SUMMER GROUP LEADER REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 10.
Summer is the perfect time to lead a Group centered around cultivating life-giving relationships! Summer Groups can range from a typical book study in your home or a coffee shop, to activity-driven groups like a walk-and-talk, pickleball, or dinner club…the list goes on and on!
If you are ready to lead a Summer Group today, you can register HERE!
We encourage you to register your group by May 21 so that it can be ready for Groups Go Live on May 24.
Pro Tips for Leaders
- Keep groups short-term (6–8 weeks) for summer
- Make it easy to join (low pressure, welcoming)
- Focus on relationships over perfection
- Personally invite people—this is the #1 way groups grow
- Create space for prayer and spiritual conversations
Marriage & Family Group Ideas
Marriage & Family
- Couples & Coffee (weekly connection + devo)
- Date Night Groups (intentional + fun nights out)
- Couples Dinner Club (rotate homes/restaurants)
- Marriage Study or Devotional
- Family Park & Pray
- Family Game Night
- Families at the Gym or Playground
- Family Walk & Talk
- Families Serving Together (local outreach)
- Family Adventure Days (zoo, museums, etc.)
- Marriage or Family short study – (plenty of options on our Group Leader Resources page at highridgechurch.com)
Focus: strengthening homes + creating Christ-centered families. Aim for groups where kids are welcome!
Coed Group Ideas
Coed Groups
- Friends Friday Cookout
- Sunday Sermon Discussion Group
- Bible Study (short-term or topic-based)
- Stewardship Group
- Pickleball, Basketball, or Sports + Prayer
- Board Games & Community Night
- Coffee & Conversations
- “Try Something New” Group (new activity each week)
- Worship & Prayer Nights (home-based)
Focus: easy entry points for new people
Men's Group Ideas
Men’s Groups
- Bible Study (early morning or evening)
- “How to Be a Godly Man” study
- Discipleship Groups (small + intentional)
- Workout & Word (gym + devo)
- Outdoor Groups (hiking, fishing, hunting)
- Breakfast & Bible
- Accountability Groups
Focus: brotherhood + spiritual growth + consistency
Women's Group Ideas
Women’s Groups
- Book Club (faith-based or growth-focused)
- Walk & Talk Groups
- Coffee & Devotional
- Hobby Groups (crafting, baking, etc.)
- Prayer Groups
- “Tea Time with Mom” (community for moms)
- Bible Study / Curriculum-based groups
Focus: connection, encouragement, and spiritual depth
Young Adult Group Ideas
Young Adults
- Leadership & Discipleship Groups
- Theology or Bible Deep Dive
- Social Nights (games, food, hangouts)
- Career & Calling Conversations
- Fitness + Faith Groups
Focus: identity, purpose, and strong community