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The 707 program is a network of small groups designed for students in 6th through 12th grade. A 707 group is made up of either all girls or all guys who are in the same grade. Groups meet once a week during the school year at 7:07 am and are facilitated by two adult leaders who provide Bible study lessons, mentorship, and activities to encourage friendship and support between members of the group. According to Barna research, students need seven positive adult Christian influences for their faith to stick. The 707 program gives students two out of the seven positive adult influences!
Currently, there are about 124 leaders and 577 students involved in the 707 program in the Glynn County area. The groups meet in local restaurants, coffee shops, homes, schools, and churches in the community. Ideally, each 707 group will meet weekly during the school year until the students graduate from high school. The dynamics of these groups are all very different and can change over the years, but the consistent factors in all of the groups are faith, mentorship, and community!
If you have any questions about the 707 group please email Katie Mulrooney.
Katie’s Email: Katie@thegp.org
To Join the Late New Student Registration please click the link below:
Fall 2026 – Fall 2027
We’d love for you to prayerfully consider stepping into this incredible role! Please fill out the form linked below.
Being a 707 leader is all about impacting students in our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You’ll be one of (hopefully) seven godly influences in a student’s life for seven years, walking with them as they grow in faith and mature into adulthood.
Yes—seven years is a big commitment. But when you finish, you’ll be full of God-stories—moments where you saw Jesus transform the lives of students right in front of you!
Hear the story of how mentorship through a 707 group helped Jack Podlesny navigate through his high school years onto the football field as the kicker for the UGA DAWGS. He describes how what he learned in his 707 group remains foundational to his faith walk today and how his 707 leaders still encourage him through prayer and conversations focused on Biblical principles.
A 707 Leader is someone who is growing in their relationship with Christ and is an active member of a local church congregation. 707 Leaders commit to mentoring a group of teens from 6th-12th grade by meeting with them once a week before school. The Gathering Place staff is committed to equip and support 707 Leaders in their ministry. Leading a 707 group is a great way to make a lasting impact in the lives of students!
I have been working at The Gathering Place for the last 8 years! Every year I get more and more excited to get to serve the students and leaders of Glynn Co. I have lead a 707 group for the last 4 years and it is one of my favorite days of the week! I am excited where God takes the 707 program in the coming years!
Wayne Farley Jr.
When you register your student, you should get a confirmation message confirming that we have received your submission. A staff member will reach out to you, and let you know about the next steps in the process.
*Registrations during May-July may take some extra time to contact because of the high registration period.
The 707 team will assemble all 707 groups. If you have suggestions on who should be in the group, please let us know. We will work our best to accommodate all requests made.
roups are designed to have no more than 12 students. Any exceptions require the consent of the leaders and the agreement of the Director of Discipleship & Programs. This ensures student safety with a 1-to-6 leader-to-student ratio.
No. Leaders are not responsible for transporting students. We encourage leaders to empower parents to organize a transportation rotation among themselves.
No. Groups are not intended to be formed from just one school. Our goal is to connect students from different schools, with the gospel as the primary focus of each group.
Groups are scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. to 7:07 a.m. and end around 7:45 a.m.
Registration opens in April each year. We open registration early to give parents plenty of time to sign up. Group formation begins after registration closes, usually in late July. Please note: Early registration does not mean early placement.
We do our best to honor preferences, but the primary factors in placement are:
Not always. Placement depends on leader availability. Sometimes we need more leaders before students can be placed. To help with this, we encourage parents to consider stepping in as leaders when needed.
No. 707 follows the school schedule. If school is not in session, groups do not meet—unless leaders coordinate with parents to meet on a non-school day.
No. Meals are not covered by The Gathering Place. Parents typically rotate providing food, or if the group meets in a restaurant, students are expected to bring funds to purchase their own meal.
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