John Wesley once famously said, "There is no holiness apart from social holiness."

What Wesley was referring to was the need for believers to be in authentic, accountable community, he knew that Christians need one another. In Wesley’s Methodist Church, these discipleship groups were called BANDS, CLASSES and SOCIETIES.

In true methodist fashion, ShreveCC is committed to deepening community and forming BANDS, CLASSES and SOCIETIES across Wayne County, and beyond!

Bands

Discipleship Bands represent the most committed level for committed Christians.

Bands consist of three to five people who read together, pray together, and meet together to become the love of God for one another and the world.

Classes

Discipleship Classes represent the next level of commitment.

Classes consist of small groups of individuals focused on spiritual nourishment.

Societies

Discipleship Societies represent the broadest level of commitment.

Societies are representative of the larger community of Methodists.

Discipleship Bands

For more information about joining a Band or for resources in starting one, please contact Pastor Nate or Caleb.

Discipleship Bands are groups of no less than three and no more than 7 same gender individuals. This is the most intimate form of discipleship.

Discipleship Classes

  • This is a monthly class meeting for any and all mothers, those with young kids, older students, or those that are empty nesters. This class meeting meets monthly.

    For more information, please contact Gretchen VanLieu.

  • This is a monthly class meeting for any and all fathers, those with young kids, older students, or those that are empty nesters. This class meeting meets monthly and hosts one fellowship gathering a month.

    For more information, please contact Caleb Keene.

  • This is a monthly class meeting for any and all retired methodist men. This class meeting meets monthly, on the third Thursday of the month, for lunch at Bishops from 11:30AM to 1:30PM.

    For more information, please contact Fred Lendrum.

For more information about joining a Class or for resources in starting one, please contact Pastor Nate or Caleb.

Discipleship Classes are groups of no less than five and no more than twenty individuals. This form of discipleship is focused on sharing about spiritual growth and challenges, with an emphasis mutual encouragement.