A Place to Belong and Believe
Being in community plays a large role in spiritual growth. Sandhills offers a variety of groups to help you #GetConnected. Our groups operate on a 2-semester (Fall and Spring) format with each semester lasting about 12 weeks. The groups study a variety of topics--from books of the Bible to subjects dealing with Christian living.
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Community Groups - These are traditional Bible studies that meet regularly and focus on the study of the Bible, prayer, fellowship, caring for one another, and outreach.
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Activity Groups - These are organized around common interests like working on cars or doing crafts but with a spiritual component. The expectation is that leaders will at least provide a devotional and have a time of prayer in addition to their activity.
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Connect Groups - These are groups of about 2 to 4 people that meet for mentoring or discipleship. These groups are closed to new members and don't take attendance. Some examples of these groups are a family that wants to commit to doing a Bible study together for a semester, a couple who wants to process a book on marriage together, or 2 people that meet for accountability. Pastor Tom can suggest materials to use for a Bible study and will check in with the group a few times during the semester to see how things are going. Membership in the church is not required to lead one of these groups.​
Important Dates for Community & Activity Group Leaders
Hosts & Connect Group Leaders are also invited to attend these meetings
July 27th, 12:45pm - 2:30pm - New Leader Training
For all Group Leaders new to leading at Sandhills. Lunch and childcare are provided.
August 17th, 12:45pm - 3pm - Equip Leader Workshop
For all new and returning Group Leaders. Lunch and childcare are provided.
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On-Campus Group Fairs - 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, & 8/24
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Click Here for the New Group Leader Expectation & Info Packet
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Click Here for the Fall 2025 Group Leader/Host Application
Community Groups
Community groups are a key aspect of our church community; they help a large church to feel smaller. These are traditional Bible studies that meet regularly and focus on the study of the Bible, prayer, fellowship, caring for one another and outreach.​​​
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Activity Groups
Activity Groups are organized around common interests (ie, crafts, fishing, fitness, etc...) but also have a spiritual component. In addition to the activity, there is devotional time & prayer.
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Personal Spiritual Growth
We want to help you grow in your faith regardless of where you are in your relationship with Christ. We have pulled together resources that can help.​​​​​​
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Become a Group Leader
We have a variety of resources to help equip group leaders to effectively lead. We have training videos, online classes, and more to help you succeed as a leader. ​Each semester we hold both a New Leader Training class and an Equip Leader Workshop.​​
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Sandhills University
Sandhills University is the place to go deep in your relationship with the Lord and with your understanding of the Bible. Our classes are often taught by some of the most prominent Bible teachers and professors in Columbia. ​
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Connect Groups
These are groups of about 2 to 4 people that meet for mentoring or discipleship. Some examples of these groups are a family that wants to commit to doing a Bible study together for a semester, a couple who wants to process a book on marriage together, or 2 people that meet for accountability. Pastor Tom can suggest material.
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RightNow Media
RightNow Media is a paid Christian Streaming Service that offers over 20,000 video Bible studies. Sandhills offers this resource to you, free! Click below to request your free subscription.​​​​​
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Outreach Idea
One way we show the Love of Christ in a practicle way is through Good News Care Packages. Assemble some of these bags for yourself or with your group, and keep them in your car. The next time you see a panhandler or a homeless person, give them one. These packages will help meet both practicle and spiritual needs.
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Questions? We can help! Feel free to contact a member of the Discipleship Team below.
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Tom Medeiros - Pastor of Discipleship & Leadership Development
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Craig Lewis - Assistant Pastor of Discipleship
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Merrilee Pace - Discipleship Ministry Assistant & Women's Ministry Director
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803-699-7112 option 3