We believe intentional relationships are the key to sustained spiritual growth. That's why LIFE groups are such an important part of our discipleship strategy. In a LIFE group, people study God's word together and discuss the issues and challenges of life. It's also where they pray, care for one another and are missed if they don't show up. Practically speaking, there will never be a way for the staff or shepherds to personally minister to everyone who attends our church. That's why we place such a high premium on group life. It's how we minister effectively at Sycamore View.
Midtown/Binghampton Life Group
Our group is open to all ages and backgrounds. We have committed to meeting twice a month and will focus on diversity, community, and relationships. There will be food. There will be friendship. There will be fabulousness.
>> For more information contact: Candice Goff, Andria Wilson, Jim Hinkle, or Stacy Hinkle.
Montgomery/Shappard Life Group
We gather together to grow closer to God and each other by studying scripture and by serving one another and others. Our group is for those 50+ with no children, and we meet in the Bartlett and Arlington areas twice a month (1st and 3rd Sunday nights) at 5:30 pm at members' homes.
>> For more information contact: Darrel Montgomery (901) 386-7455 or Dan Shappard at (901) 377-8053.
Ross/Wilson Life Group
Our group gathers for the purpose of considering what it means to grow in discipleship to Jesus Christ in a world filled with cultural, racial and economic divide. This group meets every week on Sunday evenings at 6 pm, for a meal and devotional time. Our desire is to foster racial reconciliation by small and large acts of compassion. Kid's are welcome.
>> For more information contact: Josh Ross or Eric Wilson.
Cheney/Foree Life Group
Our groups meets to continue study and discussions of Sunday’s morning lessons. In addition, we look for opportunities to assist others in our group, SVC, or others who might need assistance. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sunday evenings at 5:30 pm at one of our group member’s homes for a meal, fellowship and devotional. All ages are welcome.
>> For more information contact Eric Cheney or Paul Foree.
Sunday Samaritans
This group meets once a month on Sunday afternoons to work on homes for the urban poor. The group is open to both men and women of all ages (under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent). No experience is necessary. Leaders of this group are Kevin Myers and John French.
>> For more information contact John French or visit sundaysamaritans.com.
Arnett/J.F.Ward Life Group
Our group is approximately 24 members who are over 55 years of age with no children. We have been together as a group for more than 8 years. The purpose of our group is to learn to love and appreciate each other more and increase our faith and love for Christ and His church. We are considering a visitation program to other congregations, allowing us to fellowship with our brethren in other places. We support HopeWorks, provide meals for the Boys and Girls Club, and have services at KDS four times a year.
>> For more information contact Larry Arnett.
T.Jones/Knight Life Group
Our group gathers for the purpose of strengthening each other spiritually and in sharing the struggles of leading a Christ-centered life. The group meets twice a month on Sunday evenings at 5:30 pm at one of the group member’s home for a devotional time and fellowship. We currently have elementary-age children or younger in our group, but all ages are welcome.
>> For more information contact Jimmy and Jill Knight.
McDonald /French
Our LIFE group will meet each Sunday at 5:30 pm at the McDonald’s house for Bible study and service projects. The group includes infant-to-toddler aged children and adults of varying ages.
>> For more information contact Keith and Patty or Debbie French.
Women’s LIFE Group
This group involves women sharing their uniqueness while discovering their similarities. Ladies will build stronger relationships with each other as they study, serve, pray, and enjoy their lives together. We will meet three times a month with built in flexibility on Monday and Thursday nights at 6:45 pm in the Bartlett area. We plan to have retreats or service projects three times a year. Children are welcome.
>> For more information contact Joyce or Judy.
Memphis City LIFE Group
We have been given a vision for a discipleship group seeking to share life within the city of Memphis. Our Life Group has no agenda other than to gather followers residing in our city into spiritual fellowship. If you sense a calling to be connected to other urban seekers, please join us!
>> For more information or to join contact Brad Blake.
Wiseman/Caskey Life Group
Our main purpose is to grow closer with each other as we grow closer in Christ. We meet twice a month on an average, in our group member’s homes, primarily in Arlington, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. All ages are welcome.
>> For more information contact: Russell Wiseman, Adina Wiseman, Matt Caskey, or Miranda Caskey.
Frederick/Ray Life Group
Our group welcomes all ages as we join together for fellowship, sharing, edification, support and encouragement as we endeavor to follow the path of discipleship to our Lord. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 5:30 PM in the home of a group member for a meal as well as a time of devotion and prayer. We try to participate in service opportunities as they occur.
>> For more information contact Randy Frederick.
Shores/Teel Life Group
Our mission is to help others see Jesus through a balance of study, fellowship, and service. We are a group made up of young adults & families. We will meet every week.
>> For more information contact Lori Shores.
Jackson/Henson Life Group
Our goal is to encourage each member to remain faithful to their call to ministry by meeting every week for bible study, prayer and fellowship. We meet every Sunday afternoon at 5:00 pm, three to four times a month at the building, and once a month for a meal in the home of a member. We enjoy the fellowship of all age groups and encourage teenagers and older to be a part of our life group.
>> For more information contact Bobby Jackson.
The Arlington (Litton/Dyke) Life Group
We meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month with alterations made as needed for holidays. The 2nd Sun. of each month, we brown-bag and try to meet in the Arlington Sr. Center if available for our Bible study. The 4th Sun. we meet in a member’s home and have a formal meal before our Bible study. Currently we have no small children who meet with our life group.
>> For more information contact Betty Litton.
Sawyer/Clenney Life Group
Our group is primarily made up of senior citizens. We meet to have fellowship with each other and to take care of the needs within our group. The group meets the 2nd Sunday of each month immediately after the 2nd worship service in Room 100 for potluck luncheon. We have various service projects during the year. We seldom have children. Our group is led by Thomas Sawyer and Beryl Clenney.
>> For more information contact Tom Sawyer.
Stover/Bowers Life Group
Chris and I will be leading this reach group designed for Young Professionals who have graduated from the young part. This group will be comprised primarily of late 30 to early 40-aged professionals who are looking to grow their relationships with their church family to a deeper level. We will be focusing on taking our church experience with us and bringing in new friends from our daily experiences.
>> For more information contact Dale Stover.
Montgomery/Helton Life Group
Our group currently consists of 6 adults and 11 kids that meet twice a month at 5:00 pm in homes for a meal and fellowship. We are looking for a few more families to join us as we look to add a spiritual time to our meetings. Our group is lead by Kelly & Tammi Montgomery and Carl & Amanda Helton.
>> For more information contact Kelly.
Bird/Gillespie Life Group
Our group will be a Spirit-led group that uses the small group format to build relationships. When we come together, we will be able to “share a song, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation to build one another up” (I Cor. 14:26). We may not always achieve ideal interactions, but we will ask the Spirit to lead us in that direction as we meet every Sunday at 5:00.
>> For more information contact Gary and Barbara Bird or Rick Gillespie.