God created us for community, find your place to plug in! Download the groups guide or scroll through all the groups we have meeting below.
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.
Weekend Groups
Each Sunday on our campus, we have over 30 Adult Groups that meet for biblical community at 8:30, 10:00, and 11:00am. 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. You can find more details on the groups that meet by searching below.
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. Look below to get connected with the groups that fit you and your family!
Home Groups
We are looking to start new Home Groups. Home Groups can 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. If you are interested in LEADING A HOME GROUP please click the button below to let us know and find out more information!
Family Ministries
Kids
On Sundays, at 8:30 and 11:30am, Kids groups meet by grade and age in classrooms. At 10:00am, we have Kids Worship for Preschool + Children.
On Wednesdays, 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.
Students
On Sundays at 10:00am, Middle + High School students gather together for Small Group study in the Student Center.
There are no student groups during the 8:30 or 11:30 hours. We encourage students to attend a worship service with their family at one of these times!
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!
Bible Reading Plan
Join us as we read through scripture together! We are starting a reading plan through the book of James following our sermon series "Functional Faith." Through this plan, you'll spend time meditating on verses in James, studying it through the HEAR method, and be challenged to memorize James 1! Pick up a reading plan bookmark at the Next Steps area in the Commons or click below to download a printable PDF of the plan.
Upcoming Classes
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. Our next session begins January 8th! Click the button below to register today.
Grief Share
If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, we’d love to have you join us on Wednesday nights starting January 8th. This 13-week support group will look at how God walks with us through our journey of grief. There is a workbook to purchase your first week at the cost is $20. Please register using the link below!
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. Our next set of sessions will begin on Sunday, January 5th at 11:15 AM in DC114. Please register using the link below!
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.