Small Group Ministry
What are Small Groups?
Small groups are welcoming and caring communities of believers that intentionally meet together on a regular basis for the purpose of growing Christ-centered relationships that spur each other on toward love and good deeds.
They are an important way to build relationships, strengthen discipleship, and demonstrate biblical hospitality to those outside our congregation. Small groups don’t replace our Sunday corporate worship, but instead are microcosms within our local congregation.
Core Practices
Acts 2:42: “And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”
Each small group will be built around these three practices:
Good food and conversation
In-depth discussion and application of spiritual topic, passage, resource, etc.
Prayer (in various forms)
Where Are They?
Currently we have small groups gathering in Tempe, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale/Mesa, and in the Neighborhood around Living Faith.
Want to Hear More?
Listen to Fr. Peter explain the purpose and culture of our Small Group ministry
Values
These values reflect the good culture which we desire to embody within each small group:
Gospel Centered
Geographically Focused
Authentic Relationships
Small
Missional
Reproducing
Church as Family
Children and Youth
Apprenticing Leaders
Word and Table
Accountable
Pastoral Care
Find A Group & Sign-Up
Neighborhood
Wednesdays @ 6:00 PM
Tempe
Thursdays @ 6:00 PM
Ahwatukee
Sundays @ 3:00 PM
Gilbert
Sundays (Twice per month) 3:00 PM
Scottsdale/Mesa
Date and Time TBD
Group Leaders
Neighborhood
Fr. Bob and Amy Fabey lead our small group in the immediate neighborhood of Living Faith. Bob and Amy have been in ministry together for over 20 years and have two grown kids, Hannah (Quinn) and JP. Bob serves as a Priest in Residence at Living Faith and Dean of the Arizona Anglican Deanery, and Amy serves in the music ministry. They delight in showing hospitality to others.
Tempe
Matt and Krissy Martin lead the Tempe Small Group. The Martins joined Living Faith and the Tempe Small Group in Fall '21. They have been involved in small groups and ministry in Tempe since they met at ASU almost 25 years ago. Krissy also serves as a member of Living Faith’s Vestry. They are excited to build community with people in all walks of life who are interested in following Jesus.
Ahwatukee
Fr. Carl and Debby Smith lead the Ahwatukee Small Group. Carl has served as a pastor and professor during his career, and Debby has been a high school teacher. She is a trained Spiritual Director, and Carl serves as the Associate Rector of Living Faith and the Director of the Anglican Center of Theology and Formation. They were high school sweethearts and have five adult children, seven grandchildren, and two dogs – Francis and Clare. They delight in journeying with people in their life of faith and look forward to welcoming you to their home.
Chandler
Chandler Leader TBD
Gilbert
Jason and Stephanie Lloyd lead the Gilbert Small Group. They have been married for ten years and have a son, Clark (4), with a daughter on the way (November 2023). They joined Living Faith during the summer of 2021, becoming members that Fall and receiving Confirmation in the Spring of 2023. Jason and Stephanie joined the Gilbert small group in the Fall of 2021, then became the host house for the group the following year. They are excited to continue to be a part of the Gilbert small group as the new leaders and look forward to all that God has in store for the group in this coming year.
Scottsdale/Mesa
Eric and Karin Crawford lead the Scottsdale/Mesa Small Group. They started attending St. James in 1992 and have been a part of Living Faith since its inception. They have been in small groups and various leadership roles over the years. They love Jesus, love the church, and have hearts for missions. They've been involved with small groups on and off since their college days with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and are glad to be part of the small group ministry at Living Faith.