Conversations, Community, and Faith Around the Table
There’s something familiar about gathering around a cup of coffee. It’s a place where people meet friends, share experiences, ask questions, and spend time getting to know one another.
Christ + Coffee brings people together in that familiar environment, creating opportunities for Christian fellowship, biblical teaching, worship, and meaningful conversations about faith.
Whether you’ve been following Christ for years, are returning to your faith, or are simply curious about Christianity, we want to provide a welcoming space where you can connect with others and explore what it means to know Jesus Christ.
What Is Christ + Coffee?
Christ + Coffee is a Formation Group within The Ministry that brings people together in local cafés for Scripture, prayer, conversation, and worship.
Gatherings typically include a short biblical teaching or discussion, followed by opportunities for prayer, fellowship, and live worship led by Christian musicians.
The café setting allows people to engage in a smaller, more personal environment where questions are welcome and conversations can continue beyond the formal gathering.
Our desire is to make these gatherings accessible to people from different backgrounds and levels of familiarity with Christianity while remaining grounded in God’s Word.
Building Relationships Around Faith
Meaningful Christian relationships often begin through ordinary conversations. Spending time together gives us opportunities to learn about one another, share experiences, offer encouragement, and develop friendships.
Christ + Coffee provides an environment where those relationships can grow through shared time in Scripture and conversations about life and faith.
For believers, these gatherings offer opportunities to encourage one another, pray together, and grow in their understanding of God.
For those exploring Christianity, they provide a place to listen, ask questions, and engage with believers in a welcoming environment.
We recognize that people arrive with different experiences, including those who may have been disconnected from church for years. We want to meet people with patience, kindness, and a genuine willingness to listen.
Scripture, Worship, and Conversation
At the heart of Christ + Coffee is the desire to help people know Christ more deeply.
Biblical teaching provides opportunities to examine Scripture and understand how God’s Word speaks to our lives. Prayer allows us to bring our needs and concerns before the Lord, while worship gives us an opportunity to respond to Him together.
Conversation is an important part of these gatherings. We want people to feel comfortable asking questions, discussing what they’ve learned, and building relationships that continue beyond the café.
Each element serves the larger purpose of helping people grow in their understanding of the gospel and experience meaningful Christian community.
An Invitation Beyond the Church Walls
We believe the local church is essential to the Christian life, and Christ + Coffee is not intended to replace gathering with a church congregation.
Instead, these gatherings create additional opportunities for people to engage with Scripture and Christian community in a familiar, accessible setting.
For someone who isn’t connected to a church, attending Christ + Coffee may be an opportunity to explore Christianity, develop relationships with believers, and consider becoming part of a local church community.
For those already involved in a church, these gatherings offer another way to connect, encourage others, and invite friends who might otherwise be hesitant to attend a traditional church gathering.
Join Christ + Coffee
You don’t need to be familiar with Scripture or have all the answers to participate.
Whether you’re looking for Christian fellowship, interested in learning more about Jesus, or simply hoping to have meaningful conversations with others, we’d love to welcome you.
Find a Christ + Coffee gathering near you and join us around the table.