"I give you a new command: love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." -John 13:34-35 (CSB)

In their book, The Trellis and the Vine, Colin Marshall and Tony Payne address crucial questions in the life of the local church. Through the metaphor of a trellis and a vine, one of the primary ways we fulfill our mission to make disciples at Fairview is through the trellis of Small Groups. Here, we seek to cultivate an environment where Christians grow in relation to God and to one another. Small Groups function as the primary vehicle for Fairview to prayerfully proclaim God’s Word to one another and the primary touch point where non-Christians experience the gospel lived out and proclaimed.

What is the purpose of Small Groups?

Small groups seek to provide a space where we apply the truths of Scripture to our life as a church. Groups are one of the primary ways we can practice love and hospitality to one another, walk in the Spirit together, and advance the gospel in our neighborhoods. These small groups are one of the fastest ways to connect with smaller numbers of people and begin meaningful relationships. 

What happens during a small group meeting?

Led by trained members, these groups typically share a meal together in fellowship, discuss and apply the Scripture from Sunday, and prayer together.

Where and when do small groups meet?

Most small groups meet in host homes scattered throughout the area, though a few meet on campus on Sunday morning. Small groups typically meet on Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings. Groups meet about three times a month, sometimes breaking the fourth week. Here is a current listing of groups and general areas:

Matt & Laura Capps - North Fuquay-Varina 

Nate Downs & Kyle Malcolm - Fuquay-Varina 

Mike Healan & Byron Wingerd - South Raleigh 

Colton & Stephanie Mathews - South Raleigh/Apex 

Jonathan & Alina Prado - Angier/Willow Spring

Joseph & Kristen Lanier - Angier/South Fuquay-Varina

TJ & Amber Henderson - Angier/Garner

Zack Cooper & Nate Johnson - Garner 

David & Janna Ethridge (College) - Annex (on campus)

Archie Jones (Spanish) - Annex 103 (Sunday morning)

Tommy & Vickie Stanley - Annex 104 (Sunday morning)

Bill Forster & Phil Mauldin - Annex 110 (Sunday morning)

Are children welcome?

Children are gladly welcome! Each group provides childcare during the group according to their own plan. Teenagers are encouraged to meet along with the adults in the regular meeting.

How can I join a group?

We would love to get you connected! Click here to start the process of connecting.

For more information, see the Philosophy of Small Groups and DNA of Small Groups.