Short-term group
Starting Point
A 7-week conversation for anyone new to church, coming back after some time away, or just figuring things out.
Finding the starting point of faith can feel overwhelming and complicated. We decided to change that.
Starting Point is a seven-week group experience designed to give you space to ask questions, explore what you believe, and begin (or restart) your faith journey, no pressure, no pretense.
Starting Point is for anyone new to church, coming back after some time away, or just figuring things out.
What is
Starting Point?
Meet the Group Leader
Zach Thwaits
Zach overseas all groups at Hope Church and he welcomes hard questions and keeps the conversation honest and safe. Come as you are, we’ll explore the answers together.
FounderChildcare Supplement
We understand that the expense of childcare can be a deterrent to participating in a Group. We offer a childcare supplement to help you pay for childcare on group nights.
To learn more or to sign up, click the button below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. Starting Point is actually designed for people who aren’t connected yet. You don’t need to be a member or even sure what you believe to show up.
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Perfect. That’s exactly who this is for. Starting Point creates space for honest conversation. No pressure, no judgment, and no need to pretend you’ve got it all figured out
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You don’t have to but you’ll get the most out of Starting Point if you do. This group is built around conversation, not lectures, and the more you engage, the more helpful and meaningful it becomes.
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Each session lasts about 75–90 minutes.