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.
There are 4 types of groups that you can join:
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Community Groups – 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 Group - Activity Groups are organized around common interests but also have a spiritual component. In addition to the activity, there is devotional time & prayer.
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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. Tuition is $50.00 per person or $85.00 per couple. Tuition does include books, class materials, lunch, and childcare.
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Connect Groups - These are groups of about 2 to 4 people that meet for mentoring, discipleship, or accountability. This semester we are offering 3 types of Connect Groups.
Couples Connect Group: Sacred Marriage - This group doesn’t require weekly meetings with other couples. Instead, it’s a personal commitment for you and your spouse to set aside time once a week for 3 months (one semester) to read, reflect, and pray together. Each devotion encourages meaningful conversation and a deeper connection with each other and with God.
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Family Connect Group: Grow Together in God's Word - This is a personal, at-home commitment for your family to set aside time once a week for 3 months (one semester) to read, reflect, and pray together—just 15–20 minutes each week.
Whether at the dinner table, bedtime, or a quiet weekend morning, the Family Connect Group helps build spiritual rhythms that draw your family closer to God and one another.
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Friend's Connect Group: Think, Act, Believe Like Jesus - The commitment is simple: meet together once a week for 3 months (one semester). Each week, you’ll pray, discuss a short chapter, reflect on biblical truth, and encourage each other in your faith journey.
You choose the time and place—whether it’s over coffee, at someone’s home, or during a lunch break. The goal is to grow deeper in your walk with Jesus while walking alongside friends who want the same.
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.
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Tom Medeiros - Pastor of Discipleship & Leadership Development
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Craig Lewis - Assistant Pastor of Discipleship
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Merrilee Pace - Discipleship Ministry Assistant & Women's Ministry Director
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803-699-7112 option 3