Small Groups & Studies

Our small groups and studies are just getting started for the fall semester.  Check out the groups below and register by clicking on the image on the left.  Need more info? Contact Melissa Danielson, assistant pastor of faith formation.

Sunday Groups

  • SONSEEKERS, Sundays @ 9:15 - 10:30 am in Living Room

    Meeting type: In person

    Leaders: Richard Beech

    Study: Scripture based study - varies

    Description: A diverse group of men and women at different stages of the Christian faith exploring Scripture and its application to life


  • DIGGING DEEPER, Sundays @ 10:35 - 11:45 am in Living Room

    Meeting type: In person

    Leader: Jim Dixon, Jeff Tedford

    Study: Dig deeper into the text and teaching of the Sunday sermon through Scripture reading

    and discussion

    Description: Diverse age group of men and women at different stages of Christian faith



  • BECOMERS, Sundays @ 10:45 - 11:45 am in Room 205

    Meeting type: In person

    Leaders: Jeff Winel (fall 2022), Van Campbell

    Fall Study: Acts

    Description: Traditional Sunday School class for adults ages 55+

Co-Ed Bible Studies

  • The Chosen: An Interactive bible study Season 1, Mondays starting january 16th from 6-7:30 PM at East Main church

    Meeting Type: In Person

    Leader:

    Study: The Chosen: An Interactive Bible Study, Season 1

    Description: For people and families of all ages and stages of faith. We will alternate watching an episode from The Chosen, Season 1, and work through a bible study based on the focus text and characters of the episode. $10 study bibles will be available at the first meeting.


Life Stage Groups

  • kENOSIS - Young Adult Group, Mondays @ 7- 8:30 pm at the Fugate’s Home

    Meeting type: In person

    Leader: Luke Fugate

    Current Study: Counter Culture by David Platt

    Description: Men and women ages early 20s - mid 30s who meet for fellowship and Bible

    Study


  • PARENT CREW - every other Tuesday starting Sept 6 @ 7- 8:30 pm in Living Room

    Meeting type: In person

    Leader: Karen Bishop

    Fall study: Revelation

    Description: A group for couples of school-age children to grow in faith through fellowship and study. 

    CHILD CARE is available; please let Melissa Danielson know of need in advance (48 hours)

    Fall Meeting Dates: Sept 6, 20, Oct 4, 18, Nov 1, 15, 29, Dec 13


  • PARENT PROPS, every other Tuesday (alternate of Parent Crew) @ 7-8:30 pm in Living Room

    Meeting type: In Person

    Leader: Melissa Danielson

    Fall Study: TBD

    Description: A small group for parents of tweens and teens that meets for discussion, encouragement, prayer, and fellowship

    CHILD CARE is available; let group leaders know in advance

    Fall Meeting Dates: Sept 13, 27, Oct 12, Nov 8, Dec 6


  • PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES FOR YOUR ADULT CHILDREN, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month @ 7-8:30 pm starting Sep 8, 2022

    Location: Room 303

    Meeting type: In person

    Leader: Amy and Bill Hoffman

    Fall Study: Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children (book)

    Description: Parents of adult children meeting together for book study, prayer, and fellowship.


Men's Groups

  • THURSDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY @ 7:15 - 8 AM at BEANS ON BROAD

    Meeting type: In person

    Leader: Mike Jackson

    Current Study: Minor Prophets

    Description: A Bible study for men (primarily ages 40+)


  • FRIDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY, Fridays @ 7 - 8 am in Living Room

    Meeting type: IN PERSON

    Leaders: Richard Beech

    Study: Bible-based study - varies

    Description: A small Bible study group of men ages 40+; open to men of all ages

Women's Groups

  • Wednesday morning women's bible study, wednesday @ 9:30-11 am in living room

    Meeting type: Combo (in person or virtual)

    Leaders: Mary Sodergren and Marilyn Gregonis

    Fall study: 1 Corinthians by N.T. Wright

    Description: A group of women of all stages of faith studying scripture together; current group is made up of women primarily ages 60+.

  • thursday morning women's bible study, thursday @ 9:30 - 11:00 AM in living room

    Meeting type: Combo (In person and virtual)

    Leaders: Betsy Melon and Lou Ann Bestwick

    Study: Elijah by Priscilla Shirer (begins Sept. 8); Help is Here by Max Lucado (begins Oct. 27)

    Description: A group of women studying scripture together; current group is primarily made up of women ages 55+ but open to women of all ages.

  • Thursday Evening Women's Bible Study, thursday @ 6:30 - 8:30 PM in living room

    Meeting type: In Person

    Leaders: Kelly Desue and Melissa Krenzer

    Study: Isaiah from Melissa Spoelstra

    Description: A Bible study for women of all ages and in all stages of faith; group is primarily made up of women in their 20s-40s.

Youth Small Groups

  • high school guys, wednesday @ 7-8:30 pm in cornerstone, gym

    Meeting type: In person

    Leaders: Luke Fugate and Jeremy Brown

    Study: Apologetics for a New Generation by Sean McDowell

    Description: A group of guys in grades 9-12 to grow in faith through fun and fellowship, Bible and book studies, and prayer.

  • High school girls, wednesday @ 7-8:30 pm in rm 303

    Meeting type: In person

    Leaders: Melissa Danielson and Caroline Fugate

    Study: The book of James

    Description: A group of girls in grades 9-12 to grow in faith through fun and fellowship, Bible and book studies, and prayer.

  • Middle school guys, tuesday @ 7-8:30 in fellowship hall, gym

    Meeting type: In person

    Leaders: Luke Fugate

    Study: What if Jesus Was Serious? by Skye Jethani

    Description: A group of guys grades 6-8 to grow in faith through fun and fellowship, Bible and book studies, and prayer.

  • Middle school girls, tuesday @ 7-8:30 in cornerstone

    Meeting type: In person

    Leader: Kelly Desue

    Study: Scripture verse discussion and memorization through the lens of Transforming Your Thought Life for Teens by Sarah Geringer

    Description: A group of girls grades 6-8 to grow in faith through fun and fellowship, Bible and book studies, and prayer.

  • 9:15 am youth sunday school, Sunday @ 9:15-10:15 am in cornerstone

    Meeting type: In person

    Leader: Karen Bishop

    Fall study: Revelation

    Description: A small group style class for middle school and high school students to grow in faith through Bible study, prayer, and fellowship.

  • 10:45 AM Youth Sunday School, Sunday @ 10:45-11:45 AM in cornerstone

    Meeting type: In person

    Leaders: Luke Fugate and Tracy Jackson

    Fall study: Revelation

    Description: A small group style class for middle school and high school students to grow in faith through Bible study, prayer, and fellowship.

Tween Small Groups

  • 4th & 5th grade guys, Mondays @ 6:30-8 pm in rm 101

    Meeting type: In person

    Study: A Boy After God's Own Heart

    Description: A group of boys to grow in faith through games and activities, Bible study, and prayer.

  • 4th & 5th grade girls, Tuesdays @ 6:30-8 pm in rm 101

    Meeting type: In person

    Study: A Girl After God's Own Heart

    Description: A group of girls to grow in faith through games and activities, Bible study, and prayer.