Growth Groups
Growth Groups are groups of 8-15 people that meet together weekly to develop friendships, study the scripture, and serve others. Growth Groups begin the week of September 15 and most groups last between 8-10 weeks.
Before you find a group that best fits you, you may be wondering, what are people saying about groups? Check out the video and below you can see our growth group options for this semester.
Sunday
LEADER: Edgar Ramos
LOCATION / MEETING TIME: Sunday during the 10am service
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 are want to know more about Christianity, for those who are new believers who may also have questions,
and for those who have never taken a foundation class.
Growth Track Foundations Group
*This group is full and will be offered another semester
Sunday
LEADER: Faye Simmons-Bayte
LOCATION / MEETING TIME: Sundays at the Church building after the 11:15 service in the upstairs cafe
STUDY: Becoming a Kingdom Woman by Tony Evans
A kingdom woman gives the devil as much reason to fear as a kingdom man. She lives confidently in the knowledge that Christ died and rose for her so that she can experience the significance of the destiny to which she has been called. In Kingdom Woman, Tony Evans and his daughter, Chrystal Evans Hurst, remind women of their calling from God to be free,delivered,healed,and hopeful.
The authors bring insight that encourages women to correct distorted perceptions and understand who they really are in Christ-never setting for less when connected with the One who gives them hope. All believers are covered by God's covenant with Abraham. Evans and Hurst want women to know these rights and confidently claim and live by them. The new covenant offers more than a life of mediocrity. A kingdom woman is called and empowered to live a life of victory through Christ!
Sunday Ladies Group
Sunday
LEADER: Jeremy Protovinsky
LOCATION / MEETING TIME: Church building from 9:00- 10:00 am on Sunday during the first service.
STUDY: The book of Luke
NOTE: Last group meeting is Sunday, Oct. 29
Sunday Men’s Group
SUNDAY
LEADER: Nate Stonestreet
LOCATION / MEETING TIME: Sunday after 11:15 service at church building.
STUDY: Leading Others. This group will be going through a book entitled Leading Others (there is one chapter of required reading each week). In this group, you will learn how you can more effectively lead others as you exercise the God given gift of leadership.
Leadership Development Group
Sunday
LEADER: Keith and Joan Parker
LOCATION / MEETING TIME: Sunday after 11:15 service at church building.
STUDY: The book of Mark
Book of Mark Group
*This group is full and will be offered another semester
Sunday
LEADER: Barbara Griffith
LOCATION / MEETING TIME: Sunday at 4pm at the Griffith house
STUDY: John called himself "the disciple whom Jesus loved" and he was an eyewitness to Jesus Christ.
In this group we will read and study the book of John together. We will periodically join the other
group led by Marlene, who is also studying the book of John, for some fun times of joint fellowship.
Note: This is a long-term group.
Ladies Group
Monday
Young Adult Group
Tuesday
LEADER: Barbara Griffith
LOCATION / MEETING TIME: Tuesday at church building at 7pm
STUDY: In this group we will watch a video series and gain a biblical understanding of spiritual warfare and the importance of
keeping a balanced perspective, as we learn how to navigate the unseen spiritual battles with biblical wisdom.
We will also discuss the crucial skill of practicing discernment, especially in today's world.
Understanding Spiritual Warfare and Practicing Discernment
Wednesday
LEADER: Rob and Sarah Duggan
LOCATION / MEETING TIME: Wednesdays at the Duggan house from 7 - 8 pm
STUDY: Mediocrity was never God’s plan for you. In this challenging six-part series, Dave Cornes cuts to the chase by letting us listen in on six conversations between God and His people, recorded by the prophet Malachi.
If you’re tired of going through the motions of an attendance-based faith, then discover what it means to live a vibrant, abundant life fully devoted to the God whose immeasurable love for you is based on His promise, not your performance. Recover faithfulness in your relationships.
Learn to practise world-changing justice and radical generosity. And even amidst the struggles and imperfections of your ordinary life, embrace the extraordinary righteousness that is yours through Jesus.
Marriage Group
Wednesday
LEADER: Marlene Strem
LOCATION / MEETING TIME: Wednesday Mornings at 9:30am at the Strem's home (4398 Solano Rd, Fairfield)
STUDY: In this group we will read and study John's Gospel - one chapter at a time.
In John 17, Jesus prays for His followers: "...This is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent."
Through His Word, Jesus invites us to draw closer - to know Him in truth and experience His deep love - and to be transformed in the process.
That will be the hope and prayer of this growth group gathering!
Note: This is a long-term group.
Ladies Group
Thursday
LEADER: Dennis Batye
LOCATION / MEETING TIME: Thursday at 7pm.
STUDY: The book of Ephesians
Thursday Men’s Group
*This group is full and will be offered another semester