Groups

God created us for community, so find your place to plug in!

Our Small Groups are where we make a big church feel small. It is where the meaning of "church family" comes into focus. We believe that a healthy church is made up of dynamic Bible-centered large group worship, as well as small groups where transformational living is taught and modeled. That happens when we combine application of Scripture through living life together in community.

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Sunday Groups

Each Sunday on our campus, we have over 30 Adult Groups that meet for biblical community at 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30am. We have groups for every age and stage! It is our conviction that to fully engage in the family of First Naples, small groups are a must!

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Midweek Groups

Our On-Campus Midweek groups meet at 6:30pm on Wednesdays, all across our campus. Men’s and Women’s Ministries meet for large group teaching and small group discussion, and our Students and Kids ministries have their own activities. 

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Home Groups

Home Groups are a great way to fellowship with other believers and get rooted in biblical truth! They meet in a variety of places, like homes, restaurants, coffee shops, and office buildings. God created us for community, no matter what building we meet in!

Family Ministries

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Kids

On Sundays at 8:30 and 11:30am, Kids groups meet by grade and age in classrooms. We have Kids Worship for Preschool + Children at 10:00am!

On Wednesdays at 6:30pm, Birth – 5th grade meet for Awana. We have small groups where we memorize God’s Word, explore the Bible during large group time, and have game time.

Preschoolers from birth – 4 yrs old, whose mothers attend the Women’s Bible Study on Tuesday mornings, have activities from 9:00am-11:00am.

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Students

On Sundays at 10:00am,  Middle + High School students gather together for Small Group study in the Student Center.

On Wednesdays at 6:30pm our Student Ministries meet on campus at the Student Center. 6th – 8th graders meet together and 9th – 12th graders meet together, rotating through separate biblical teaching times, worship, games, and small group time geared to their age groups. The Student Cafe opens at 6:00pm as well as The Lawn, which is behind the Student Center and includes volleyball, gaga pits, and more fun!

Upcoming Classes

Marriage After God

Marriage After God

Marriage After God is a four-week intensive class on Wednesday nights built around the book Marriage After God by Aaron and Jennifer Smith (Zondervan), along with additional biblical teaching and practical principles. This course will challenge and encourage couples to see their marriage not just as a relationship, but as a ministry. Meeting in DC 112 on Wednesday nights at 6:30, this class runs from April 22nd through May 13th.

Faithful Stewardship

Faithful Stewardship

Faithful Stewardship is a six-week introductory course on Wednesday nights designed to help you understand and apply biblical principles to your everyday financial decisions. Whether you’re just starting out, trying to reset your habits, or simply wanting to grow in wisdom, this class will provide practical tools grounded in God’s Word. Meeting in DC 109 on Wednesday nights at 6:30, this class runs from April 8th through May 13th.

<h3>RE|ENGAGE</h3>

RE|ENGAGE

Re|engage is a 15-week small group that offers hope to marriages by helping couples move toward oneness through stories of grace and teaching, focusing on things like humility, confession, forgiveness, and commitment.

Space is limited, so click below to register for our Spring 2025 session! All participating couples need to be committed to attending.

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Divorce Care

Are you recently separated, facing divorce, or newly divorced? Our DivorceCare small group is a 13-week course offering hope, support, and healing to those experiencing the pain of separation and divorce. Please register for the next set of classes by using the link below.

GriefShare

GriefShare

GriefShare offers help & encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. You can begin attending at any point in the 13-week cycle. Click below to register for our next set of classes!

<h3>Celebrate Recovery</h3>

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-Centered program that helps people stay on the road to recovery through community of support where you are safe to share about your struggles. Meeting Thursday nights in DC 121 with Pastor Steve Hayes. Click below to email Nancy Lyon for more information.

Connect GROUPS

Whether meeting on campus or in the community, Connect Groups are where Gospel Community comes to life! These groups exist for people to come as they are—with their hurts and scars—and find fellowship with other believers rooted in biblical truth. We believe spiritual growth happens best in smaller, relational environments where people can be known and cared for. As a church committed to multiplication, our hope is that as groups grow, leaders are raised up and new groups are launched as we reach our Neighbors to the Nations.

Group Leaders

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