Connection groups generally consist of 6-20 people who meet together regularly for fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.   We created Connection groups in order to connect people to one another and to the life of Cornerstone church, while helping then apply basic biblical principles to their everyday life.

We believe it is important for everyone to find a place to connect and grow.   That is why Cornerstone Church offers Small Groups that meet in homes and apartments across the St. Cloud area.   Whether you are a man or woman, single or married, there is a Connection group especially for you!

Why Connection Groups?

  Throughout the Bible, community is a theme. God has always been calling out a people for Himself, beginning with His first creation and continuing with Israel and the New Testament church. Even when the Jews were dispersed among enemy nations during times of captivity, they organized themselves into groups and ultimately formed synagogues, where they could serve one another and carry out their beliefs.

In Acts 2, the first century church met in temple courts (Sunday morning worship) and in house to house (connection group) settings. These new church communities began as small groups, just as Jesus had modeled with the 12 disciples (Mark 3:14; Luke 6:12-19).

Over 50 Biblical “one anothers” admonish us to be closely involved with a few others (connection groups) in order that we might learn and imitate attitudes and behaviors that characterize God's household – the community of believers.