Growth Groups
Growth Groups are groups of 8-15 people that meet together weekly around a specific bible study or topic. Most of our groups meet on a semester basis.
Sunday
LEADER: Justin Cope
LOCATION /TIME: Sunday mornings at 9:45am in the upstairs Room 204 at the FCC Church building
BOOK STUDY: If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to “give it to God,” Dr. Tony Evans’ series, “How to Live as an Overcomer,” might be just what you need. It beautifully guides us on how to fully rely on God’s power by letting go of our own. I hope it inspires and strengthens your journey!
Men’s Group
“Living As An Overcomer”
9:45am
Sunday
LEADER: Doris Williams
LOCATION / TIME: Sunday during the 10am service in the upstairs cafe
TEACHING STUDY: Without a solid strong foundation, we can easily or quickly become overwhelmed, disillusioned or deceived. It is important to know the essential beliefs of our faith and how to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ.
This group is for those who want to know more about Christianity, believers who may also have questions, and for those who have never taken a foundations class.
Foundations 1 Group
10:00am
Sunday
LEADER: Edgar Ramos
LOCATION / TIME: At the church building in the upstaors youth room, during the 10 am service
TEACHING STUDY: This Group is for anyone that has gone through Foundations 1 or Growth Track.
Grow deeper in your faith by taking this 6 session Growth Group! We’ll learn topics like How to Study the Bible, Christology, Apologetics, and Spiritual Warfare!
Foundations 2 Group
10:00am
Sunday
LEADER: Keith Parker
LOCATION/TIME: 11:15am, during the 3rd service, at the church. In Room 204.
BOOK STUDY: We will finish the book of Daniel and focus on Daniel's prophetic vision in chapters 7-12.
The Book of Daniel
11:15am
Sunday
LEADER: Dan Dowell
TIME/LOCATION: 1:00 at the church building in the upstairs youth room
VIDEO STUDY: Financial Peace University (FPU) is a nine-lesson course designed to teach individuals how to manage their money effectively, covering topics like budgeting, saving, debt management, and investing. Taught by Dave Ramsey's organization. FPU emphasizes practical, biblically-based principles to help participants gain control of their finances and build a secure financial future.
Managing Money
FPU Principles
1:00PM
Sunday
LEADER: Lynn Maryatt
LOCATION/TIME: 1:00PM at Lynn Maryatt’s house in Fairfield
BOOK STUDY: Surrender is one of the most challenging yet freeing aspects of our faith journey. In the Kingdom of God surrender is strength. By using the "I Surrender All" workbook we will experience a surrender that leads to peace, joy and a closer walk with God. Please join us as we begin our journey to surrender and trust God more.
Ladies Group
“I Surrender All”
1:00pm
Sunday
LEADER: Donovan Palatino
WHEN/WHERE: Sundays at 6:00pm at the Palatino’s house in Fairfield
TEACHING STUDY: What are the Beatitudes and why do they matter? This study will unpack and explore some of Jesus’ most iconic teachings from his sermon on the mount. Join us as we seek to understand what the "kingdom of heaven" is and how we as the church can imagine a new way of living where love has the final word.
Beatitudes
6:00pm
Monday
LEADER: Cody Kishimoto
WHEN/WHERE: Mondays at 5:30pm at the church building, in the upstairs youth room
BOOK STUDY: "Before you can lead others, you must learn to lead yourself.
In Leading Yourself, leadership development expert Mac Lake—featured in conferences and churches nationwide—helps you build the character and competencies every great leader needs. With over 30 years of experience developing leaders, Mac offers a biblically grounded and highly practical roadmap to help you lead yourself with focus, purpose, and integrity.
Whether you're a ministry leader, business professional, small group facilitator, or simply someone hungry to grow, this transformative guide walks you through six essential modules for personal growth and self-leadership:
Living on Mission – Align your passions with God’s calling
Emotional Intelligence – Respond wisely and maturely in every situation
Teamwork – Build relationships that elevate those around you
Teachability – Stay humble and hungry for growth
Maximizing Your Energy – Develop rhythms that sustain your leadership
Developing Influence – Lead others through credibility and trust
Each chapter is designed for action—not just information. You’ll dive into interactive exercises, assessments, reflection questions, and practical steps to apply what you’re learning in real time."
Leading Yourself Group
5:30pm
Monday
LEADER: Faye Batye
LOCATION/TIME: Monday nights at 6:30pm in the upsatirs cafe at the church building
BOOK STUDY: This Bible study examines the lives of the five women in Jesus‘s genealogy as outlined in Matthew 1. All five women were unlikely to be included in the ancestry of the son of God, but for uniquely different reasons as we progress through their stories, we will see glimpses of ourselves in both their struggles and victories. Your life can be significant if you are willing to be used by God.
Ladies Group
“Unlikely” Book Study
6:30pm
Monday
Men’s Group
Romans
6:30pm
Tuesday
LEADER: Edgar Ramos
LOCATION /TIME: Tuesday nights at 6:00pm at the church building, upstairs in the youth room
TEACHING STUDY: Uncover the secrets of the New Testament! Discover what each of the 27 books of the New Testament is about and their major themes. We’ll walk chapter by chapter through each book and see how they shed light on the person of Jesus Christ.
New Testament Survey
6:00pm
Tuesday
LEADER: Nate Stonestreet
LOCATION/TIME: 6:00pm at Jeremiah Tadlock's house in Vacaville in Tuesday night’s.
BOOK STUDY: "A group for men 18 - 40 years old.
Everything in a man’s life hinges on the kind of man he is.
Yet, none of us is naturally a godly man. That's something we have to learn, pursue, and cultivate. We need a manual to help us.
This book is a manual for becoming the kind of man God intends for you to be, and leading other men to do the same. Taking ten qualities from the Apostle Paul's short letter to his mentee Titus, The Titus Ten will help you grow in your understanding of the gospel, your identity, your character, your doctrine, and more. Each chapter includes questions for reflection and discussion, to both process the way the Lord is growing you, and read in a group with other men. As you grow in these areas of your life, you'll become the kind of man God desires to use in your family, your church, and the world."
Young Men’s Group
“Titus Ten” Book Study
6:00pm
Tuesday
LEADER: Jen Protovinsky
LOCATION / TIME: Tuesdays at 7pm at the church building in the upstairs cafe
BOOK STUDY: Parents of teens group. We will be doing a study through the book of Ecclesiastes exploring the meaning of life and where true fulfillment comes from which is through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Parents of Teenagers Group
Ecclesiasties
7:00pm
Tuesday
LEADER: Aidalila Velasquez
LOCATION/TIME: Tuesdays at the church building at 7:00 in the upstairs conference room
BOOK STUDY: TBD
Book of Esther
7:00pm
Wednesday
LEADERS: Rob and Sarah Duggan
LOCATION / TIME: Wednesdays at the Duggan's house at 7:00pm
BOOK STUDY: Explore the bible verse by verse along with biblical history, starting with the book of Acts!
Verse by Verse: Acts
7:00pm
Wednesday
LEADER: Nate Stonestreet
LOCATION/TIME: 6:00pm at the church building in the upstairs conference room every other Wedneasday
BOOK STUDY:
This group is only for people who currently serve on a Serve Team
Leading Others is a foundational book for being an effective leader. Leadership is not about a position, but about a responsibility to lead people well. This book will help leaders to personally grow in their relationship with Christ and enable you to develop the needed skills required to lead others well. Each week we'll personally read a module on our own and meet to discuss it. This group is designed not just to impart information but to bring transformation, this book covers six key areas essential for effective leadership.
Leading Others Group
6:00pm
Wednesday
LEADER: Nate Stonestreet
LOCATION/TIME: 6:00pm at the church building in the upstairs conference room every other Wedneasday
TEACHING STUDY:
This group is only for people who have been through the Leading Other’s Group
What does it mean to be a leader at FCC? In this group, Pastor Nate will walk through leadership at FCC and what it means to be an effective leader at FCC. This group will cover our DNA as a church, our values, and how we can biblically lead people to help others know Jesus and make Jesus known! This group is for people who have already gone through leading others and are currently a ministry or group coordinator or leader.
Leading at FCC
6:00PM
Thursday
LEADER: Marla Christiansen-Kime
TIME/LOCATION: 2:00pm at Marla’s home in Fairfield
VIDEO STUDY: Just as each of us has a family tree, so does Jesus. This will be the study of 5 women of Jesus’s genealogy that are listed in the Bible.
Mothers of the Messiah
2:00PM
Friday
LEADER: Sam Dillbeck
TIME/LOCATION: 7:00pm at the FCC Church Building in the upstairs youth room
VIDEO STUDY: "A group for women 18 - 40 years old.
Who has God called me to be? As young women navigating careers, relationships, social pressures, and big life transitions, it’s easy to feel lost in the noise of who the world says we should be. But God offers us a better truth — a solid, unchanging identity rooted in who He says we are.
Over the next 8 weeks, we will learn through testimonies and scripture on how to change our mindsets to see and live as God says for our lives."
Young Ladies Group
“Dream of You” Study
7:00PM
Friday
Celebrate Recovery Group
7:00PM
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