People connecting with God & each other in Life Groups is the core element of life at Pantano.
Life Groups are simply this: people getting together to do a variety of things that are interesting, fun & purposeful. Topics include everything from motorcycle riding to Bible study, from scrapbooking to prayer, from parenting to support groups. Topics and activities are chosen by each group’s facilitator based on their own interests & passions.
Even though the topics & activities are diverse, the purpose of every group is to help people develop live-giving relationships with other people and to discover the benefits of a life-giving relationship with God. Life groups take on serving activities, community projects & short term mission trips that help them fulfill a purpose in God’s Kingdom.
Life Groups run on a semester system, like the schools - fall & spring. That gives people the flexibility to join in with groups at times that fit their needs & interests.
How are the Life Groups organized?
Places to Belong: These are Life Groups that meet to share a common interest such as cooking, crafts, playing games or recreational activities. These are great places to meet people & develop long lasting friendships.
Places to Grow: These are Life Groups that focus on maturing our faith. Examples include our Adventure Now course that explains the basics of Christianity or our 12 week Crown course that teaches about stewardship. These are great places to learn how to follow Jesus & to be challenged to grow in our faith.
Places to Serve: These are Life Groups that focus on serving God out of our passions and gifts. These groups put our faith in action on our campuses, throughout Southern Arizona and reach out to people throughout the world in countries like Mexico, India, Africa, Ukraine & Peru. These are great places to live out our faith & bring the Good News of Jesus to people everywhere.
How can I join a Life Group?
Use our online search tool to find a group that fits your interest, need or location. When you find a group that interests you click on “Connect” and then “Request group involvement” to send an e-mail to the group leader.
Tips for finding a Life Group:
Choose parameters to help you narrow down your group search. Choosing too many parameters may narrow your search too much. To list all of the groups offered do not choose any parameters.
- Choose which campus you attend - East Tucson or Sierra Vista
- Choose the type of group you are searching for: Place to belong, grow or serve.
- Get more specific:
- Choose a specific gender
- Choose a specific day or time
- Choose a specific city: i.e. Tucson, Vail or Sierra Vista