A place of belonging; A place for growth
We believe the Christian Life is lived out in a community of believers. The scriptures are clear that believers are to live life together, interdependently, as the Body of Christ.
Project Reach
We started Project Reach a year ago with the primary goal to transform 40 acres for God’s Kingdom. One component of Project Reach is our new Children and Youth Building. Click on Project Reach if you would like to learn more.
How do I join a Community Group?
You can register for a group on Sunday mornings at DVBC. Just check the box on the registration insert marked “Community Group” and give it to an usher or someone at the information counter, or email/fax to the church office. These groups typically start in September and end in May.
Here is a map of all the open Community Groups. The group locations are designated by red pins. Click on a red pin for the address and meeting times. For further directions, click on the white bubble and you will be routed to Google maps.
If you’re interested in visiting a group, contact Bonnie Mason at 623-298-4913 or bmason@dvbcaz.org so we can connect you to the group leaders. Please contact Bonnie before visiting a group as meeting times are subject to change. Thank you.
Introduction to Community Groups
Join Dave and Donna Otto in a three week look at Community Group life at Desert View. We model a Community Group experience and answer questions about what it means to be in a group. You meet group leaders and get to know new people. Registration is limited to 14 people. To register for the next class, call Bonnie Mason at 623.298.4913 or click here to email her.
Leadership Training
If you’re currently a Community Group Leader and you want information on upcoming training and access to other online training materials, please click here.
If you’re interested in becoming a Community Group Leader, please click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Community Groups?
Community Groups exist to provide authentic community in order to help believers mature into Christ-likeness through interaction with one another about our lives and our faith. The ultimate goal is to glorify God by practicing and benefiting from the spiritual gifts He has given each believer. The Community Group size fosters the place where this can happen regularly and naturally.
What happens in a weekly meeting?
Desert View Community Groups meet on a weekly basis in homes where 8 to 15 adults gather together, facilitated by two families. Group members read and interact with a passage of scripture on their own prior to coming to the meeting. During the group meeting, leaders facilitate a discussion on the passage where open sharing is valued and expected. There will also be an opportunity to fellowship and encourage one another through prayer. We study the scripture passage that will be taught from the pulpit the following Sunday. These meetings last from 1 1/2—2 hours.
Resources
Click here to visit our Community Group Study Guides Page
The following is a list of great books (by author) to help you learn about and build a healthy community group and/or community group ministry:
Bill Donahue/Russ Robinson
- The Seven Deadly Sins of Small Group Ministry
- Life-Changing Small Groups
- Life-Changing Small Group Leaders
Henry Cloud & John Townsend
- Making Small Groups Work
Carl F. George
- Nine Keys to Effective Small Group Leadership
Neal F. McBride
- How to Lead Small Groups
Garry Poole
- The Complete Book of Questions