In his book, "Scribbling in the Sand," Michael Card wrote, "A community by definition is a place with protective walls. It seems we are always talking about 'breaking down walls,' walls between races, between sexes and so on. And certainly these barriers do need to come down. What we don't talk enough about is the building of walls - walls to protect our brothers and sisters, walls to redemptively keep out certain aspects of the world. We need protective walls, which is to say we need community, which is to say that we need God." At The Gathering, we seek to build protective walls - walls that help to connect, restore, love and grow deeper in a relationship with Christ. This happens in a network of small communities or small groups.

Men's Small Groups: Men have so many responsibilities to juggle while being husbands, fathers, employees, bosses; the list is endless. Holding strong to their Christian values while balancing all of life's responsibilities can be a burden for men. The Men's Small Groups at The Gathering are times when men can connect with one another on a personal level, share life's struggles and triumphs together, and truly study God's Word to understand what it means to be a godly man in an ungodly world. True accountability, prayer, and service are key elements to these small groups. Choose from a variety of times and locations. Contact:

Women's Small Groups: Women need women! The Gathering Women's Small Groups is a place where women can be real with one another while encouraging, uplifting, and challenging each other to grow in the love and knowledge of God. Through these small groups, women develop deep, authentic relationships with one another while experiencing spiritual growth and renewal. Acceptance, prayer, service, and caring are essential elements to the Women's Small Groups, which meet in the mornings and evenings throughout the week. Contact: dans@thegatheringdayton.org

20's - 30's Singles: It can be a challenge to figure out life in the first decades of adulthood when many decisions are being made - Where will I work? Who will I marry? What are my values? What are my goals? The 20's - 30's Singles Ministry wants to help you find the answers to these questions while growing in a solid relationship with the Lord. Come and hang out with us at our large group gatherings or join one of our single women's or single men's small groups. We will grow and pray together, support one another and serve through various ministry opportunities. For times and location of meetings contact: info@thegatheringdayton.org

Couples Small Groups: Good things happen when couples come together to study and grow in God's Word. The Gathering's Couples Small Groups experience: connecting, learning, confessing, accepting, forgiving, praying, celebrating, serving, crying, laughing, studying, digging, sharing ... and giving grace all around! What an opportunity to live life together in groups which are based on the same stage of life you are in or in a multi-generational group where young and old can share with one another. Many groups are available throughout the week. Contact: info@thegatheringdayton.org

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