Explore discipleship
Equipping the Westside body to live out the good news of the Gospel of Christ in transformative ways. Through a variety of classes, events, and small groups, we’ll support your spiritual growth and Gospel shaping as a follower of Christ.
Join a Community Group and grow together
Community Groups provide a space for individuals to connect, support each other, and grow in their faith journey.
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Seven-day Connection
Open to all members, attendees, and guests. Find a group that fits your schedule and location.
Biblical-Centered Discussion
Dive into thoughtful conversation centered around questions from each week’s sermon.
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Relationship and Care
We all need Jesus. We all need each other. CG's are the first line of care at Atlanta Westside.
Find a Community Group
Groups meet around the city nearly every day of the week.
Yes, groups include families, singles, married couples, and children.
Yes, children are welcome at community groups. The church has budgeted to provide childcare.
We believe everyone should give community groups a shot, whether you are brand new or have been part of our church for a long time. Community groups are two-fold: for connection with one another and for care of the body by the leadership of our church. We believe members and newcomers alike benefit from community group participation.
Of course! We simply ask that co-leaders keep the staff informed on group participation.
Community groups meet twice a month and function best when everyone makes it a priority. Some weeks travel or busyness will make it hard to attend but we believe that community is built when there is trust and commitment.
Spiritual Growth
Grace Groups are life-on-life discipleship groups that provide an intentional pathway for spiritual development beyond a typical community group. Although there is a one-year commitment, many groups choose to meet indefinitely to continue walking through life together.
Intentional Community
Participants can share struggles and celebrate victories with those who understand their unique challenges as men or women following Jesus. Meeting in gender-specific groups of 5-6 people creates a safe, vulnerable space for open discussion and mutual encouragement.
Discipleship Model
The small group format and curated curriculum of Grace Groups equips participants to live out the Gospel in daily life, and may encourage some participants to lead their own groups in the future, creating a multiplying effect of disciple-makers within the church.
Spiritual Growth
Quad is for people ready for a slower, deeper season of formation. Over a couple of years, participants learn to bring the gospel into the places where they want to see change, growing not just in what they know but in how they respond to God, themselves, and others.
Intentional Community
A Quad is limited to four people to encourage trust, consistency, and attention. Meeting weekly with the same small group creates space to share honestly, notice patterns beneath the surface, and receive the grace of Christ in the context of community.
Discipleship Model
Quad follows a guided curriculum rooted in Scripture and organized around the Gospel. Though the majority of the time is reflection and discussion, participants also identify a specific area for growth to practice a grace-based model of change.
Equipping Classes + Workshops
Pursue wisdom and community Sunday mornings at 10:00a and throughout the week. Discover a wide range of topical studies to nurture your faith. With diverse options—from Bible Studies, to financial stewardship, to understanding our Reformed theology—there is something for everyone.
Leader resources
Explore our collection of valuable resources and downloads.
Discover a welcoming christian community
Join us for meaningful worship services and connect with others seeking a deeper faith.
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Meet the Grow team
Get to know the dedicated individuals on the Grow team.
Pastor of Care
Josh Kim
Pastor of Care
Director of Discipleship
Jenna Teachey
Director of Discipleship
Director of Spiritual Formation
Anne Henegar
Director of Spiritual Formation
Discipleship and Care Coordinator
Rachel Zietlow
Discipleship and Care Coordinator
Grow FAQ
Here are a few questions our Grow team get asked most often.
We highly recommend you join a neighborhood Community Group. Check out our Next Steps page to explore different Community Groups.
Grace Groups offer just that! They are meant to draw you into life-on-life discipleship and mutually encouraging friendship. Ready to sign up?
The best way to stay informed about gender-specific events is by subscribing to Westside's weekly newsletter, The Weekly Westsider. To subscribe, simply scroll to the bottom of our website and enter your email under 'Subscribe for Updates.'
We recommend two options:
- Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: we offer it every fall starting in September and it's just a 9-week course that unpacks core Biblical principles that leads to lasting, beneath-the-surface transformation in your relationship with Christ.
- Bible study: we offer two Bible studies each year, starting in September and then again in February on Wednesday mornings and evenings.
We recommend you join a Sunday Equipping classes. These are offered throughout the entire ministry year and each class lasts 7-8 weeks long. We provide a variety of options in between the two services. Check out the Sunday Equipping page for more details on specific classes.
We do not place people together through a formal mentorship program but we believe that mentor-type relationships happen organically by being a part of a small group.