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I was able to see how helpful the group was being in my own life just from reading and then having the time to talk thru what I was learning about God and the way He works and what other guys were seeing as well. John Mark, Fall 2011

This group has encouraged me to continue to study the Word and meditate with the Lord. Continue to grow spiritually and pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Great experience! Look forward to joining the next growth group! Esther White was a great leader! Very knowledgeable, organized, encouraging and energetic! Jennie, Fall 2011

This group has encouraged me to continue to study the Word and meditate with the Lord. Continue to grow spiritually and pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Great experience! Look forward to joining the next growth group! Esther White was a great leader! Very knowledgeable, organized, encouraging and energetic! Jennie, Fall 2011

I have learned the value of relationships and using them to further the Kingdom of God. I realized I need to develop friendships at work as well as deepen my current friendships. Josh, Spring 2011

This group has challenged me to grow deeper with God - to be bolder with my faith and recognize opportunities to impact others' lives. Jordan, Spring 2011

I loved my growth group, the book we studied and my leader! As a new Christ-follower, this group has helped me mature in my walk with God. All the ladies involved were super encouraging and helped me in my journey to know and love Jesus Christ. Jennie, Spring 2011

This semester I have found friendships and begun to see how and why God brought me to Fort Worth. The Growth Group has helped me to feel at home at Hope. Pam, Spring 2011

This group helped set me on the right path with my new job and I'm thankful for that. I'm more aware of my position at the work place and how I need to be taking a role that helps move the business forward, not just trying to move me forward. Vince, Spring 2011

I saw that God is at work all around me and that once I see where God is at work, I can join in that effort. I've begun learning how to listen to God in my quiet time. Doug, Spring 2011

My wife and I were in a Growth Group together and this was my first experience with this type of fellowship and study. I personally benefited tremendously as I have gained new perspective regarding my relationship with God and my purpose as a person. Cory, Fall 2010

Being a member of a Growth Group has helped in both short term and long term financial decision making, social relationships - both personal and at work, greater empathy towards others and a deeper, stronger relationship and trust in God’s plan for my life. David, Fall 2010

I have always been the type to want what I want when I want it. With kids it is not so easy. This book and semester in a Growth Group have helped me to replace my anger with patience and teachability. Katie, Fall 2010

As a result of being a member of a Growth Group this semester I have been challenged in my heart to tell as many people as possible about Jesus and to be bold in asking people to join me in my home or visit church. Lauren, Fall 2010

I liked that I could find a group that was close to me, and that there was one for women who are creative. It put us with enough in common to get some interesting friendships. I met and got to know some ladies that I had never met before! It was a wonderful experience. Dorene, Fall 2010

This semester, I learned a new perspective on the effects people’s attitudes have on their lives. I met women who were long-term Hope members, some brand new visitors, and several in between. We all opened up and found common ground due to our leader’s relaxed, sincere example. I made some friends this semester that I expect will continue to enrich my life for many years to come. Wendy, Fall 2010

After being in this group I'm learning to have more control over my tongue - to listen more and not be so quick to speak. Curtis, Fall 2010

I really enjoyed meeting the people in my group. I learned a lot about myself and God, especially to be more patient and trust in God more. Joe, Fall 2010

Being in this group encouraged me to trust the Lord - he knows what is best for me and offers it to me. Steve, Fall 2010

Being a member of this Growth Group really challenged me to trust in the Lord and be patient for his work in my life and the lives of others. Jon, Fall 2010

This semester I have seen prayer work in people's lives and have committed myself to a daily "quiet time" with God. Jerry, Fall 2010

Being in a Growth Group has helped me be more intentional in reaching out and building relationships. I'm also more aware of my attitudes and more open to changing them. Amy, Fall 2010

My experience in a Growth Group this semester has changed my entire outlook on life and fellowship. Rebecca, Fall 2010

Hosting a group has been a great learning experience for me, and has helped me grow in service and as a wife and mom! Lydia, Fall 2010

As a result of being in a Growth Group this semester I have become a member at Hope and am getting involved weekly. Daniel, Fall 2010

Being in a group this semester has helped me see God in my daily life and believe that God desires for me to serve Him. I know that I have a place. Doug, Fall 2010

My experience in a group this semester has helped me be more content at work and encouraged me to be more teachable and respect leadership. Scott, Fall 2010

As a result of being a member of this Growth Group I am taking hard work more seriously. Mike, Fall 2010

Being in this group has given me a deeper appreciation for how good God has been to me over time and a renewed desire to work on being teachable. Ronn, Fall 2010

Being in a Growth Group this semester has helped me become more patient with my family. David, Fall 2010

As a result of my Growth Group experience I've realized that I can be both a Christ-follower and an effective supervisor at work. Shari, Fall 2010

I took so much away from this group. My leader was great and the group was great. I'm really trusting God - not being so anxious about the outcomes of certain situations and trying to give my worries to God. Thank you! Karen, Fall 2010

Being in this group has really given me an awareness of my pride and shown me that it's necessary to be humble before God. Jennipher, Fall 2010

I really enjoyed how the whole church studied the same book and how the sermons on Sunday reflected the lessons we were learning. I also was able to discuss the book and its chapters with friends in other groups and still be able to join a group with unfamiliar people and get to know them better. Jennipher, Fall 2010

This was my first time in a group like this. Seeing other Christian men talk of their challenges helped me better understand my own similar experiences. Brent, Fall 2010

I've really connected with members of my group this semester. God has taught me the importance of clearing up relationships and helped me build stronger friendships. Eric, Fall 2010

This semester I've gained a new understanding of patience; I'm being more careful and thorough in what I do. I'm also more teachable than I used to be. Phil, Fall 2010

This semester our study of patient endurance had a big impact on me. I've learned I really need to work on patience. Thad, Fall 2010

This was a great group and my leader was terrific. As a result of this group I am gentler, more patient and consistent with my family and communicating better with my wife. I’m also planning to serve in the NRG Zone. Jorge, Spring 2010

Being a member of this group has given me a desire to get more involved in serving at Hope. Jeremy, Spring 2010

This was a great growth group. I had wonderful, caring leaders and as a result of being in this group I have become a member of Hope Church and am committed to serving and growing in my walk with the Lord. Patrice, Spring 2010

Going through the Truth Project has encouraged me to look and pray for ways to show the people around me the love and truth of God. Teresa, Spring 2010

My experience with the Truth Project has given me more confidence in God's word, and a greater realization of the importance of history. It's also helped me understand the perspectives of other people in light of God's perspective. Sommer, Spring 2010

As a result of being in a Truth Project group this semester I've grown closer to God and his truth and I've made new friends. Randy, Spring 2010

As a result of being a member of this Growth Group I have developed new friendships with couples I otherwise would probably not have known and my husband and I have made new discoveries about each other. Sommer, Fall 2009

Being a member of this Growth Group has helped me see what my college classmates believe and how I can relate to them. Also, I have a firmer foundation of what I believe. Rebekkah, Fall 2009

This has been a great group! I love the structure of the Growth Groups! The relationships are great! I have really thrived with the relationships. The material has been very helpful to us as a couple although we have a long way to go! Lisa, Fall 2009

I haven’t made many friends since coming to Arlington, so this group gave me a great place to meet and get to know some men better and really start to forge some much needed friendships. Eric, Fall 2009

Being in this Growth Group has helped me to get back into personal Bible study and helped me through a challenging time. I’ve also developed some new relationships and accountability through the group! Kris, Fall 2009

Being a member of this Growth Group allowed me to develop many more personal relationships and learn of areas that I really need to address at this time to help strengthen my household. Andrea, Fall 2009

This group has helped me to become more open with myself, instead of being shy. It has also helped me to be closer to God and figure out how to ‘not waste my life.’ Shannon, Fall 2009