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.
2024 Bible Reading Plan
Join us as we read through scripture together in 2024! We are committed to being in scripture 365 days a year and holding one another accountable to it! Click below to join the reading plan on the Bible app or to download a printable PDF of the plan.
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!
2024 Current + upcoming Classes
Intentional Parenting
Join us for a new 6-week “Intentional Parenting” class led by Nathan and Martha Phillips on Wednesday nights at 6:30PM beginning April 10 in DC107. For more information, contact Stephanie by clicking below.
Grief Share
Grief Share is a safe, welcoming support group where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. You’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. The class will start on January 10th, meeting weekly on Wednesdays from 6:15-8:00pm. For more information, contact Nancy by clicking below.
Apples of Gold
Apples of Gold is a six week mentoring opportunity designed to encourage and and equip married women in their roles as wife and mother. The group will meet weekly on Thursdays from 6:00-8:30pm, Feb 1st – March 7th. We meet offsite in a home. Space is limited and registration is required.
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. The next DivorceCare class will begin in August 2024. For more information, contact Stephanie by clicking below.
Christianity 101
Learn the building blocks of Christianity with Pastor Alan! This class will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm. For more information, contact Stephanie by clicking 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 for more information.