Discipleship Groups function as the small group ministry of Shuswap Community Church. Their purpose is to see group members discipled and equipped to disciple others. They take place throughout the week across our city in group leaders’ homes.


Discipleship is rational in that it involves teaching and instruction, relational in that it involves life-on-life interactions, and missional in that it involves bringing others along. These three aspects are what shape Discipleship Groups.

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16)
Discipleship Groups provide a place in addition to the Sunday gathering where group members can study, converse about, and be trained up in God’s Word.
Discipleship Groups aim to equip members in their ability to both understand God’s word and be able to convey its truth to others.

Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honour...Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:10, 13)
Discipleship Groups provide a place in addition to the Sunday gathering where group members can develop relationships, extend care to, and receive care from others.
Discipleship Groups reflect the greater church body at SCC. With Christ in common, groups can gather together as brothers and sisters across multiple generations.

And he gave the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.
Discipleship Groups provide a place in addition to the Sunday gathering where group members can intentionally seek to be discipled and be equipped to disciple others.
Discipleship is an ongoing, non-linear process. The goal is to see believers taking steps towards maturity in Christ, while also learning to help others do the same.

We have an application process for those interested in joining a Discipleship Group. This helps us connect you to the right leaders and gets everyone on the same page.

Our Discipleship Group leaders undergo their own training process with different expectations than a group member. We’d love to hear from you if this is something you’re interested in.
If joining a group isn’t the right next step for you right now, that’s okay! There are lots of other ways to get involved in our church’s ministries.