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.
These are the groups that were offered the Winter 2026 semester.
The next Growth Group Semester will start up on the week of April 19th
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 the upstairs Old Youth Room
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
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
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
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
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!