Re:generation Finds New Life in a New Schedule
Re:gen Finds New Life in a New Schedule!
Big changes are coming to re:generation! Starting Mon, Aug 25, re:gen will move to a semester-based schedule for launching groups through the curriculum. At the start of each semester (Aug 25 and again in February), we’ll have two weeks of open groups (Aug 25 & Sep 8) where anyone can join. After that, small groups will close for the semester, but you’re always welcome to come to the large group gathering any Monday night. This change is designed to improve the experience for both participants and leaders.
Currently, the program is open year-round, with new participants able to join any Monday. However, moving a group through the curriculum requires enough people to start together—some have waited up to 20 weeks for that to happen. This has led to some frustration among participants.
Leaders have also been serving on an ongoing basis, with some leading for several years straight. While they’re passionate about helping others find freedom in Christ, this schedule can be exhausting and make it hard to retain leaders long-term.
The new semester-based schedule solves both issues:
We’re excited for the clarity and consistency this change will bring! If you have been thinking about coming to re:gen, now is the time. The next semester won't begin until February of 2026.
If you have questions about re:generation or the new schedule, reach out to Tyson Hodge at tyson@fccgreene.org.
Currently, the program is open year-round, with new participants able to join any Monday. However, moving a group through the curriculum requires enough people to start together—some have waited up to 20 weeks for that to happen. This has led to some frustration among participants.
Leaders have also been serving on an ongoing basis, with some leading for several years straight. While they’re passionate about helping others find freedom in Christ, this schedule can be exhausting and make it hard to retain leaders long-term.
The new semester-based schedule solves both issues:
- Participants will know exactly when groups begin and won’t be left waiting.
- Leaders will have clear breaks between semesters, making long-term service more sustainable.
We’re excited for the clarity and consistency this change will bring! If you have been thinking about coming to re:gen, now is the time. The next semester won't begin until February of 2026.
If you have questions about re:generation or the new schedule, reach out to Tyson Hodge at tyson@fccgreene.org.
Why y'all so crazy about re:gen?!
We often get asked why everyone at FCC is so crazy about re:gen.
Because it has not only changed the lives of hundreds of people, delivered freedom from addictions, brokenness, and sinful patterns, brought healing from abuse, saved marriages, and reinvigorated stagnant spiritual disciplines, but it has initiated a long-term change in the culture of our church, from feeling threatened by sharing real struggles to the safety of "leading with vulnerability" (Team Code #6)!
We believe so much in re:gen that when people ask where to start at First Christian Church, we say, "Start with re:gen first!" It's not only where you learn the tools for a lifetime of applying the gospel of God's grace to your life and how to deeply root your identity in the work of Christ for you, but it's leadership training because we require it for our leaders! It's foundational vocabulary at FCC for the gospel and soul care, not just for yourself but for others! Re:gen is training in disciplemaking!
Because it has not only changed the lives of hundreds of people, delivered freedom from addictions, brokenness, and sinful patterns, brought healing from abuse, saved marriages, and reinvigorated stagnant spiritual disciplines, but it has initiated a long-term change in the culture of our church, from feeling threatened by sharing real struggles to the safety of "leading with vulnerability" (Team Code #6)!
We believe so much in re:gen that when people ask where to start at First Christian Church, we say, "Start with re:gen first!" It's not only where you learn the tools for a lifetime of applying the gospel of God's grace to your life and how to deeply root your identity in the work of Christ for you, but it's leadership training because we require it for our leaders! It's foundational vocabulary at FCC for the gospel and soul care, not just for yourself but for others! Re:gen is training in disciplemaking!
What does a night of re:gen look like?
- Meets every Mon night at our Greeneville Campus, even on most holidays.
- Groups are semester-based, beginning in August and February. But you can come at any time to find out more about the program and take part in Large Group.
- 6:30-7:15p – Large Group: Everyone is together for worship/singing and testimony/teaching.
- 7:20-8:30p – Small Groups: Newcomers, Groundwork, and Step Groups meet in various locations throughout the building.
- Childcare provided for Birth–5th grade by our vetted and background-checked Kids Min Vols, who teach the children a lesson from God's Word. We also have our Safety Response Team on-site throughout the entire evening.
- Come check it out, no obligation, and visit Large Group and Newcomers to see what re:gen looks and feels like!
- Got questions? Fill out this short form and we'll email you back!