Heart Crews
out of rows and into circles
At Pure Heart, we believe spiritual growth happens best when we are connected to God’s Word and other believers. Heart Crews are the perfect place for that to happen! Crews meet weekly in three semesters every year.
What Are Heart Crews
Heart Crews are small gatherings of people, who meet weekly to study God’s Word, share life and support each other. Our Crews use a curriculum based on the weekend message, or a book study.
We invite everyone to join a Heart Crew or be involved in another similar small group experience. While most crews are sermon-based, some are special interest crews focusing on topics such as addiction, marriage recovery and Christian basics for new believers.
Crews meet in three semesters from late August through mid-May, taking a break during the summer months.
Getting out of rows and into circles is an essential way to grow closer to God and other followers of Jesus.
Heart Crew Leader Resources
Find Your Crew
At Pure Heart, we believe spiritual growth happens best when we are
connected to other followers of Jesus and God’s Word.
Because of that belief, we get out of rows and into circles, also known as Heart Crews. Heart Crews are small group gatherings of 12-16 people who meet weekly to share, study with, and support one another. A trained leader and host lead each group.
Our Heart Crews are currently on a break for the summer, a healthy rhythm we built in to help both crews and leaders rest and reset. But the fall semester is just around the corner! New Heart Crew sign-ups will begin again in mid-August, and we can’t wait to launch into a fresh season of community and growth together. In the meantime, we’re offering three impactful classes starting July 9: Missions 101, Why Israel, and The Gospel of John. These are a great way to stay connected and deepen your faith this summer. Check out the descriptions and sign up using the buttons below!
Fall Heart Crew Signup Weekends
August 16th & 17th and August 23rd & 24th
Fall Heart Crew Semester
August 30th – November 21st
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Heart Crew?
A Heart Crew is a home gathering of 12–16 people who meet weekly to share, study, and support one another. Each group is led by a trained leader and host, creating space for authentic community and meaningful connection.
It’s a great opportunity to deepen your faith and relationships while building on what’s taught each Sunday through our message-based crew guide.
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When can I sign up for a Heart Crew?
Our Heart Crews meet for 8-12 week semesters in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Before each Heart Crew semester begins, there are three ways to sign up for a group – online, at our weekend services or by calling the church office. During the weekend services, Heart Crew team members and staff are available in the lobby to help you choose a group and answer any questions.
We offer a class called "New @PHC" that introduces you to Pure Heart Church and our Heart Crews. Attending this class gives you first access to open crews before they’re made available to others!
The class is held 2–3 times per year. To find out when the next one is, email [email protected].
*Most Support Crews are open for enrollment year-round.
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How do I choose a crew?
Our Heart Crews are arranged by Station-in-Life (common life stage). These headings are meant to assist you in finding a group of people in a similar life stage. Keep in mind, you may fit into more than one Station-in-Life, so take a look at all the groups that may apply to you. To learn more about each Station-in-Life check out our page on choosing a group. Some crews are listed as Mixed Adult Crews – this means any age or gender would fit well.
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When and where do they meet?
The majority of Heart Crews meet on various nights of the week in homes throughout Glendale and Peoria. Most evening groups meet 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The daytime crews meeting times vary.
We have three different meeting types for crews:
• Online Only: These crews will meet exclusively online.
• In-Person: These crews will meet in person.
• Hybrid: These crews will meet in a combination of both in-person and online. This could look like alternating between online and in-person, or it could be some people meeting in person and others joining them via video.
Each Heart Crew session lasts 8 to 12 weeks. We have Fall, Winter & Spring sessions. At the end of each session, you will have the choice of staying in the same crew, trying a new crew or even taking a break. Most crews stay together throughout the entire year. Heart Crews do not meet mid-May through mid-August.
*Most Support Crews are open for enrollment year-round.
We have three different meeting types for crews:
• Online Only: These crews will meet exclusively online.
• In-Person: These crews will meet in person.
• Hybrid: These crews will meet in a combination of both in-person and online. This could look like alternating between online and in-person, or it could be some people meeting in person and others joining them via video.
Each Heart Crew session lasts 8 to 12 weeks. We have Fall, Winter & Spring sessions. At the end of each session, you will have the choice of staying in the same crew, trying a new crew or even taking a break. Most crews stay together throughout the entire year. Heart Crews do not meet mid-May through mid-August.
*Most Support Crews are open for enrollment year-round.
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What is the required commitment?
Joining a Heart Crew requires an 8-12 week commitment to attend weekly meetngs and do the homework ahead of time. This commitment is the key to a strong Heart Crew. If you sign up for a Crew and decide it’s not a good fit for you, let us know in the first three weeks and we’d love to help you find another one!
If you want to become a leader, please read the "Heart Crew Leader Expectations' guide above. After doing so, reach out to [email protected] for next steps.
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What will we study?
Most Heart Crews are sermon-based, meaning they’re built around the previous weekend’s message. Think of the weekend message as the starting point, and Heart Crews as the road where you explore how it applies to your life.
Each week, you’ll receive Bible passages and discussion questions based on the sermon to review beforehand. This usually takes about 20–40 minutes to complete.
In addition to sermon-based crews, some groups go through a specific book or Bible study. During the summer, we also offer classes you can attend.
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What about childcare?
Heart Crews are for adults. (Exceptions can be made for nursing newborns, up to six months.) We leave it up to each family to work out their own childcare. Sometimes it works best for families to share a sitter or to swap childcare with another family whose Heart Crew meets on a different evening.
Childcare is available during Heart Crews on Wednesday nights at the Glendale Campus. However, there is a small fee attached. Please contact [email protected] to learn more.
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Are there crews for teenagers?
Heart crews for teenagers occur during their designated service times.
- Junior High School (6th-8th grade) meets at the 11:30am service on Sunday Mornings.
- High School (9th-12th grade) meets at 6:30pm on Sunday Nights.
- Young Adults (18-27) meet on Wednesday Nights.