Home Groups

Home Groups are an essential part of our church, as they provide a place where a relational environment and better support for one another can take place. Considering that the early church worshipped in large settings in the synagogues as well as in homes, we unite together similarly in order to be in deeper fellowship with God and one-another. God has reconciled us not only to Himself but also to each other. This "each other" is called His Church. Thus, we intentionally strive toward community through home groups.

why relational discipleship?

We have been created to live in community and not in isolation. Physically, we do live in a community, but spiritually, socially, and relationally we often live our lives in isolation. We find ourselves with no one to turn to when we have a major issue that has just surfaced in our life. Living in community affords us the opportunity to more wholly experience God through close relationships as we live life together, as we encourage and help one another, and as we study and live out God’s word together.

Home groups

“We will create Biblical disciples in relational environments.”

MATTHEW 28:19-20


Riverbend's Definition of a Disciple 

And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19. We believe a disciple is someone who is committed to Following Jesus, who is committed to Being Changed by Jesus, and who is committed to Joining the Mission of Jesus.

Available home groups


  • Wilson (Randy) Group

    • Meets on Sundays, 4:30-6PM
    • Location:  Near Riverbluff High School
    • Includes refreshments and childcare
    • Contact: Randy Wilson at randylwilson@mac.com

  • Simmons Group

    • Meets on Sundays, 6PM
    • Location: Near Lexington Elementary School
    • Includes dinner
    • Contact: Bob Simmons at wintheh@yahoo.com

  • DuRant Group

    • Meets on Sundays, 6PM
    • Location:  Near Meadow Glen Elementary School
    • Includes dinner
    • Contact Jon Campbell at jonandmollie@gmail.com

  • Johnson Group

    • Meets on Sundays, 5PM
    • Location:  Whiteford Subdivision
    • Includes refreshments but no childcare
    • Contact Michael Johnson at jmichaeljohnson@zohomail.com

  • Etcheson group

    • Meets on first and third Mondays, 7-8:30PM
    • Location:  Various homes on west side of Lexington
    • Includes dessert but no childcare
    • Contact:  Tim Etcheson at timetch08@gmail.com

  • Wilson (bob) group

    • Meets on Tuesdays, 6-8PM
    • Location: Near New Providence Elementary School
    • Includes dinner and childcare
    • Contact: Bob Wilson at bobewilson6@gmail.com

  • Hoecke Group

    • Meets on Tuesdays, 6:30PM
    • Location:  Near Denny Terrace Elementary School
    • Includes refreshments
    • Contact: W.C. Hoecke at wchoecke@gmail.com

  • Jones Group

    • Meets on Tuesdays, 6-8PM
    • Location:  Near Ballentine Elementary School
    • Includes dinner and childcare
    • Contact:  Michael Jones at jonest@g.clemson.edu

  • harrison group

    • Meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30PM
    • Location:  Near Carolina Springs Elementary School
    • Includes dinner
    • Contact: Bruce Harrison at firestarii@hotmail.com

  • Lexington group

    • Meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8:00PM
    • Location:  Near Gibson Pond Park
    • Includes snack but no childcare
    • Contact: Bruce Heimburger at brh132@hotmail.com

 

GO THEREFORE AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TEACHING THEM TO OBSERVE ALL THAT I HAVE COMMANDED YOU. AND BEHOLD, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, TO THE END OF AGE.
Matthew 28:19-20