groups are at the heart of building community at Coast vineyard
contact group leaders directly to find out more about their group
We’d love you to join us.
Our Coast Groups are places to build genuine friendships and community within Coast Vineyard. We have different types of groups catering for different stages of life and faith, and they’re open to everyone!
You can find our current groups below - click on each photo to find more info. To learn more about how and why we run these groups, see the FAQs.
life groups
Life Groups meet regularly and are for sharing life and faith together at all ages and stages.
focus groups
Focus Groups create a space to focus on particular topics or courses. Some of these are short courses and some meet throughout the year.
connect groups
Connect Groups are great places for building friendships around similar interests or lifestages.
men’s ministry
We have a lot of opportunities to connect with other blokes at Coast. Groups, breakfasts, runs, weekends away, barbeques, and other events. Find out more:
women’s ministry
‘Nourish’ is the umbrella for all women's ministry at Coast Vineyard. This includes women’s groups, social gatherings, retreats, and other events. Find out more:
Interested in running a Coast Group?
Coast Group FAQs
What are Coast Groups?
Our desire at Coast Vineyard is to help people connect quickly. One way to do that is through a variety of small groups. These groups are where key connections are made and maintained as we journey together, support one another, and follow Jesus together. We have many different types of groups catering for different stages of life and faith. These groups are open to everyone!
Why attend a Group?
Creating places for people to connect with God and one another as we grow together in following Him is important to us at Coast Vineyard. We know that everyone lives really busy lives so you might be wondering why you would want to consider getting involved in a life group. You can ponder the following thoughts:
Since the beginning of the church, Christians have gathered together in both large and small groups for discipleship, worship, reaching out to others and caring for one another. Acts 2:46-47
God created us to be in relationships - with Him and with others. Genesis 2:18
We need each other because life can be tough. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
We grow in our relationship with God through our relationships with others. Acts 2:41-42
how do coast groups work?
The way we run our groups at Coast Vineyard may be a little different to what you're used to so we thought we would give you a quick outline of our approach.
1. Variety
We run a variety of different kinds of groups throughout the year. This will be dependent on the passions of the people who want to run the groups - there's lots of room for bible study groups, book clubs, lifestyle groups (ie. fishing, exercise groups, etc), mission oriented groups (ie. community service, budgeting advice), discipleship courses, Alpha, parenting and marriage courses - the options are endless.
We intend to have new life groups starting each term. If you are interested in leading a group get in touch with Stanley to talk it over.
2. Rhythm – School Calendar
Groups will only run during term time based on the school calendar. This gives both the leaders and the attendees the chance to catch their breath in the school holidays and enjoy a bit less pressured time with our friends and families.
Get ready for an adventure and jump on board!
If you are interested in joining or starting a group or want to know more, get in touch with our Group Coordinator or flick us an email at groups@coast.org.nz.
Coast Groups Coordinator
Stanley Ross
stanley@coast.org.nz
021 510 457
Fortnightly, Thursdays 7.30 - 9:00pm
Red Beach