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groups Ministry

A Place to Belong and Believe

Being in community plays a large role in spiritual growth. Sandhills offers a variety of groups to help you #GetConnected. Our groups operate on a 2-semester (Fall and Spring) format with each semester lasting about 12 weeks. The groups study a variety of topics--from books of the Bible to subjects dealing with Christian living.

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Connect to Each Other Through Choosing Community!

Most Groups have concluded for the semester. Spring sign-ups will open February 1, 2026.

Click here to see available year-round Groups.

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Community Groups

Community groups are a key aspect of our church community; they help a large church to feel smaller. These are traditional Bible studies that meet regularly and focus on the study of the Bible, prayer, fellowship, caring for one another and outreach.​​​

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Activity Groups

Activity Groups are organized around common interests (ie, crafts, fishing, fitness, etc...) but also have a spiritual component. In addition to the activity, there is devotional time & prayer.

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Personal Spiritual Growth

We want to help you grow in your faith regardless of where you are in your relationship with Christ. We have pulled together resources that can help.​​​​​​

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Become a Group Leader

We have a variety of resources to help equip group leaders to effectively lead. We have training videos, online classes, and more to help you succeed as a leader. ​Each semester we hold both a New Leader Training class and an Equip Leader Workshop.​​

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Sandhills University

Sandhills University is the place to go deep in your relationship with the Lord and with your understanding of the Bible. Our classes are often taught by some of the most prominent Bible teachers and professors in Columbia. ​

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Connect Groups

These are groups of about 2 to 4 people that meet for mentoring or discipleship. Some examples of these groups are a family that wants to commit to doing a Bible study together for a semester, a couple who wants to process a book on marriage together, or 2 people that meet for accountability. Pastor Tom can suggest material.

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RightNow Media

RightNow Media is a paid Christian Streaming Service that offers over 20,000 video Bible studies.  Sandhills offers this resource to you, free! Click below to request your free subscription.​​​​​

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 Outreach Idea

One way we show the Love of Christ in a practicle way is through Good News Care Packages. Assemble some of these bags for yourself or with your group, and keep them in your car. The next time you see a panhandler or a homeless person, give them one. These packages will help meet both practicle and spiritual needs.

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Questions?  We can help! Feel free to contact a member of the Discipleship Team below.
 

  • Tom Medeiros - Pastor of Discipleship & Leadership Development
     

  • Craig Lewis - Assistant Pastor of Discipleship
     

  • Merrilee Pace - Discipleship Ministry Assistant & Women's Ministry Director
     

  • 803-699-7112 option 3

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