Our winter semester of groups is underway and our team is here to help you with anything you need. For more information or questions please contact groups@eastlakechurch.com.
If you want to stay up to-date on upcoming information, just email groups@eastlakechurch.com and we will get you on the ongoing group leader communication list.
Watch this short video to see just how easy having your own growth group can be!
Growth groups are a safe place to practice praying out loud and among friends. We have provided some ideas to add variety to the prayer time in your group. Remember that praying is talking to God; everyone expresses themselves differently, so there is no “right or wrong” way to pray. God knows your heart and [...]
Options for Childcare Option One: Each family finds their own babysitter. • The plus side: No difficulty in trying to meet each family’s needs and preferences. • The down side: Babysitters can fall through often, causing people to miss the group on a regular basis. Option Two: Hire one or more babysitters to come to [...]
Now What? Suggestions for your first growth group gathering. Sample timeline for first night – overview: 90 Minutes total: Allow people to arrive, fill out name tags, talk and enjoy a snack together. Sit down and invite everyone to introduce themselves, share what they do and how long they have been attending EastLake Church. 7:25 [...]
As you host a group some questions come to mind. Click on EastLake Growth Groups Guide to view – it’s a great resource!