We believe the most irreducible and effective structure for making disciples as the church is a Gospel Community. This is a smaller group of people who gather regularly and engage in everyday life on mission throughout the week. This group has a commitment to reaching a particular people and place together with the goal of making disciples and multiplying out more GCs.



Gospel Community FAQ

What is a Gospel Community (GC)?

A gospel community is a gospel-centered family of disciple makers seeking to cultivate life in Christ, life together, and life on mission. These groups provide a space to live our personal discipleship and engage on the frontiers of mission. A GC can range in size from 12-20 believing adults.

What does a Gospel Community (GC) do?

There are two primary rhythms of a GC.

  1. Care: Living the “one anothers” of Scripture.

  2. Mission: Uniting around a shared missional burden.

How does a Gospel Community accomplish these rhythms?

Through DNA groups and GC gatherings.

What is a DNA group?

A DNA group is a group of 3-4 people of the same gender who, ideally, are a part of the same Gospel Community. They meet to cultivate relational intimacy around the Word. This happens as they become known, encourage each other, bear one another’s burdens, and help connect the truth of God’s Word to human struggles.

What is a GC gathering?

A GC gathering is when all the members of a GC gather together for fellowship, shared mission, or prayer.

What is an example of a shared mission/burden?

A GC may unite around bringing the love of Christ in word and deed to a:

  • Neighborhood

  • Local School

  • Gym

  • Local Mercy Ministry/Non-Profit

  • Local Business