xenos christian fellowship

Our Largest Meeting

We get together for our Central Teaching (CT) every Saturday at 6:00 PM at Riverwood. This is a casual, laid-back, and friendly meeting. We think it’s important that formalities and archaic traditions don’t get in the way of the timeless message of Jesus Christ. When we setup a Central Teaching, the ever-present Snack Bar is a necessity.

What's a Central Teaching Look Like?

People start arriving at CT around 5:30 pm, get situated and start gabbing! People get so engaged it usually requires quite an effort to get people in their seats so the Bible teaching can begin, at 6 pm. Many visitors remark how relevant and useful they discovered the Bible actually was. We engage topics such as relationship-building, marriage, current events, different world views, how to build strength, and so many other useful revelations found in the Bible.

The teachings cover a broad audience with diverse backgrounds: people without much traditional church experience, those from an array of spiritual or religious orientations, and even the most mature Christian. Everyone benefits by learning God's Word.

After about 45 minutes or so the teacher is finished, and then an open-floor discussion begins. The issues or scriptures studied will always raise questions. These open discussion can be the most challenging aspect for visitors, because the issues which mystify us so greatly about God arise. It's a great opportunity to simply observe and figure out what kind of group this is.

Then we pray and bring burdens to God or simply share some thoughts with God. Anyone can pray. It turns the meeting into a real Koinonia (the biblical word for "fellowship").

Then it's time to hang out and talk or whatever else comes up. Often people make their plans to go out and "paint the town red!" Koinonia builds an authentic sense of community.

What About My Kids?

OASIS offers childcare and classes for all ages during the central teaching, while other student groups carry on their own meetings.

Why“Central Teaching?”

Our various home groups come together at this meeting for more in-depth teachings and the animated fellowship a larger meeting offers. Although home groups grow and split, this meeting maintains a continuity of fellowship for everyone. It's also the best place to bring friends or family to investigate the Bible.

Who Teaches?

Visit our CT podcast site to listen to Keith McCallum and guest speakers, or visit Keith's blog and ask questions.

How Do I Get There?

We meet at Riverwood Community Chapel's facility on Saturdays at 6:00. See our directions page for a map and street directions.