Gospel Community
Life is better together.
What if God had a plan to saturate the world with the presence of Jesus in such a way that neighborhoods really look different? Cities actually experience Jesus in tangible ways through His people?
What would that look that look like?
The Bible tells us that God wants to do that through you and other believers living out your gospel identity intentionally in real life through gospel communities.
What would that look that look like?
The Bible tells us that God wants to do that through you and other believers living out your gospel identity intentionally in real life through gospel communities.
Gospel community is the life that followers of Jesus are saved into. It is the way that believers live out their new identity in Jesus together. At Hope City, Gospel Community starts when we regularly gather together on Sunday mornings. Next, Family Groups meet mid week, and consist of 8-12 adults (plus children) that commit to live as a family of missionary servants sent to make disciples who make disciples. They grow together, love one another deeply and authentically, and serve those who don't know Christ intentionally.
Gospel community isn't about events as much as it's about identity. This is who we are in Jesus, so it isn't just an item on our schedule. Each family group has certain rhythms they have agreed to live in as a group. Typically, each group will have a weekly meal involving a spiritual focus (study, discussion, prayer, etc). Along with that, each group lives intentionally to serve and bless each other throughout the week in real relationship. Living as family is about living real life. Some of that is organized, and some of that is organic.
Step 1: Sign Up for Gospel Community Basics
This is a short class that covers the important basics of what a gospel community is, why it matters, and how to make the most of it. This is so important in helping our gospel communities stay healthy and make sure everyone is on the same page. There is a sign up form below. Fill that out, and we'll get you set up!
Step 2: Visit a gospel community.
Step 3: Live intentionally to make much of Jesus together.
This is a short class that covers the important basics of what a gospel community is, why it matters, and how to make the most of it. This is so important in helping our gospel communities stay healthy and make sure everyone is on the same page. There is a sign up form below. Fill that out, and we'll get you set up!
Step 2: Visit a gospel community.
Step 3: Live intentionally to make much of Jesus together.
Holistic Discipleship illustrated
Holistic Discipleship at Hope City
At Hope City, we believe discipleship is not a program, it’s a pathway of transformation. It moves from the crowd to deep, intentional relationships where real growth happens.
We gather as a congregation to worship Jesus and sit under His Word. From there, we step into smaller family groups where we are known, cared for, and live out the gospel together. Discipleship deepens through D-Groups and one-on-one relationships, where Scripture is applied, sin is confessed, and lives are shaped in everyday obedience to Christ.
This layered approach reflects how Jesus made disciples: in the crowd, in community, and in close relationships. As we grow in each space, we move from being followers of Jesus to becoming disciple-makers—living on mission together for the glory of God and the good of our city.
Because transformation happens best when the gospel is lived out together—in every layer of life.
At Hope City, we believe discipleship is not a program, it’s a pathway of transformation. It moves from the crowd to deep, intentional relationships where real growth happens.
We gather as a congregation to worship Jesus and sit under His Word. From there, we step into smaller family groups where we are known, cared for, and live out the gospel together. Discipleship deepens through D-Groups and one-on-one relationships, where Scripture is applied, sin is confessed, and lives are shaped in everyday obedience to Christ.
This layered approach reflects how Jesus made disciples: in the crowd, in community, and in close relationships. As we grow in each space, we move from being followers of Jesus to becoming disciple-makers—living on mission together for the glory of God and the good of our city.
Because transformation happens best when the gospel is lived out together—in every layer of life.
Gospel Community Basics Interest Form
Fill out this form if you are interested in a class on Gospel Community Basics!