich time to fellowship with other women while waking up to the delicious coffee at Cups. A new book or Bible Study will be chosen by the group and will be discussed weekly with time for prayer.
Abiding Free - Discipleship in Spiritual Warfare – Meets in various places within the Church - Led by various leaders - Meets once a week for 3 weeks for 2 hours – Ongoing - Must sign up at the Information Desk or online.
This is class set up to bring clarity and understanding of how to abide free in Christ. We cover the following topics: Why we have spiritual warfare, what is spiritual warfare, your role in spiritual warfare, addressing the enemy as spiritual warfare, where is Jesus in the midst of spiritual warfare, why we need and what is inner healing and deliverance, and the aftercare process of how to stay free. Once you’ve gone through all three classes, then you can schedule a ministry session with one of the ministry leaders in the Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry. To get on the waiting list you can sign up at the Information Pointe Desk or go to our website: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/abiding-free---inner-healing.html. We’ll contact you to let you know the date and time when your class will begin. We restart these classes every 4 – 5 weeks.
Hanging out with the guys! A Men’s Gathering – Led by Vince Wilson / Danny Graves – 6PM – Meets in the Church Office Living Room – Thursdays - (Men) – Ongoing group - Join anytime
This will be a time to just hangout and fellowship with like-minded men. There will be a time of devotion, discussions and prayer. Devotions will be from the Bible, books, and/sermons. Bring a friend!
Individual Ministry - By Appointment
Men - PTSD: This is for any man who has had to deal with a major traumatic event in their life, whether you have been diagnosed with PTSD or not. If you would like to meet one on one and talk or discuss how to overcome PTSD, you can email Dale Tate @ tate.dale@gmail.com or text only to 601-906-4403 to set up a time to meet.
2 ways to join a Life Group
- Online - for a life group:
- Go to https://thepointe.infellowship.com/
- Click on "Register."
- Follow the directions to create a password; then, go to your email and click on the link to verify. This will open up in In-Fellowship.
- Click on "Find a Group" at the top of the page.
- Do not enter any search criteria. Just click "Search," and this will show all groups.
- Click on the group name to read more. Once you've selected a group to join, enter your phone number and a message to the leader on the right hand side. The leader will contact you. That's it! Thanks for registering!
*Note: Some Life Groups may have workbook/book fees. Scholarships are available.
If you have any questions about Life Groups, please contact Regina Terry at Lifegroups.thepointe@gmail.com or 601-591-1154.
Common Questions?
WHAT HAPPENS AT A LIFE GROUP MEETING?
You’ve probably seen life groups meeting and not even realized it. A life group looks like friends at lunch or people studying a book or topic of interest. At its core, a life group is a gathering of people, and it is less about what you do and more about who you do it with. By participating in life groups, you can expect to connect with others through a common study, engage in life giving conversation and prayer.
HOW OFTEN DOES A LIFE GROUP MEET?
Our life groups meet for three semesters a year—winter/spring, summer, and fall. During the semester, most groups meet once a week. Life groups are meant to bring meaning and community into the flow of your life so even if you can’t attend every, single meeting, there is still great value in joining a group. During the in between semesters, we have a few continuous (ongoing) groups. These will be posted at the Information Counter and on the Website
WHERE DO LIFE GROUPS MEET?
Life groups meet in places like homes, restaurants, coffee shops and at the church.
HOW LONG DOES A TYPICAL LIFE GROUP STAY TOGETHER?
Most life groups meet for a semester. This way, new people can join groups easily and regularly. Also, the semester format allows you to try multiple groups each year. As relationships form, some groups choose to stay together for consecutive semesters, but new members are always welcome.
IS THERE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE?
Childcare is available for our Wednesday and Sunday morning during services and night Life Groups that meet at the church.
WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THE FIRST GROUP I TRY?
The truth is, not everyone will find the best fit with the first group they try. This is why we encourage you to select a few groups that interest you, contact the leaders and try out a couple different groups before choosing the best one for you. The simple strategy to finding success in life groups is to not give up. We believe there is a group that is right for everyone—including you!
WHAT HAPPENS AT A LIFE GROUP MEETING?
You’ve probably seen life groups meeting and not even realized it. A life group looks like friends at lunch or people studying a book or topic of interest. At its core, a life group is a gathering of people, and it is less about what you do and more about who you do it with. By participating in life groups, you can expect to connect with others through a common study, engage in life giving conversation and prayer.
HOW OFTEN DOES A LIFE GROUP MEET?
Our life groups meet for three semesters a year—winter/spring, summer, and fall. During the semester, most groups meet once a week. Life groups are meant to bring meaning and community into the flow of your life so even if you can’t attend every, single meeting, there is still great value in joining a group. During the in between semesters, we have a few continuous (ongoing) groups. These will be posted at the Information Counter and on the Website
WHERE DO LIFE GROUPS MEET?
Life groups meet in places like homes, restaurants, coffee shops and at the church.
HOW LONG DOES A TYPICAL LIFE GROUP STAY TOGETHER?
Most life groups meet for a semester. This way, new people can join groups easily and regularly. Also, the semester format allows you to try multiple groups each year. As relationships form, some groups choose to stay together for consecutive semesters, but new members are always welcome.
IS THERE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE?
Childcare is available for our Wednesday and Sunday morning during services and night Life Groups that meet at the church.
WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THE FIRST GROUP I TRY?
The truth is, not everyone will find the best fit with the first group they try. This is why we encourage you to select a few groups that interest you, contact the leaders and try out a couple different groups before choosing the best one for you. The simple strategy to finding success in life groups is to not give up. We believe there is a group that is right for everyone—including you!
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