Group Life
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am there among them." -Matthew 18:20
Group Life
Life is better together! Group Life is where big church feels small. It’s a space to build real relationships, grow in your faith, and share life’s ups and downs with others. Through studying God’s Word, praying together, and building community, Group Life helps us live out our vision to reach people, raise disciples, and redeem culture—one gathering at a time.
Encourage One Another
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:24-25)
WHAT ARE WE AIMING FOR IN GROUPS?
Groups helps us grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. You need others and others need you. In our Groups, we aim to develop significant relationships, study the Bible, encourage one another, worship God, and bless others. Click here to see our Group Model.
HOW DO GROUPS WORK?
Our Groups run seasonally, but some groups may choose to meet throughout the year. Seasonal groups typically meet for 6-8 weeks at a time. You can sign up for a different group each session, take a break , or continue with the people you’ve connected with.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Groups consist of a gathering of 8-12 people who typically meet 2-4 times a month in homes or at The Naz. At each group meeting you can expect to have a time to connect relationally, study the Bible and discuss how it applies to your life, and pray for one another.
Group Study Materials
Check out Right Now Media for free Group study resources. Contact Josh Fritz at josh.fritz@ffnaz.org for access via The Naz.
See below for our Group Discussion Guides based on messages given at The Naz during Sunday services. A link to the message is included in each guide for you to watch prior to your Group meeting.
PHILIPPIANS (CURRENT SERIES)
In this new series we cover the book of Philippians, focusing on Paul's letter to the church in Philippi written during his Roman imprisonment around 60 A.D. God who began a good work in believers will be faithful to complete it (Philippians 1:6). God's work in believers involves three aspects: salvation (work for us), sanctification (work in us), and service (work through us). Do you feel unworthy or broken? Jesus knows everything about you and loves you anyway. So, remain faithful to complete the work that He started in you.
Week 1 - Group Discussion Guide - He Who Began A Good Work
Week 2 - Group Discussion Guide - To Live is Christ
HE IS RISEN!
Part of the Easter message is about how Jesus deals with people in sin. This week we use Peter's denial and restoration as the central example. Many of us hide our secret sins or moral failures - believing Jesus will condemn them. However, through Peter's story of denying Jesus three times and then being lovingly restored by the risen Christ, we see that Jesus doesn't condemn but rather calls us to confession and restoration. Ultimately, Jesus meets us where we are spiritually and transforms us through His grace, not by our performance.
MADE FOR MORE
In this series, which is based on John 10:10, we discover Jesus’s promise of an abundant life. Are you are truly living the full life Jesus offers or merely existing with your busy schedule and material possessions? Jesus is both the gate and the good shepherd, but many Christians live beneath their spiritual means. The abundant life isn't found in worldly success, money, or achievements, but in Christ Himself because Jesus is life and He laid down His own life for His sheep, demonstrating His love and commitment to our wellbeing.
WEEK 1 - Discussion Guide - Abundant Life
WEEK 2 - Discussion Guide - In Marriage
WEEK 3 - Discussion Guide - In Parenting
ONE MORE
In this series, you will see that God calls His people to step out in faith, just as Joshua was called to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land after losing their leader, Moses. The Lord tells Joshua (and us) to be strong and courageous because of what you know (God's faithfulness), what you don't know (the details God hasn't revealed), and what you know to do (obey and step out in faith).Through the ONE MORE campaign, we aim for everyone to participate in what God is doing to reach people far from Christ, raise disciples, and redeem culture in Fergus Falls and Otter Tail County.
Week 1 - Discussion Guide - Be Strong and Courageous
Week 2 - Discussion Guide - God Go Before Us
Week 3 - Discussion Guide - Supernatural Provision
Week 4 - Discussion Guide - Who It's For
DO YOU WANT TO BE HEALED
In this message, pastor and licensed counselor, Joe White helps us explore Jesus' question in the Gospel of John, 'Do you want to be healed?'. Here Jesus encounters a man who had been disabled for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda. Through this story we are challenged to consider whether we truly want healing or if we’ve become comfortable remaining in our brokenness. Using the concept of 'shalom' (wholeness, everything in its right place), we examine how our intended wholeness has been shattered through hurt, sin, and broken relationships.
GALATIONS
In this series through the book of Galatians, we address the danger of spiritual drift, particularly how we as Christians can tend to drift toward a performance-based faith. In Paul's letter to the Galatians, Paul confronts the false teaching that salvation requires Jesus plus something else. The true gospel is Jesus plus nothing—salvation is based entirely on Christ's performance for us, not our performance for him.
Week 1 - Galatians Discussion Guide - Jesus + Anything Ruins Everything
Week 2 - Galatians Discussion Guide - But When God
Week 3 - Galatians Discussion Guide - Overcoming Legalism and Hypocrisy
Week 4 - Galatians Discussion Guide - False Teaching
Week 5 - Galatians Discussion Guide - Whatever It Takes
Week 6 - Galatians Discussion Guide - At the Right Time
Week 7 - Galatians Discussion Guide - The True Gospel
Week 8 - Galatians Discussion Guide - Freedom in Christ
Week 9 - Galatians Discussion Guide - Walk This Way
Spiritual Diet Tracking Templates
MADE FOR THIS
In this message, we explore the concept that every person's life is like a bookcase filled with divine gifts - time, family, education, personality, and more. While everyone's bookcase looks different, everything on it is given by God for divine purpose. You were made for this.
IT IS WRITTEN
Check out this 3-part series on the Bible, the Word of God where we explore what the Bible is, what it can do, and how to study it. As part of this series, we are launching a church-wide Bible reading initiative for 2026. Let's read the Bible together! Go to the Discipleship page for more information.
Week 1 - It is Written Discussion Guide - The Word of God
Week 2 - It is Written Discussion Guide - The Power to Transform
Week 3 - It is Written Discussion Guide - A Choice to Engage
CALM IN THE STORM
In this message Pastor Clay addresses the weight of recent tragedies in America and the question of where our hope truly lies. When the storms of life hit, we cling to Jesus. He cares and is always in control.
Groups
See below for a list of open Groups at The Naz and Group descriptions that will help you find the Group that fits you best. Utilize the link at the bottom of the Group description to connect directly with leader(s) of each Group for signup. If you are unable to find a Group that fits, please fill out this form and we will connect with you shortly.
If you have any questions about Group Signup, please contact Josh Fritz at josh.fritz@ffnaz.org.
