We believe that NewHope Groups is the front door to community at NewHope Church.

Growing in your relationship with Jesus is much more fun when you're surrounded with people who have the same goal. Each semester opportunities for friendship, connection, bible study, building healthy marriages, leadership development, and mens and womens groups are availble to you!

We understand that life can be unpredictable and being a part of a NewHope Group is an important step in your personal discipleship journey. Jesus says in Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.”

To foster commitment and unity within our NewHope Groups, all participants will be asked to sign a covenant. This covenant is a shared agreement that each member commits to being an active part of the group for the entire semester. You can preview the covenant here. We appreciate your dedication to this meaningful experience!

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Learn more about current NewHope Groups opportunities below!

Navigating Your Finances God's Way FULL

Together we'll learn, apply, and share what God's Word says about money with some practical application including: budgeting, debt, savings, investment, giving, and career. As you begin applying these principles, you’ll experience financial health and freedom, putting you on the right track for your financial discipleship journey. Each participant will need to purchase the workbook " Navigating Your Finances God’s Way Video Study" https://compassfinancialministry.org/product/navigating-video-study-workbook/. The group begins on Sunday, 6.14 and meets at the church. Childcare is available and children must be registered before the semester begins. When signing up for the group, the leader will respond back within 24 hours to via text or email to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group.

Summer Men's Life Group - Becoming Like Jesus

16 spots open

The Christian life is not up and to the right but a lifelong series of highs and lows that the Holy Spirit uses to shape us into people who look like Jesus. Join us for this six-session men's life group study as we discuss Jesus’s beatitudes found in Matthew 5 and strive to live out our Christian faith and become people who reflect God's kingdom to others. We will meet Sunday afternoons at the church from 1:00-2:30pm for six weeks starting June 14, with the last meeting being July 26. We will not meet Sunday June 28. Childcare is available and children must be registered before the semester begins. When registering for the group the leader will respond back via text or email within 24 hours to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group.

Marketplace Ministry Masterclass

13 spots open

Whether you’re running a company, leading a team, or just stepping into the professional arena, join us this summer for a six-week study where together we will learn how to integrate faith and work. In these sessions we will discuss common misconceptions and learn from real world examples how we can bring God’s Kingdom to those in our workplaces in inspiring ways. We will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00PM at the church, with the first meeting being June 15 and the last meeting being July 27. We will not meet Monday June 29. Childcare is available and children must be registered before the semester begins. When registering for the group the leader will respond back within 24 hours via text or email to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group.

Practicing The Way Course (In-Person)

41 spots open

This group is for Next Gen leaders who are currently serving in NH Kids, NH Students, and NH C&YA's. Practicing the Way is an 8‑week discipleship course from John Mark Comer designed to help followers of Jesus live as apprentices—learning how to be with Jesus, become like Him, and do as He did. Through weekly teaching, guided conversation, and simple spiritual practices, the course invites participants to slow down and intentionally order their lives around Jesus in our fast‑paced, distracted culture. Each session introduces a core aspect of spiritual formation and a corresponding practice—such as prayer, Sabbath, and community—that creates space for real transformation over time. This course is especially well‑suited for those who serve regularly, offering a meaningful yet sustainable pathway for spiritual growth while honoring the rhythms of summer and family life. This in‑person summer group will create space for Kids and NextGen volunteers to intentionally grow together as apprentices of Jesus. Each week, participants will gather for teaching, discussion, and prayer centered on the Practicing the Way course by John Mark Comer. The heart of this group is communal formation—learning and practicing the way of Jesus alongside people we already serve with, building deeper relationships while grounding our lives more fully in Christ. The group begins on Monday, 6.15 and meets at the church. We will pause on Monday, 6.29 and 8.17. Childcare is available and children must be registered before the semester begins.. Each participant will need to purchase the book, "Practicing the Way" by John Mark Comer. (Let Caleb know if you're unable to acquire a copy or if cost is an obstacle) When registering for the group, the leader will respond back within 24 hours via text or email to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group.

Tabletop Testimonies

14 spots open

Looking for a way to meet others from church and make some new connections? Whether you like traditional board games, more complex ones, or something in between, join us for a weekly game night. Games will be available but feel free to bring your favorites to share as well! The group begins on Monday, 6.15 and meets at the church. We will pause on Monday, 6.29. Childcare is available and children must be registered before the semester begins. When signing up for the group, the leader will respond back within 24 hours via text or email to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group.

The Body Teaches The Soul FULL

We'll discover how caring for your body is deeply connected to your spiritual life. Author Justin Whitmel Earley, shares biblical wisdom, personal stories, and practical habits that unite physical health and spiritual growth. Through sessions on breathing, eating, rest, exercise, worship, and resurrection hope, you’ll learn how everyday practices—like sleep, nutrition, and movement—can become ways of honoring God and experiencing His peace. Participants will reconnect body and soul, recover rhythms of health, and grow closer to the God who created you. The group begins on Monday, 6.15 and will meet at the church. We will pause on Monday, 6.29. Childcare is available and children must be registered before the semester begins. Each participant will need to purchase the study guide, "The Body Teaches The Soul" by Justin Whitmel Earley. When signing up for the group, the leader will respond back within 24 hours via text or email to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group.

The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe

3 spots open

Most of us have been living inside a lie so long it feels like the truth. It has quietly shaped our identity, our relationships, and even how we see God. Author and speaker Jennie Allen pulls back the curtain on the enemy’s oldest trick—and shows us how to dismantle his lies with the spiritual authority we already have in Christ. Whether you’re struggling to feel worthy, wrestling with fear, or longing to break old patterns, this study will equip you to silence the lies with God’s Word and unleash lasting transformation in Christ. Each participant will need to purchase the study guide "The Lie You Don't Know You Believe" by Jennie Allen. The group begins on Monday, 6.15 and meets at the church. We will pause on Monday, 6.29. Childcare is available and children must be registered before the semester begins. When signing up for the group, the leader will respond back within 24 hours via text or email to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group.

Pickleball for Jesus (PBJ) Session 3

2 spots open

Meet up with others who have no, little, or lots of experience with Pickleball. Plenty of casual fun and group play with others. We'll have an information session on Sunday, 6.14 at 12:45pm at the church with basic training for those that would like starter info or just a refresher. The group begins on Tuesday, 6.16 and we'll be playing at Piney Wood Pickleball Courts. 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham NC, 27713. Team communications will be through the GroupMe app. Bring your pickleball paddle, balls, water/electrolyte drink, and snacks. When signing up for the group, the leader will respond back within 24 hours via text or email to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group.

Relaxed FULL

Dallas Willard had this great response once when asked if he could describe Jesus in one word. He sat back, took a breath, and responded: "Relaxed." As we know through Scripture, for Jesus to come across as relaxed doesn't mean He didn't grieve or get angry or feel the weight of the world on His shoulders; it meant He was never in a hurry to be anywhere other than where He was, trusting and obeying His Father's Way. Relax . . . Does this word describe your life? It can. And for those in Christ, it will. In the group we'll walk slowly toward (and with) the relaxed life of Jesus. What do you have to lose? You’ll find out that it's everything you've been hoping to lose all along. The group will meet at the church beginning on Tuesday, 6.16. We will pause on Tuesday, 6.30. Childcare is available and children must be registered before the semester begins. Each participant will need to purchase the study guide "Relaxed- Letting Go of Self-Reliance and Trusting God" by Megan Tate Marshman. When signing up for the group, the leader will respond back within 24 hours via text or email to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group.

Amazing Ace FULL

This is a Young Adults group that gathers weekly for sand volleyball (because we don't build our lives on sand, but we can still enjoy playing in it!) No experience or volleyball skills needed. Just come ready for fellowship, laughter, and a great time with other believers this summer! Be sure to bring water or an electrolyte drink and snacks.
The group begins on Thursday, 6.18 and we'll meet at The Apartments of Midtown 545 Ashley Ct Chapel Hill.
When signing up for the group, the leader will respond back within 24 hours via text or email to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group.

Practicing the Way Course (Hybrid)

16 spots open

This group is exclusively for those currently serving in NH Kids. Practicing the Way is an 8‑week discipleship course from John Mark Comer designed to help followers of Jesus live as apprentices—learning how to be with Jesus, become like Him, and do as He did. Through weekly teaching, guided conversation, and simple spiritual practices, the course invites participants to slow down and intentionally order their lives around Jesus in our fast‑paced, distracted culture. Each session introduces a core aspect of spiritual formation and a corresponding practice—such as prayer, Sabbath, and community—that creates space for real transformation over time. This course is especially well‑suited for those who serve regularly, offering a meaningful yet sustainable pathway for spiritual growth while honoring the rhythms of summer and family life. This hybrid summer group offers flexibility for those whose summer schedules make a weekly evening gathering challenging, while still emphasizing intentional formation and community. Participants will engage the same Practicing the Way course content, with weekly touchpoints for connection and conversation. The hybrid option allows individuals to engage at their own pace while still experiencing the encouragement and accountability of shared spiritual practices with fellow servants. Each participant will need to purchase the book, "Practicing the Way" by John Mark Comer. The groups begins on Thursday, 6.18 at 10am and we'll pause on Thursday, 7.2. We'll meet in South Durham near the church. When signing up for the group, the leader will respond back within 24 hours via text or email to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group.

Fitness and Faith

11 spots open

The Fitness and Faith Fellowship Group is a 6-week Summer semester small group designed to provide men with opportunities to lead while strengthening their faith, character, and physical fitness. If needed please consult your physician before signing up for the group. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Modeled after the F3 concept (Fitness, Faith, and Fellowship), this group will encourage men to develop discipline, resilience, and spiritual growth through structured workouts, prayer, and shared leadership. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1. This group will be:
• Open to men of all ages and fitness levels, ensuring accessibility for beginners and experienced athletes alike.
• A place where men can step into leadership roles, reinforcing the biblical call to servant leadership.
• A multi-generational experience, encouraging men to bring their sons, nephews, and grandsons so they can learn valuable lessons about leadership, discipline, and growth.
• A brotherhood rooted in faith, offering encouragement, accountability, and spiritual support.

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2. Group Format Each session will consist of a 45-minute outdoor workout, emphasizing teamwork, perseverance, and leadership. Every workout will conclude with prayer and reflection to reinforce the spiritual aspect of the group.

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3. Workout Structure:
a. Welcome & Introduction (5 minutes) - Explanation of the workout and words of encouragement from the leader.
b. Warm-up (5 minutes) - Dynamic stretching and mobility exercises.
c. Workout Session (30 minutes) - A mix of bodyweight exercises, running, and functional fitness movements, scalable for all fitness levels.
d. Cool-down & Prayer (5 minutes) - A time to reflect, share prayer requests, and close in prayer.

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4. Frequency & Meeting Schedule
• The group will meet weekly for 6 weeks during the church's Summer life group semester
• Meetings will take place on Friday mornings at 6:00 AM at a designated outdoor location within the New Hope Church Parking Lot.
• Workouts will be held rain or shine, reinforcing commitment, resilience, and accountability.

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When signing up for the group, the leader will respond back within 24 hours via email to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group.

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The group begins on Friday, 6.19.26

Men's Saturday Breakfast

17 spots open

Food. Fellowship. Prayer. The Prayer and Fellowship are free; we get individual checks for the food. We meet at 8 am on Saturdays for breakfast at Brigs at the Park restaurant located at 4900 NC-55 in Durham. Join us! When signing up for the group, the leader will respond back to you ASAP via email to confirm your attendance and commitment to the group. The group begins on Saturday, 6.13.

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We believe that NewHope Groups is the front door to community at NewHope Church.

Resources

Learn more about current NewHope Groups opportunities below!

Navigating Your Finances God's Way FULL

Summer Men's Life Group - Becoming Like Jesus

Marketplace Ministry Masterclass

Practicing The Way Course (In-Person)

Tabletop Testimonies

The Body Teaches The Soul FULL

The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe

Pickleball for Jesus (PBJ) Session 3

Relaxed FULL

Amazing Ace FULL

Practicing the Way Course (Hybrid)

Fitness and Faith

Men's Saturday Breakfast

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