Groups

Ready to get plugged in and dive deeper?

At The Story, we’re all about inspiring people to follow Jesus, and that happens in big ways through our groups for all ages. We’ve seen God change hearts, redeem broken relationships, and open people’s eyes to Truth through our discipleship ministries. Every group is made up of people committed to learning the Bible together, building Christian community, and serving together.

Discipleship Groups

Dig deeper into scripture each week in a small group setting! Discipleship Groups are either co-ed or gender-specific and meet at the same time every week to pray for each other and grow in community. These groups engage in Bible Studies provided by the Story's Pastors that go along with the current sermon series.

Home Groups

These small groups meet in group members' homes to share a meal, pray together, and dig into the Bible together. Home groups follow the same curriculum as our Discipleship Groups, with a stronger focus on forming deeper relationships with group members. Home Groups launch based on interest, such as couples based around specific Houston neighborhoods.

Classes

ReEngage Marriage Class

If you’re looking to strengthen your marriage and build friendships that will last a lifetime, this is the class for you! The ReEngage curriculum has been life-changing for couples of all ages, no matter if you’re recently engaged or have been married for decades, and also serves as our premarital counseling option. Each night, we’ll share a meal together, hear powerful testimonies, and learn and grow together alongside other couples at The Story. This group is only available during the Fall season.

Giving Jesus Away: Evangelism Class

“I’d like to tell others about Jesus, but…” Maybe you’re not sure how to start the conversation. Maybe you get nervous or anxious about sharing your story. Maybe you’re afraid you won’t know what to say or it didn’t go well before. If this sounds like you, you are not alone. Full of biblically-sound principles and real-life examples, the “Giving Jesus Away” book explains how any Christian—including you!—can build caring friendships with non-believers, clearly share the Good News of Jesus, and enjoy a front-row seat to what God is doing in the lives of others. This class will meet for 10 weeks on Sundays at 11am, led by John Hopper.

Making Room for Jesus

It seemingly starts earlier every year: the stores confront us with Christmas decorations long before the first cold front arrives, the plans to visit family for the holidays start piecing together, and we start making mental notes of the “perfect gift” for each loved one. Christmas for some of us is a reminder of heartbreak, sorrow, loss, and disappointment. But this year, we want to prepare you for “The Best Christmas Ever”, one focused on why we celebrate Christmas and what Jesus’ birth means for us and our families. For six weeks leading into Advent, teacher Kathy Phillips will walk us through the beautiful Old Testament prophecies of the coming Jesus and help us take a close look at the lives surrounding the Christmas story. This class will be on Thursdays at 10am, starting Sept. 19.

Lifestage Groups

Leading Men

Leading Men is a community where deep growth and real transformation happens in the hearts and minds of 70+ men. Led by Pastors Eric & Dilan, this group meets on Tuesdays at 6:45am OR TUESDAYS at noon, to study the Bible together. Leading Men is a great place to meet other men from our community, as well as be equipped to better lead your families, offices, and friend groups.

Beloved Women's Ministry

The mission of BeLoved is to inspire women to follow Jesus through events that are uplifting and help strengthen their faith. Topics and guest speakers vary throughout the year, and our hope is that each event will reach women from different stages of life. Learn more about upcoming events and watch past recordings using the link below.

Upcoming Events

Previous Events

Gather Moms

Gather Moms is a place where moms of young children (newborns through elementary) come together for meaningful connections, deeper friendships, and spiritual support. Each week, we share our stories and spend time together in the Word or a specific women's study. This group meets every Tuesday morning for breakfast, prayer, group discussion, and fellowship with other moms. We are launching a new Gather Moms Lunch Group on Wednesdays from noon to one. This class has the same exact content but is an option for women who are working during the mornings or have busier schedules.

Young Adults

If you’re between the ages of 21 and 35 and in the single through engaged stage, this group is for you. Every week, 30+ young adults come together at our River Oaks Campus for dinner, rich biblical discussions, and to spark new connections with other young adults. Social events also happen once per month!