Spring Small Groups 2024

“but whoever obeys his word, truly in this person the love of God has reached perfection. By this we may be sure that we are in him: whoever says, ‘I abide in him,’ ought to walk just as he walked.” 1 John 2: 5-6 NRSV

The Bible calls all of us to worship, be disciples, and participate in God’s mission. Through small groups, we take the time to listen to what the Spirit and scriptures are saying, grow together in the spiritual gifts and disciplines, and connect with one another in love. As we gather, we learn more about God and how to walk as Jesus walked.

We invite you to prayerfully consider which group God is leading you toward for the Spring 2024 season as we seek to worship God, connect with one another, and participate in God’s mission.The Bible calls all of us to worship

Monday

The Letters to the Thessalonians by Matt O’Reilly

Led by Carlotta Wessels | Mixed

Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians are some of our earliest existing writings in the New Testament. As such, they offer a unique glimpse into some of the most pressing issues as the gospel began to spread across the ancient world. You will learn how believers then and now should respond to these pressing issues.

Tuesday

6:00 am | That The World May Know by Ray Vander Laan

Led by Ed Kennon | Men

Join renowned teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan as he guides you through the lands of the Bible. In each lesson, Vander Laan illuminates the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures. Filmed on location in the Middle East, this series will transform your understanding of God and challenge you to be a true follower of Jesus.

7:15 am | Discovery Bible Study

Led by Tommy Artman | Men

Come discover God’s Word and how you can apply it to your life and begin sharing it with others.  Various Bible passages will be studied.

10:00 am | Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis

Led by Ben Birdsong | Mixed

One of the most popular introductions to Christian faith ever written, Mere Christianity brings together Lewis’s legendary broadcast talks during World War Two. Here, Lewis provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith.

Wednesday

6:15 pm

From Almost to Altogether, Sermons on Christian Discipleship – John Wesley

Led by Matt O’Reilly | Mixed

John Wesley’s phrase, “holiness of heart and life,” summarizes his vision of Christian discipleship. When God’s grace renews the heart inwardly, then the believer is transformed by living out a practical Christian life in the world. From Almost to Altogether is a collection of nine sermons addressing Wesley’s teaching on Christian discipleship.

Into The Heart of Romans by N. T. Wright

Led by Amber Tolbert | Mixed

N. T. Wright, who is widely regarded as the most influential commentator and interpreter of Paul,  unpacks this letter, detailing Paul's arguments and showing how it illuminates the Gospel from the promises to Abraham through the visions of Revelation. 

Woven, Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn’t Have to Heal from by Meredith Miller

Led by Emily Perry & Hillary Smith | Parents

Are you interested in helping yours kids get to know God and discover that He can be trusted?  Kids need space to explore the Bible, ask big questions, and even change their understanding of God and faith along the way. With Woven, families can nurture the kind of faith that can flex and grow, be broken and repaired.

Discovery Bible Study – Matthew

Led by Jody Hooven | Men

Come discover God’s Word through the gospel of Matthew, how you can apply it to your life and begin sharing it with others.

Eiljah by Priscilla Shirer

Jenny Johnson | Women

You’re invited to journey through the life and times of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine. Be inspired by Elijah’s emboldened, fiery faith and how God desires to fashion that kind of faith in your life.

Women in The New Testament by Suzanne Nicholson

Led by Nancy Thomas & Terry Pritchett | Women

This study highlights the qualities of several women in the New Testament that Jesus asks all believers to possess: faithfulness, persistence, and a boldness to follow him even at great personal cost to ourselves. These stories help us to better understand not only our own calling, but the very nature of the gospel itself.

The Screwtape Letters - Did the Devil Really Make Me Do It?

Led by Paul McEwan | Mixed

You're invited to read through this sly and ironic portrayal or human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly-wise devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. Join us as we dive deeper into the meaning of tempataion and how to triumph over it.

Better, A Study of Hebrews by Jen Wilkin

TWO GROUPS:

Led by Amy Howser & Sheri Cain | Women

Led by Danielle Peterson & Susan Seng | Women

Jen Wilkin explores how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ (Heb. 11:40).  Through stories of the Old Testament heroes and practices, the author of Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise.

6:30 pm | Questions God Asks Us by Trevor Hudson

Led by Rick Graham

We often look to the Bible as the book of answers. How often, though, do we consider the challenging questions God asks? Hudson notes that Jesus was asked 183 questions in the Gospels but directly only answered three.  In this book, we're encouraged to focus on the quest rather than a resolution. Such an approach can lead to deeper dialogue and intimacy with the divine. 

Thursday

9:00 am |The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ by Beth Moore & Melissa Moore

Led by Paula Artmann | Women

Through this study of Philippians, you will discover what Paul magnificently called, The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ.  From the moment he was introduced to Jesus by name in a blinding flash of light to his final days, he relentlessly pursued Christ and preached the gospel entrusted to him. Paul's fervor could not be starved, smothered nor drowned.

10:00 am | No Other Gods: The Unrivaled Pursuit of Faith by Kelly Minter

Led by Amy Dyer & Holly Simmons | Women

Often, idols are obvious—money, power, fame. But subtler idols can sometimes take the form of sweet loved ones, Instagramable interiors, and busy seasons of ministry. But if your heart is prioritizing any of those pursuits before God, they are taking up space meant for Him alone.  You will learn to identify the functional gods you are serving daily and the lies they tell.

Friday

10 am | Jude, Contending Faith in Today’s Culture by Jackie Hill Perry

Led by Laurie Reynier | Women

While often overlooked, the Book of Jude remains as relevant today as the time it was written. God has commanded His beloved church to do the necessary work of contending for the faith in a world of unbelief, and as we do, He will keep us from falling into the same deception.

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