Andrew and Megan lead one of our 22 life groups. These mid-week groups meet in homes across the city to study the Bible, pray and enjoy dinner together. Being part of a life group is often the best way to get to know others more deeply.
Given that life groups are vital to our church community, we asked Andrew and Megan to share a bit about themselves and their group.
Megan, Andrew and their son, Judah
Tell us about yourself.
Megan: I grew up in Florida but moved away from the US after I graduated from university. Andy and I met in the Middle East doing humanitarian relief work and got married in 2015. A couple of years later, we joined Grace after moving to South London.
Andrew: I grew up just outside of London, in Surrey. I was raised in a nominally Christian home, and it was only during my final week of university that I truly put my faith in Christ. I now work for PwC, and in my spare time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, watching rugby and experimenting in the kitchen.
What’s your vision for the life group?
A: There's a danger in a big city like London that our faith becomes overly knowledge-based. I feel passionate about helping my brothers and sisters engage with the Bible not only intellectually but also with their hearts. That we would not just be hearers of the Word but also doers. Our prayer over the years has been to see spiritual formation in people’s lives - to see passionate worshipers rooted in the Word of God and counterculturally walking in the ways of Jesus.
Visiting Chepstow Castle on their weekend away
What’s your favourite thing about being a life group leader?
M: I love the diversity of people that have come to our group over the years. When you have perspectives on Jesus from places like Nigeria, South Africa, Columbia, Ukraine, Singapore, England, and Canada, all in the same group, you get a little taste of what heaven will be like. Diversity isn’t always easy, but it is such a beautiful thing when our cultural blinders are removed, and we get a bigger picture of who God is.
How can we pray for you and the life group?
M: We’ve just come back after a few months out from life group leading following the birth of our son, Judah. Our group has expanded in the past month or two, so please pray that we continue to grow together, learn from one another, and grow in holiness.
A: We are entering our fifth iteration of life group and are blessed to welcome many new faces into our home, having recently said goodbye to many who have left the city. Please pray for wisdom and hearts overflowing with joy and love as we follow the calling the Lord has given us.
Andrew and Megan’s life group meets at their home in South London, near Burgess Park. They gather at 7pm for dinner followed by bible study and prayer. Most weeks they have 12-15 people.
If you’d like to join a life group, please attend our Welcome Evenings first. These are a set of three Wednesday evenings where you can meet other newcomers over dinner, hear the church’s vision, and find a life group to join. To sign up, head to grace.london/events.