Connection Groups

Follow Jesus with others.

Connection groups exist to help us live out the one-anothers of scripture.

Groups Ministry Refinement‬ ‭ 

Beginning‬‭ September 7 (Fall 2025)‬‭, we will provide clarity and focus on what will be considered our‬ ‭Groups ministry. After carefully analyzing our small group model, we have made the prayerful decision to‬ ‭make adjustments for the sake of the ongoing equipping of the saints. We believe that the Lord wants us‬ ‭to take seriously the call to live in Christian community, while also prioritizing the intentional discipleship‬ ‭of our people, specifically, the members of Veritas Church. These realities do not need to be at odds with‬ ‭one another, however, we recognize that one type of small group will not meet both needs optimally. With‬ ‭that in mind, we are going to clarify the two types of Groups that will exist at Veritas Church for the sake‬ ‭of fellowship and formation.‬

Connection Group

A small group of‬‭ assimilated attendees‬‭ who are committed to the‬ relational care‬‭ of one another through‬‭ bi-monthly‬‭ meetings (First and Third weeks)‬ containing intentional question asking, the application of God’s Word, and prayer.‬

What’s the same?‬‭ 

Currently considered “couples’ nights” ‬‭in all groups.‬ ‭

  • Expected for members‬‭, as part of Covenant Belonging.‬ ‭
What’s the change?‬‭

Shifting away from sermon-specific‬‭ questions and towards‬ generic discipleship questions under the categories of “know, love, and follow.”

Know‬‭: What are you learning about God?‬ 
Love‬‭: How are you growing in your love for God?‬
Follow‬‭: Where are you being challenged in your obedience to God?‬

Connection Groups

‬‭Discipleship Group‬‭ : 

An intimate group of same-gender‬‭ Veritas Church members‬‭ who are‬ ‭committed to‬‭ intentional discipleship and accountability‬‭ through‬‭ bi-monthly meetings‬ ‭(Second and Fourth weeks)‬‭.‬ ‭

  • Taking the place of what’s currently considered “men's/women's nights” in all groups.‬
  • Restricted to‬‭ members only‬‭ and formed under the umbrella‬‭ of Connection Group,‬ overseen by elder-appointed leaders.‬
Discipleship Groups

Four Tenets

Each group will cover four key tenets:‬

Read & Reflect (Bible)‬‭

What has God been speaking‬‭ to me through His‬ ‭Word?‬ ‭

Repent & Receive (Repentance)

How have I fallen short‬‭ of God’s glory, and‬ ‭how is the gospel good news?‬

Request & Respond (Prayer)‬‭

What am I needing to ask‬‭ for/talk to my‬ ‭Heavenly Father about?‬

Rejoice & Relay (Mission)‬‭

How am I living out the‬‭ joy of my salvation and‬ ‭sharing my faith with others?‬

Encouraged for members‬‭, though not required.‬ ‭

In this season, we believe that this intentional shift in fellowship and formation will ensure that our‬ members are not only well-connected and cared for but also have greater opportunities for relational‬ ‭depth and spiritual development. Lastly, it reflects our commitment to biblical church membership and‬ pastoral care, as we seek to faithfully shepherd those who’ve entered into Covenant Belonging at Veritas.‬