SMALL GROUPS
We’re Better Together
Groups connect us to a life-giving community that supports us through life's challenges and victories. They encourage us to grow in our faith and provide us with our greatest opportunity to do exactly what Jesus invited us to do: LOVE GOD AND LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS!
Find a group below ⤵
CONNECT
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BREAKFAST
Ongoing/Various Locations/Thursdays at 7AM
Join other men from Dayspring as we search for the best breakfast food in Tyler and discuss God’s Word! This group, led by Pastor Rusty McKee, also spends time talking about the challenges and victories of life and faith.
LUNCH
Tyler DSM Room/Tuesdays at 12PM.
Join other men from Dayspring for lunch, fellowship, and discussion of a Right Now Media video study.
Bring your own lunch or enjoy lunch before or after!
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BREAKFAST
Tyler Campus Small Groups Room/Mondays at 8 a.m.
Stories with a Purpose: A 12-Week Study on the Parables of Jesus invites participants to explore the timeless stories Jesus told and the life-changing truths they reveal. Each week focuses on a different parable—some familiar, others often overlooked—through interactive discussions, practical life applications, and optional deeper study questions. Designed for both new and seasoned believers, this study helps participants hear Jesus’ words with fresh ears, apply His lessons to daily life, and grow in faith together in community.
Teacher: Ms. VaLita Waits
When: Monday mornings, 8:00am
Where: Dayspring Student Ministry Room in church offices
Begins: September 8, 2025
Duration: 12-week studyTHRIVE
Tyler Campus/ every other Wednesday beginning September 9th, 2025
Thrive is for moms with children from newborn through elementary school. There are so many ways that the Lord uses other moms in our lives to encourage us, equip us, and help us grow closer to Him. Registration is required. Limited childcare is available.
WOMEN OF THE WORD
Ongoing/FLINT Campus/Every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
This women's bible study group meets every other Wed night in the Flint campus community room and is studying the book of Revelation! No childcare provided.
WOMEN'S LUNCH STUDY
Tyler Campus/ Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
If you are looking for a place to to connect and grow with other women, then join us for lunch, fellowship, and a time of digging deeper into God's Word. This Fall we'll begin by studying the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament.
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Ongoing/Various days, times & locations
How is the amazing grace of God changing your heart, your life, and your relationship with other people? In a Community Group we regularly practice filtering every part of our lives through the lens of the gospel, strengthening our ability to see God at work all around us. If you are ready to be challenged to grow in your faith by walking alongside other believers who need you as much as you need them, join a Community Group near you!
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Whether you find yourself stepping into the unfamiliar territory of being an empty nester and are unsure of what to do, grappling with grief and seeking support, or feeling perplexed about navigating the challenges of parenting teens and tweens—or anything in between—there's a stage-of-life event tailored just for you!
Stage of Life events occur monthly for different age groups and special populations.
Sign up to stay informed about upcoming events tailored to your specific stage of life!
GROW
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Whether your marriage needs to be reignited or completely resurrected, re|engage is a safe place for you and your spouse to reconnect.
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Join Pastor Rusty this Fall for Four Different Bible Time Focuses
1st Focus ~ Sept 3, 10, 17 - Acts (Second half): A class finishing out the book of Acts from our sermon series. Focused on the Missionary Journeys of Paul moving into the post-Acts church.
2nd Focus ~ Sept 24, Oct 1 - Bible for Beginners: How to navigate, where to start, how to read, main sections, ideas, and themes of the Bible for folks without a lot of Bible background or it has been a while!
3rd Focus ~ Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29 - How to Study Scripture
4th Focus ~ Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19 - Hard Questions in the Bible: We will take questions from the people participating and will answer ALL of the questions over the course of the class!
Please bring your Bible (if you don't have one, we will give you one!) and let's seek God together through His Word! (Childcare is available with registration.)
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The name Yahweh comes from the Hebrew word for "I Am" and is the covenant name of the God of Israel (Exodus 6:2, Isaiah 42:8).
Yahweh Yoga blends Christian spiritual disciplines with yoga, helping us deepen our faith through physical postures, breathwork, and meditation on God's Word. This practice centers our hearts and minds on Christ, fostering a deeper connection with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
If you can breathe, you can do yoga. Join us for Yahweh Yoga—a space to unite your heart, mind, and body in worship.
LOVE
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Our prayer team spends time every week studying the Word and interceding through prayer for the needs of our congregation. Prayer Team is a group and a ministry.
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The Vine is a multi-session experience to discern God’s direction for your life, equip you with the spiritual tools you need to respond to God’s leadership and launch you into the future that God has prepared for you. Gather with 8-10 people from Dayspring twice a month and a team of teachers to deepen your understanding of our theological roots, Scripture, and practices that can bring you closer to God.
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Pursue/Repeating, semester-long, peer discipleship commitment to determine, refine, and pursue your own spiritual growth goals with a team of 3-4 people who value transparency, accountability, and encouragement. Teams meet for two hours every other week and talk through a guided process to evaluate where they are now, how they want to grow spiritually, what goals they’ll set for themselves, and how they are progressing. If Pursue seems right for you, learn more.
Start a Small Group
Do you already have a group of friends that are ready to explore Scripture and encourage each other in your faith?
Let us help you get started.
We’ll meet with the group, cast the vision, and provide some ideas for study and/or other spiritual discipline options