For most of the year, a pulpit curriculum is used. A pulpit curriculum consists of discussions questions tailored around the recent sermon preached at Hope Church Toronto West.

At various seasons of the year, different curriculum will be used to focus in on either mission (e.g. evangelism and compassion) or special topics (e.g. men's/women's studies, parenting and marriage).

This is a typical timeline of a small group:

7:00 to 7:15pm - Arrive and Connect

This is a time to have fellowship over light refreshments.

7:15 to 7:45 pm - Worship and Pray

This is a time to prepare our hearts for the study and meditation of God's word coming up next.

7:45 to 8:30 pm - Discuss God's Word

This time is has 3 key features

Discussion-driven. Rather than being a time where a single person teaches, it is a time where we can teach and exhort one another (Col 3:16).

Word-centred. Rather than drawing from extra-biblical sources, this is a time when we dig deep in God's very words  (2 Tim 3:16).

Application-focused. Rather than bering a mere exchange of intellectual ideas, this is a time to make specific steps to apply God's word to our daily lives (James 1:22-25)

8:30 to 9:15pm - Break Out for Accountability

During this time, the group breaks out and the men and women gather separately. During this time, sin struggles are identified and accountability measures are established for the sake of victory over sin.

Note: For mens and womens groups, this time is combined with the discussion time