Our vision is simple:
to be a healthy church that inspires, equips,
and sends disciple-makers everywhere.
Joining a group is one of the best ways for you to connect with other Christians and to grow in your faith.
At East Cobb, we offer several groups that meet throughout the week and in different parts of town.
Groups registration opens on October 1, but you can visit the groups registration page below to see what groups we'll have available.
To help us fulfill our vision and mature as the body and bride of Christ,
we continually focus on practicing our cultural values as a church.
Below are our ten cultural values, along with self-evaluation questions.
1. Rest In God (Hebrews 4:11, Matthew 11:28-30)
How well am I battling busyness, worry, and sin to enjoy peace and intimacy with God?
On the seventh day of Creation, God modeled rest. The Sabbath was the sign of God’s covenant with Israel. Jesus practiced it. While we are not under the Sinai Covenant, resting in God is a divine blessing of renewal for body, mind, and soul. Putting this value into practice is about creating margin in our lives for pursuing oneness with God.
2. Do What Jesus Did (Mark 8:34, Luke 6:40)
In what ways am I denying myself to practice what Jesus did and taught?
Jesus made it clear that following him comes at a high cost: death to self. Discipleship is less about consumption, and more about imitation. Putting this value into practice is about saying “no” to our appetites, and striving to imitate Jesus as his apprentice.
3. Radiate Joy (James 1:2-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Hebrews 12:2-3, Philippians 2:5-8, Galatians 6:9) When others encounter me, do they see a victory mindset or a victim mindset?
Life can be hard. It’s certainly not fair. Yet through the resurrection of Jesus, we have a hope that endures. We may be insulted, we may suffer, and we will grieve, but it is not in vain. We have a crown of glory that awaits us in the age to come. Putting this value into practice is about persevering in all circumstances with an attitude of joy.
4. Practice Extraordinary Hospitality (1 Peter 4:9, Hebrews 13:2, Romans 12:13)
Who am I reaching out to relationally outside of my close friends and family?
Jesus gave up perfect unity with the Father so that we could be brought into his heavenly home forever. Putting this value into practice is about inviting unexpected people into your personal space in order that all relationships may flourish out of the overflow of blessing that God provides.
5. Care For One (Galatians 6:2, Philippians 2:4, James 5:16, Acts 4:34)
Who in my church family am I currently serving, encouraging, and praying for?
Being adopted as a child of God through faith in Jesus is our greatest joy. And with our adoption, we gain a whole family of fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to walk through life with and help carry each other’s burdens. Putting this value into practice is about knowing the real needs and concerns of your brothers and sisters and helping them.
6. Actively Participate (1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Ephesians 4:11-16)
How effective would our church be if everyone was as engaged and involved as I am?
Being part of a congregation with many resources is a blessing. We all benefit from our collective efforts. And like any family or community, if everyone serves and gives as they are able, we will represent Jesus even better together. If not, some will suffer. Putting this value into practice is about choosing to be a contributor, not merely a consumer.
7. Think Like A Missionary (1 Corinthians 9:19-27, 1 Peter 2:12, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21)
Who am I compassionately planting and watering gospel seeds with right now?
When Jesus gave the mission, he didn’t intend for only a select few to do the work. Rather, this was a charge for all believers to share the good news. So disciple-making is a central part of each believer’s identity. Putting this value into practice is about aligning our time, resources, and relationships with the ministry of reconciliation.
8. Elevate The Gospel (Galatians 1:6-10, Acts 4:32, Acts 15)
Am I holding tightly to our church methods or to the mission of our church?
We are supposed to be a people of faith in Jesus, but often act like a people of comfort and security. It’s easy for us to drift from the purpose of our traditions and routines, which should always be a means to a relational end with God and each other. Putting this value into practice is about committing to unity in the gospel message rather than dividing over styles, preferences, and opinions that just make us feel good.
9. Be A Bible Nerd (Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 5:11-6:12, 1 Corinthians 8:2, Matthew 22:29)
What am I learning about the character, will, and wisdom of God?
God has revealed to us in Scripture the aspects of his nature that we need to know, namely through Jesus. But we get easily distracted and complacent, which stunts our growth. Putting this value into practice is about choosing to continually mature in our knowledge of God in order to humbly teach and build others up in love.
10. Replace Yourself (Mark 3:13-15, Luke 9:1-2)
Who am I personally investing in so that they can thrive in life and ministry?
We pray that Jesus will return soon. But if he does not return in our productive lifetimes, or we get called to serve in other capacities, then we are essentially all serving in interim capacities right now. So putting this value into practice is about equipping other servants so that they can thrive in life and ministry.
