Starting Point Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is Starting Point and who is it for?
Answer: Starting Point is a conversational environment where people can explore faith and experience community. Starting Point is designed for seekers who are curious about God, Jesus, the Bible, or Christianity, starters who are new to a relationship with Jesus Christ, and returners who have some church experience, but have been away for a while.

Question: What is the size of a typical group?
Answer: Starting Point groups are typically no more than fifteen people. This includes about ten to twelve participants and two to four discussion leaders.

Question: When and where do groups meet?
Answer: The entire Starting Point experience is ten weeks. Each group meeting lasts about seventy-five minutes. Sometimes the discussion will go longer, but we strongly encourage leaders to end on time. Most groups meet on Sundays.

Question: What do the Starting Point materials include?
Answer: Starting Point materials include the following:
Conversation guide: 128-page full-color guide divided into ten chapters
Media kit: ten audio messages on five CDs and one short film on DVD

Question: How do you advertise Starting Point?
Answer: SP is advertised in the bulletin and from the stage on Sunday mornings, and is encouraged as a first step for seekers and starters.

Question: How do you assimilate people into Starting Point groups?
Answer: We have chosen to offer Starting Point orientations as the best method to introduce potential participants and to provide group opportunities.

Question: What happens after people complete Starting Point?
Answer: Once individuals have completed SP, we encourage them to continue their journey of learning with others in community by joining a community group.

Question: Where did you get the Starting Point curriculum?
Answer: We are very blessed to get this material from NPCC in Atlanta.

Question: Do you provide childcare for Starting Point groups?
Answer: Yes