Eastbound corner of Muñoz y Nanne mall
San PEdro, San Jose, Costa Rica.
+506 7143 2494
info@iglesiaelolivo.com
What is a Life Group?
At El Olivo Church, pastoral ministry and leadership are organized by Life Groups (LGs). LGs are the different groups that make up our faith community, divided by age to address the unique needs of each one of them. Each LG has its own meetings, trained leadership, and spaces for prayer, counseling, and discipleship.
Life Groups aim to foster biblical and spiritual growth through preaching on topics specific to each generation. It is in these spaces that true fraternal relationships are created among community members. Furthermore, close bonds are formed between attendees and their leaders and pastors.
Radical
Radical is the GDV for young people between 13 and 17 years old. This is a space where young people are shaped to live a radical Christianity, passionate about Jesus, to confront the dangers of a postmodern culture.
Under the motto “We are in this world, but we belong to another”, Radical meetings are created by young people for young people. At each meeting, they will find a time of worship and preaching specifically designed for them. Radical also offers spaces designed to build friendships and live a true discipleship.
Radical gathers the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 3:00 PM.
Real
Real is the LG for young people between the ages of 18 and 25. Its name “Real” describes a generation that wants to identify with a true faith, opposed to a world of sin.
Real’s meetings have a unique dynamic, with extensive audiovisual support to help them learn more about the Bible and the Christian life. However, the topics covered by the group are highly confrontational, and they aim to help these young people walk with integrity and purity in accordance to their love for Jesus Christ.
Real gathers the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 5:00 PM.
Compass
The name “Compass” refers to the navigation instrument used by naval ships. This LG is designed for a generation known as young adults, which includes people between the ages of 26 and 35. Like its name, this generation needs to determine that the Holy Spirit is the one who guides their lives.
Compass meetings consist of a time of worship and preaching intentionally designed to address the unique needs of young adults. Topics covered include: singleness and purity, how to defend the faith, a marriage pleasing to God, loneliness, friendships, stewardship, spiritual disciplines, and more.
Compass gathers the first and third Saturdays of each month at 5:30 PM.
Vital
Vital is the LG for the mid-aged adults, which is conformed of people between the ages of 36 and 50. At Vital, we understand that our only source of life is Jesus, and apart from Him we can do nothing.
One of the most common problems we see in this generation is isolation and the lack of meaningful relationships between individuals and families. It’s difficult for mid-aged adults to form friendships and, above all, to meet people with an unwavering faith with whom they can connect. Vital meetings are a space for communal worship and a compelling sermon. However, Vital seeks to create that space to be a true community of love among brothers and sisters.
Vital gathers the first Saturday of every month at 3:30 PM.
Honor
Honor is the GDV for adults and seniors, this group includes people over 50 years old. At Honor, we want to be an example for the new generations, an example of how God should be honored.
Sometimes, senior adults take on a secondary role in congregations. However, we believe that as long as God keeps us in this world, he has a purpose for each of us, regardless of our age. That’s why Honor wants to show the new generations how to live a life of obedience and love for Jesus.
Honor gathers the first Saturday of every even month at 10:00 AM.
Abba
Abba is the LG for the youngest members of the faith community, the children. This group is made up of people between the ages of 3 and 12.
Abba isn’t a time for children to be just cared for or entertained while their parents attend church services. Abba is church designed especially for them, with spaces for worship, learning, and memorizing God’s Word. Furthermore, children have pastors and leaders who will train them in spiritual disciplines from an early age.
Abba se reune todos los domingos durante nuestros servicios regulares.
