A year ago, Haley and Nick Jefson desired to disciple young adults in their home. After talking through when and where the new group could meet, the Jefsons decided to open their home on Sunday evenings following the 5:00PM worship service. The result? A new off-campus Gospel Group was birthed. The beauty of this group is that they are able to help the church accomplish multiple objectives. This off-campus group does the following:

• Provides a weekly meeting for Bible study and fellowship for young adults who have moved beyond the college years into the working world
• Participates as part of the 5:00PM congregation in worship
• Serves in various leadership capacities on Sunday mornings
• Opens up space at church on Sunday mornings for additional groups
• Allows for extended discussion because there are no constraints on time

The Jefsons were able to meet the needs of the young adults they serve by saying, “YES!” to God’s invitation to open their home to minister to others. On the other hand, these group members are able to serve at Rocky Creek at other times because their group meets off campus. Of the 16 enrolled in that group, 12 of them are actively serving in different ways including children’s ministry, greeter ministry, and music ministry.

“ Gathering with my small group in a home outside of ‘normal church hours’ has allowed me to serve in the children’s area on Sunday mornings and on the welcome team in the evening at the 5:00PM service. The home setting fosters deeper relationships among attendees as conversations go further and continue even after the lessons end.” – Kady Floyd

“It has been a wonderful blessing to teach kids again. I learn so much from them. Their joy and love for Christ and others are evident every Sunday. It’s inspiring to serve in the children’s ministry area.” – Makayla Meyer