Is prayer ever  awkward for you? Do you get easily distracted? Are you uncomfortable praying  out loud or with other people? Is prayer something you believe actually  works, or has cynicism gotten the best of you? You are not alone. One of the  most profound privileges for the Christian is our invitation to prayer. We  serve a God who not only lavishes his grace upon us but invites us into his  tapestry of work through the act of praying. It is the primary way by which  we encounter His presence, are transformed by His Spirit, and gain a deeper  knowledge of the One who has called us to Himself. Summit Ridge desires to be  a church bathed in prayer and we believe that by approaching it together, we  can encourage and teach each other to really pray. Join us this semester as  we read through "A Praying Life" by Paul Miller and we will watch  the Lord Jesus transform our lives and hearts through our worshipful act of  prayer. 

Quite often,  questions arise after hearing the word of God preached from the pulpit.  Perhaps something that was said did not make sense to you. Maybe there was a  word of encouragement that sustained you throughout the week. Regularly,  there is a particularly convicting message that you wish to explore further.  This is how the Holy Spirit works – He speaks through the word of God in  preaching and is intent on offering encouragement to the weary and conviction  to the unrepentant, inciting the hope of the Gospel in those who hear. These  small groups serve as an opportunity to discuss the previous week’s sermon  and dive deeper into its various themes.