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This individual is working together with theBible Study Leader to prepare for the taskof leading a group in a year or two. theywill be asked to lead a portion of the BibleStudies throughout the year.HOME GROUPS ARE ALSO A PLACEOF LEADERSHIP GROWTH. EACHGROUP HAS A MINIMUM OF TWOLEADERS THAT FULFILL THEFOLLOWING ROLES: HOST(S)The hosts have agreed to open their hometo the Home Group for one year (usuallyOctober-May). They make all necessaryarrangements to have their home readyfor meeting each week. Some homes areuniquely suited with enough space to hosta Home Group with kids.SHEPHERDThe Shepherd has agreed to be the“behind-the-scenes” guide of the group.This person will make sure everyone in thegroup stays informed of dates and timesof the meetings and any other informationthat is pertinent to the group. Shepherdswill be active in communicating anyprayer needs to the members of the group.Sometimes the shepherd is one of thehosts.BIBLE STUDY LEADERThe Bible Study Leader prepares a BibleStudy for each week of the group’smeeting to keep the group’s attentionfocused on God and His Word. HomeGroups at WHCC are not just social, butfirmly fixed on teaching truth from God’sWord.BIBLE STUDY CO-LEADERHOME GROUPSto connect...A placeThey broke bread in theirhomes and ate togetherwith glad and sincerehearts, praising God andenjoying the favor of allthe people."“They devoted themselvesto the apostles' teachingand to the fellowship, tothe breaking of breadand to prayer...Acts 2:42, 46West Hills Community ChurchEmail: office@westhillscc.comWest HillsCommunity Church1650 Brush College Road NWSalem, OR 97304Phone: 503-362-7621

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A Home Group is...A place where you belong. In a HomeGroup, you can really get to know, careabout, pray for and celebrate with oneanother.A place where you can learn God's Word -discipleship doesn't take place inisolation. A Home Group not only providesa place of study and interaction aroundthe Word of God, it also provides a placewhere ideas can be shared about how tolive out and apply the truths found in theBible. Being in a God-centered group is akey to spiritual growth.A place you can contribute - as part ofChrist's body, you have something tocontribute to others. You can make adifference in lives through your uniquegifts, your personal concern, your Spirit-led input and your prayers for oneanother. Also, as part of the Home Groupministry, group leaders are beingdeveloped for the ongoing expansion fothe ministry. (See Back).A place you can reach out - an authentic community of caring believers can shareChrist in a way that an individual nevercould. Whether through inviting others tothe group, encouraging personal witness,or actively reaching out to others, anactive Home Group can have a powerfulwitness.Leading people to pursue a Jesus-centered life together.How can I join a Home Group? Please contact our office(homegroups@westhillscc.com)to get more information orindicate your interest in joining agroup.WHCC Shared Core Values1. Biblical TruthBiblical truth is the defining standard of faith thatguides every action in our lives. We seek a growingunderstanding of Biblical truth both individually andcorporately.2. PrayerPrayer is foundational to our relationship andcommunication with God, preceding andundergirding everything we do, including seeking Hiswill, wisdom, grace, support, and blessing. We valueindividual and corporate prayer in regular meetingsand worship services, being alert to and thankful forHis answers.3. FellowshipEach person is valued and appreciated as we workalongside one another in Christ-based unity for thekingdom of God, delighting in each other's companyand building friendships across the generations.4. CommunityWe strive to be available for each other and lift eachother up in times of need as well as times of joy. Westrive to promote an environment where eachindividual's talents, great and small, are sought andappreciated as vital elements to the healthyfunctioning of the body of the church and of God'skingdom.5. GenerosityWe want to use our resources freely to magnify God'spresence in the world. When there is a need, we seekto respond with material support and acts of serviceto expand and advance the kingdom of God. 6. IntergenerationalWe are committed to an intergenerational focus aspeople in the church go through each age and stageof life. We value the wisdom and experience thatcomes with age while also appreciating a youthfulperspective.7. DiscipleshipWe walk alongside anyone seeking salvation, growingin faith, as they become a fully devoted follower ofChrist, building on the foundation of salvation throughintentional Biblical education and application.8. FamilyWe promote strong families and greater connectionsin God's adopted kingdom, offering care, support, andgrace. 9. GraceFollowing God's example of unmerited favor andmercy shown to each believer in salvation andsanctification, we strive to show love, patience, and awelcoming spirit to believers and non-believers alike.

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A Home Group is...A place where you belong. In a HomeGroup, you can really get to know, careabout, pray for and celebrate with oneanother.A place where you can learn God's Word -discipleship doesn't take place inisolation. A Home Group not only providesa place of study and interaction aroundthe Word of God, it also provides a placewhere ideas can be shared about how tolive out and apply the truths found in theBible. Being in a God-centered group is akey to spiritual growth.A place you can contribute - as part ofChrist's body, you have something tocontribute to others. You can make adifference in lives through your uniquegifts, your personal concern, your Spirit-led input and your prayers for oneanother. Also, as part of the Home Groupministry, group leaders are beingdeveloped for the ongoing expansion fothe ministry. (See Back).A place you can reach out - an authentic community of caring believers can shareChrist in a way that an individual nevercould. Whether through inviting others tothe group, encouraging personal witness,or actively reaching out to others, anactive Home Group can have a powerfulwitness.Leading people to pursue a Jesus-centered life together.How can I join a Home Group? Please contact our office(homegroups@westhillscc.com)to get more information orindicate your interest in joining agroup.WHCC Shared Core Values1. Biblical TruthBiblical truth is the defining standard of faith thatguides every action in our lives. We seek a growingunderstanding of Biblical truth both individually andcorporately.2. PrayerPrayer is foundational to our relationship andcommunication with God, preceding andundergirding everything we do, including seeking Hiswill, wisdom, grace, support, and blessing. We valueindividual and corporate prayer in regular meetingsand worship services, being alert to and thankful forHis answers.3. FellowshipEach person is valued and appreciated as we workalongside one another in Christ-based unity for thekingdom of God, delighting in each other's companyand building friendships across the generations.4. CommunityWe strive to be available for each other and lift eachother up in times of need as well as times of joy. Westrive to promote an environment where eachindividual's talents, great and small, are sought andappreciated as vital elements to the healthyfunctioning of the body of the church and of God'skingdom.5. GenerosityWe want to use our resources freely to magnify God'spresence in the world. When there is a need, we seekto respond with material support and acts of serviceto expand and advance the kingdom of God. 6. IntergenerationalWe are committed to an intergenerational focus aspeople in the church go through each age and stageof life. We value the wisdom and experience thatcomes with age while also appreciating a youthfulperspective.7. DiscipleshipWe walk alongside anyone seeking salvation, growingin faith, as they become a fully devoted follower ofChrist, building on the foundation of salvation throughintentional Biblical education and application.8. FamilyWe promote strong families and greater connectionsin God's adopted kingdom, offering care, support, andgrace. 9. GraceFollowing God's example of unmerited favor andmercy shown to each believer in salvation andsanctification, we strive to show love, patience, and awelcoming spirit to believers and non-believers alike.

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A Home Group is...A place where you belong. In a HomeGroup, you can really get to know, careabout, pray for and celebrate with oneanother.A place where you can learn God's Word -discipleship doesn't take place inisolation. A Home Group not only providesa place of study and interaction aroundthe Word of God, it also provides a placewhere ideas can be shared about how tolive out and apply the truths found in theBible. Being in a God-centered group is akey to spiritual growth.A place you can contribute - as part ofChrist's body, you have something tocontribute to others. You can make adifference in lives through your uniquegifts, your personal concern, your Spirit-led input and your prayers for oneanother. Also, as part of the Home Groupministry, group leaders are beingdeveloped for the ongoing expansion fothe ministry. (See Back).A place you can reach out - an authentic community of caring believers can shareChrist in a way that an individual nevercould. Whether through inviting others tothe group, encouraging personal witness,or actively reaching out to others, anactive Home Group can have a powerfulwitness.Leading people to pursue a Jesus-centered life together.How can I join a Home Group? Please contact our office(homegroups@westhillscc.com)to get more information orindicate your interest in joining agroup.WHCC Shared Core Values1. Biblical TruthBiblical truth is the defining standard of faith thatguides every action in our lives. We seek a growingunderstanding of Biblical truth both individually andcorporately.2. PrayerPrayer is foundational to our relationship andcommunication with God, preceding andundergirding everything we do, including seeking Hiswill, wisdom, grace, support, and blessing. We valueindividual and corporate prayer in regular meetingsand worship services, being alert to and thankful forHis answers.3. FellowshipEach person is valued and appreciated as we workalongside one another in Christ-based unity for thekingdom of God, delighting in each other's companyand building friendships across the generations.4. CommunityWe strive to be available for each other and lift eachother up in times of need as well as times of joy. Westrive to promote an environment where eachindividual's talents, great and small, are sought andappreciated as vital elements to the healthyfunctioning of the body of the church and of God'skingdom.5. GenerosityWe want to use our resources freely to magnify God'spresence in the world. When there is a need, we seekto respond with material support and acts of serviceto expand and advance the kingdom of God. 6. IntergenerationalWe are committed to an intergenerational focus aspeople in the church go through each age and stageof life. We value the wisdom and experience thatcomes with age while also appreciating a youthfulperspective.7. DiscipleshipWe walk alongside anyone seeking salvation, growingin faith, as they become a fully devoted follower ofChrist, building on the foundation of salvation throughintentional Biblical education and application.8. FamilyWe promote strong families and greater connectionsin God's adopted kingdom, offering care, support, andgrace. 9. GraceFollowing God's example of unmerited favor andmercy shown to each believer in salvation andsanctification, we strive to show love, patience, and awelcoming spirit to believers and non-believers alike.

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This individual is working together with theBible Study Leader to prepare for the taskof leading a group in a year or two. theywill be asked to lead a portion of the BibleStudies throughout the year.HOME GROUPS ARE ALSO A PLACEOF LEADERSHIP GROWTH. EACHGROUP HAS A MINIMUM OF TWOLEADERS THAT FULFILL THEFOLLOWING ROLES: HOST(S)The hosts have agreed to open their hometo the Home Group for one year (usuallyOctober-May). They make all necessaryarrangements to have their home readyfor meeting each week. Some homes areuniquely suited with enough space to hosta Home Group with kids.SHEPHERDThe Shepherd has agreed to be the“behind-the-scenes” guide of the group.This person will make sure everyone in thegroup stays informed of dates and timesof the meetings and any other informationthat is pertinent to the group. Shepherdswill be active in communicating anyprayer needs to the members of the group.Sometimes the shepherd is one of thehosts.BIBLE STUDY LEADERThe Bible Study Leader prepares a BibleStudy for each week of the group’smeeting to keep the group’s attentionfocused on God and His Word. HomeGroups at WHCC are not just social, butfirmly fixed on teaching truth from God’sWord.BIBLE STUDY CO-LEADERHOME GROUPSto connect...A placeThey broke bread in theirhomes and ate togetherwith glad and sincerehearts, praising God andenjoying the favor of allthe people."“They devoted themselvesto the apostles' teachingand to the fellowship, tothe breaking of breadand to prayer...Acts 2:42, 46West Hills Community ChurchEmail: office@westhillscc.comWest HillsCommunity Church1650 Brush College Road NWSalem, OR 97304Phone: 503-362-7621

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This individual is working together with theBible Study Leader to prepare for the taskof leading a group in a year or two. theywill be asked to lead a portion of the BibleStudies throughout the year.HOME GROUPS ARE ALSO A PLACEOF LEADERSHIP GROWTH. EACHGROUP HAS A MINIMUM OF TWOLEADERS THAT FULFILL THEFOLLOWING ROLES: HOST(S)The hosts have agreed to open their hometo the Home Group for one year (usuallyOctober-May). They make all necessaryarrangements to have their home readyfor meeting each week. Some homes areuniquely suited with enough space to hosta Home Group with kids.SHEPHERDThe Shepherd has agreed to be the“behind-the-scenes” guide of the group.This person will make sure everyone in thegroup stays informed of dates and timesof the meetings and any other informationthat is pertinent to the group. Shepherdswill be active in communicating anyprayer needs to the members of the group.Sometimes the shepherd is one of thehosts.BIBLE STUDY LEADERThe Bible Study Leader prepares a BibleStudy for each week of the group’smeeting to keep the group’s attentionfocused on God and His Word. HomeGroups at WHCC are not just social, butfirmly fixed on teaching truth from God’sWord.BIBLE STUDY CO-LEADERHOME GROUPSto connect...A placeThey broke bread in theirhomes and ate togetherwith glad and sincerehearts, praising God andenjoying the favor of allthe people."“They devoted themselvesto the apostles' teachingand to the fellowship, tothe breaking of breadand to prayer...Acts 2:42, 46West Hills Community ChurchEmail: office@westhillscc.comWest HillsCommunity Church1650 Brush College Road NWSalem, OR 97304Phone: 503-362-7621