A church for the whole family! 1 Garnett Road East Maitland. Services 9:30 every Sunday.

As a church, we fundamentally believe that Sundays are not enough. Don’t get us wrong, Sundays at Living Hope Maitland are wonderful: they are a fundamental part of how we express our faith, as we worship together, learn together and grow together.
Sundays are great and we believe it’s important to build on the Sunday experience to better support each other and help each other grow in faith together.

To do that we gather together during the week in Lifegroups of 6ish to 10ish people. Usually Lifegroups meet in peoples homes and some meet at the church building.

Belonging to a Lifegroup

Every believer needs a church home, and we also need a group of other believers for support and encouragement. We believe that spiritual growth happens as we gather regularly with a few other believers, and when we meet, our goals are simple:

• To share each other’s hurts and triumphs.
• To pray for one another.
• To know one another.
• To be accountable to others.
• To encourage one another.
• To grow spiritually together.

What to know more? Just provide a couple of details and we will get in contact with you.

Hosting Your Own Lifegroup

Want to see life change happen in your living room? Pray now about hosting a Lifegroup. You don’t need to be a Bible scholar. (In fact, scholars often make terrible small group leaders.) You don’t have to be an expert in leadership. We’re looking for people to host groups who:

• Have a heart for people.
• Open their home or find another meeting spot.
• Serve a snack or set the table for conversation.
• Turn on a video or lead a discussion.

We support your growth as a group leader with regular training and helpful resources, your not on your own!

What is required or expected of a Lifegroup host?

Lifegroup hosts need to be people who are committed to Jesus and who are committed to the life of our church.

We do NOT expect Lifegroup hosts to be Bible scholars but they should have a good degree of Christian maturity. We believe strongly in “on-the-job” training to help Lifegroup hosts grow in their role. All hosts will gather together every few months for a time of discussion and training with the Lifegroup coordinator and pastor.

When and how often should we meet?

Groups can meet weekly or bi-weekly and allow for missing weeks now and then when group members are scattered. The time is up to the group. Many groups find Sunday evenings to be the best time, but groups can meet any day, morning, afternoon, or evening.

Can we meet somewhere other than a home?

Absolutely! In fact, we encourage groups to launch in workplaces, break rooms, coffee shops, and wherever else people can meet. Often, groups that meet somewhere other than a home have an advantage when it comes to involving people who aren’t part of the church.

What do we do about kids?

Some groups have teenagers helping with the kids. Others let kids play in another room. It’s really up to the group. We have found that most groups can have a great meeting even when kids are playing in a room nearby. Further, we love the idea of kids seeing their parents engaging with others in Bible study – it’s a great example to set!

Can people attend my group who don’t attend Living Hope?

Definitely! This is one of the best ways to grow and expand our reach. We are careful not to try to “recruit” people already involved in other churches, but when someone is not connected in a church, we want to include them in ours!