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.

The Growth Group Semester will start up on the week of January 25th!

 
 

Sunday

LEADER: Augustine Cope

WHEN/WHERE: Sunday mornings at the FCC Church Building in the upstairs cafe at 8:45am

VIDEO STUDY: This study will be about what it looks like to be a Christian man in different aspects of life such as Fitness, Finances, Family, Failure, Friends, and being a Father.

Men’s Group

The Man You Were Meant To Be

8:45am


Sunday

LEADER: Doris Williams

LOCATION / TIME: Sunday during the 10am service in the upstairs Room 204

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: Keith Parker

LOCATION/TIME: 11:15am, during the 3rd service, at the church. In Room 204.

BOOK STUDY: We will explore Paul’s letters to the church at Thessolanica

1 and 2 Thessalonians

11:15am


Monday

LEADER: Cody Kishimoto

WHEN/WHERE: Mondays at 5:30pm at the church building, in the upstairs youth room

BOOK STUDY: Learn how to Lead Others by studying this book by Mac Lake

Leading Others Group

5:30pm

For more information about this Group, please talk to Pastor Cody


Monday

LEADERS: Rob and Sarah Duggan

LOCATION / TIME: Mondays at the Duggan's house at 6:45pm

BOOK STUDY: Explore the bible verse by verse along with biblical history, starting with the book of Acts!

Verse by Verse: Acts

6:45pm


Monday

LEADER: Edgar Ramos

LOCATION / TIME: Monday nights at the church building in the upstairs conference room at 6:00pm

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

6:00pm


Monday

LEADER: Aidalila Velasquez

WHEN/WHERE: Monday nights at 7:00pm at the FCC Church Building

VIDEO STUDY: "We go around carrying burdens that we shouldn’t. We carry guilt/shame, disappointment, anger, arrogance, hopelessness, etc. We forget what God wants us to do.

This 2-part study “Traveling Light” will give us, through the comforting and uplifting words of Psalm 23, the tools we need to release these burdens.

“Traveling Light” will help us remember that God wants us to set down our burdens and let Him carry them for us.

God wants us to trust Him!"

Traveling Light Group

7:00pm


Tuesday

LEADER: Faye Batye

LOCATION/TIME: Tuesday Nights at 6:30pm at the church building in the upsatirs cafe

VIDEO AND DISCUSSION STUDY: This session is designed to help you discover your God-given identity, gifting, and purpose as women we wear multiple hats in any given season balancing both responsibilities and passions, let’s consider together our passions gifting our stories and our season of life so that we might fulfill our God-given purpose with greater clarity and confidence.

Ladies’ Group

On Purpose for a Purpose

6:30pm


Tuesday

LEADER: Dennis Batye

LOCATION / TIME: Tuesday nights at 6:30pm at the church building, upstairs in room 204

BIBLE STUDY: We are going through the book of Romans as a group. We’ll also be discussing how to properly interpret the Bible. Using Logos Bible software, we’re going to dig into commentaries offered on passages that we have questions about. It’s gonna be a great way to get the most out of our Bible reading time as a group, and you’ll be able to use the principles whenever you are reading on your own as well.

Men’s Group

Romans

6:30pm


Tuesday

LEADER: Marla Christiansen-Kime

TIME/LOCATION: 7:00pm at Marla’s home in Fairfield

VIDEO STUDY: We will be tackling 6 common questions about the Bible that can cause Christians to doubt and cause seekers to reject the faith before they encounter Jesus

Why Trust the Bible?

7:00PM


Tuesday

LEADER: Jeremy and Jen Protovinsky

LOCATION / TIME: Tuesdays at 7pm at the church building in the old youth room upstairs

BOOK STUDY: Parents of teens group. The book of Jude. Contending for the faith in a rebellious culture.

Parents of Teenagers Group

Jude

7:00pm


Wednesday

LEADER: Clarita San Pedro

LOCATION/TIME: Wednesday afternoons at 2pm at Clarita’s House

BOOK STUDY: Study the book “Tame Your Thoughts” by Max Lucado

Tame your Thoughts

2:00pm


Wednesday

LEADER: Nate Stonestreet

LOCATION/TIME: Wednesday nights at 6:00pm at the church building

BOOK STUDY: Journey through Leading Yourself, Leading Others, and Leading at FCC in this year-long Growth Group to grow in your leadership

Leadership Track Brotherhood

6:00pm

For more information about this group, please talk to Pastor Nate


Friday

LEADER: Jennifer Rice

WHEN/WHERE: Friday nights at FCC in the upstairs old Youth Room Snack and socialize from 630 to 7. Lesson from 7 to 8. Childcare will be provided.

SERIES/MAIN DESCRIPTION: This series will invite you to embrace Jesus's proven principles to foster a vibrant, enduring faith in the next generation. This group is for anyone who has kids ages 0-12, is on a serve team in kids ministry, or is a leader with kids in that age group in other capacities.

Discipling Them Like Jesus

6:30pm


Friday

LEADER: Rick Deshazo

LOCATION / TIME: Fridays at 7 - 8:30pm at FCC church building

STUDY:

Do you have a hurt, hang up, or habit? Join us Friday nights as we look at God’s plan for recovery.

Celebrate Recovery Group

7:00PM


Interested in leading a Growth Group or have an idea for a new one? Fill out the form below and our team will reach out to you! 

Leading a Growth Group