discipleship to Jesus is
better when we're together.
Sermon group resources
Sermon Discussion
Notes & Questions
Lead a Sermon Group
groups open to all
Pray for Israel
Camarillo Starbucks Bible Study
Outsiders Ministry at Plaza Park & Tomas Cafe in Downtown Oxnard
men's groups
EpicLife Men's Discipleship
Saturday Morning Men's Group
Women's groups
Thursday Morning & Evening Women's Connect Groups
Specialty groups
Young Marrieds
Young Adults (ages 18-24)
Young Professional Women
Care groups
Senior Care Ministry
Join Our Meals Ministry
Grief Share Support Group
Embrace Grace - Support Group for Single, Pregnant Women
Frequently asked questions
What do you mean by "small group?
Church can feel really big on Sunday mornings. We believe it's important to be part of something smaller so that we can help support each other in our spiritual growth. When we look closely at the life of Jesus, we can see that even he was part of a "small group"-- he had twelve of his closest friends to do life with! Our hope is that every person who calls Calvary Chapel of Oxnard "home" is plugged into a small group of adults who gather and discuss both real life and practical faith.
WHERE WILL GROUPS MEET?
Ideally, your group would meet in a home, whether the home of the group leader or a co-leader's home similar to the early church in the book of Acts, when followers of Christ met in homes for "house church". However, if this isn't ideal, we will do our best to arrange a classroom for you to meet in at the church. You might also meet off-site somewhere else, like at Starbucks or Chick-fil-A! Whatever works for you!
WHO LEADS THESE GROUPS?
At this time, we've opened up the application process for potential Group Leaders. Maybe God is calling you to lead a group during this time? If you want to explore this further, check out the Group Leader page, and fill out the application. Once it's submitted, someone on our Groups Team will be contacting you soon to get to know you and prayerfully see if your group is a good fit for our Groups Ministry this particular season.
groups seasons
Do I have to commit to 8-weeks in order to be part of a group?
We believe consistency is key in building relationships with others, and so we encourage you to set aside time each week to be part of something we believe would be of great benefit to you and our church. However, we know that these are truly uncertain times, so we want you to have freedom to decide what length of time works best for you.
Instead of meeting every week for 8 weeks, can we meet every other week or once a month?
This would be up to the Group Leader and Groups Team to decide. Again, consistency is important when it comes to getting to know one another and being able to encourage each other regularly. Every group will meet at least 8 times over the span of 4 months.
Can I join a group after the session has already begun?
It depends on the nature of the Group. Some groups might only thrive if a certain level of confidentiality can be guaranteed, such as prayer support or accountability groups. Other groups would be easier to join mid-session.
We believe consistency is key in building relationships with others, and so we encourage you to set aside time each week to be part of something we believe would be of great benefit to you and our church. However, we know that these are truly uncertain times, so we want you to have freedom to decide what length of time works best for you.
Instead of meeting every week for 8 weeks, can we meet every other week or once a month?
This would be up to the Group Leader and Groups Team to decide. Again, consistency is important when it comes to getting to know one another and being able to encourage each other regularly. Every group will meet at least 8 times over the span of 4 months.
Can I join a group after the session has already begun?
It depends on the nature of the Group. Some groups might only thrive if a certain level of confidentiality can be guaranteed, such as prayer support or accountability groups. Other groups would be easier to join mid-session.