Small Groups

A small group is a collection of Christ Church parishioners who regularly gather to fellowship, pray for each other, and study God’s Word. Through studying, sharing, praying, and working together, small groups become the primary place where a parishioner knows and is known, loves and is loved, serves and is served.

Where large worship services provide a sense of community that is majestic, formal, and heavenly, small groups provide a sense of community that is intimate, personal, and accountable.

  • Small groups are not required to have a specific number of members, but 8-15 is ideal.
  • All small groups have a leader who helps their group members mature in their faith and foster environments where genuine friendships form.
  • A small group leader also encourages the members to support one another with prayer and pastoral care in times of need.
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Ministry Staff

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The Rev. Canon John Battey

Canon for Cathedral Operations

Office:214-291-5042

John oversees all ministries and operations. He and his family have been members of Christ Church for more than ten years. John received his undergrad education at Texas A&M University and spent 20 years in the medical industry overseeing the operations of a large national hospital system.  Feeling called to a life of ministry, he earned his Master of Divinity degree from Cranmer Theological House.  He is thrilled now to support the Christ Church team combining his business and leadership skills with a heart dedicated to Christ. His hobbies include cooking and spending time with his family. He and his wife Jennifer have two teenage daughters, McKayla and Jordan.

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The Rev. Canon Dr. Jonathan Bailes

Senior Associate Rector & Canon Theologian

Office:214-291-5029

Jonathan has been on staff at Christ Church since 2018, where he serves as Senior Associate Rector & Canon Theologian. In those roles, he engages in a wide variety of tasks focused on teaching, preaching, and overseeing adult formation. Prior to his arrival at Christ Church, he spent more than a decade in graduate theological education, earning an M.Div. at Beeson Divinity School and then later a Ph.D. at Boston College, where he studied patristic and medieval Christian thought and taught undergraduate classes in theology. He and his wife, Rachael, are the proud parents of four children: Elizabeth, Charlie, Lucy, and Maggie.

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Jennifer Battey

Director of Membership

Office:214-291-5079

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The Rev. Marci Dittmer

Small Groups, Women's Minister

Office:214-291-5050

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Jose Lopez

Small Groups, Men's Minister

Office:214-291-5067

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CJ Johnson

Small Groups Associate

Office:214-291-5034

We invite ordinary people to know Jesus Christ and become like Him for the sake of the world.

We joyfully invite you to explore Christ Church and find here a community that marries the best of the Church’s ancient practices with culturally-engaged, biblically-orthodox preaching and teaching.

Sanctuary Services

Sundays, 9 & 11 a.m.
Livestream Sundays, 11 a.m.

Chapel Services

Sundays, 7:15 a.m.
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.

Ministry Offices

Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Office: 972-618-0222

Prayer: 972-491-7729

Location

Christ Church Plano
4550 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75024

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