Small Groups

Location: 2nd floor of the Student Building

Leader: Charity Phillips

Curriculum: Walking Well With God
 
This interactive Bible study is for ladies of all ages.

For additional information see Charity.

Location: D104

Leader: Annette McGraw

Curriculum: Jesus in Me by Anne Graham Lotz

In Jesus in Me, Anne Graham Lotz draws on her rich biblical knowledge as well as her personal journey—including her recent cancer diagnosis—to help us understand that the Holy Spirit is not a magic genie, a flame of fire, or a vague feeling. He is a Person who prays for us, guides us in our relationships and decisions, comforts us in pain, and stays by our side at all times. In this seminal teaching, she explores seven key aspects of the Holy Spirit that will revolutionize how you understand and relate to this vital third Person in the Trinity.
 
As Anne writes, “One of my deepest, richest joys has been discovering by experience who the Holy Spirit is in every step of my life’s journey. Each name that He has been given—Helper, Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor, Strengthener, and Standby—reveals another aspect of His beautiful character and has provoked in me a deep love for the One who is my constant Companion . . . Jesus in me.”
 
Discover how to better love and rely on the person of the Holy Spirit—and embrace how much He loves you through His presence, power, and provision in our daily lives.

Location: A102

Leaders: Doug Dixon / Jeff Phillips

Curriculum: Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul Tripp

What is your calling as a parent?

In the midst of folding laundry, coordinating carpool schedules, and breaking up fights, many parents get lost. Feeling pressure to do everything “right” and raise up “good” children, it’s easy to lose sight of our ultimate purpose as parents in the quest for practical tips and guaranteed formulas.

In this life-giving book, Paul Tripp offers parents much more than a to-do list. Instead, he presents us with a big-picture view of God’s plan for us as parents. Outlining fourteen foundational principles centered on the gospel, he shows that we need more than the latest parenting strategy or list of techniques. Rather, we need the rescuing grace of God―grace that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents.

Freed from the burden of trying to manufacture life-change in our children’s hearts, we can embrace a grand perspective of parenting overflowing with vision, purpose, and joy. 

Location: D101

Leaders: Jeff Phillips / Doug Dixon

Curriculum: My New Life

All new Christians are excited to start their journey of faith. Unfortunately, for many, there is little foundation from which to build. Many new believers have no experience in reading the Bible or even knowing what it’s about. Countless others have no experience in the church or even an understanding of why the church is important. With so many unknowns, the new Christian can become easily discouraged by a lack of understanding of who a Christ-follower is.

For the believer to grow, it’s necessary to have an understanding of the gospel, God’s character, prayer, and so much more. Many resources for new Christians exist, but they can be overwhelming. They attempt to cover too much information and they use words that people new to the faith have most likely never even heard. So what’s a better way to support, encourage, and teach the new Christian what this new life in Christ looks like?

In My New Life, the new Christian will be given deep truths in short and simple-to-understand chapters of daily readings for weekly study. Whether completed individually or with a mentor, this study will help a new believer grow in knowledge of God’s Word. It will provide a foundation on which daily trust in Jesus will grow for the rest of their lives.

Session Topics:

1. My New Life in Christ
2. Understanding the Gospel
3. Knowing God
4. Following Jesus
5. Connecting to God’s Family
6. Joining God on Mission

Location: D102

Leaders: Paul Poe/Troy Catterton

Curriculum: Bible Studies for Life

 Winter 2025 Studies

Looking Forward to Christmas by Chad Keck (6 sessions)
Be reminded that Christmas is, first and foremost, a celebration of Christ’s coming to earth. Because of Him, we can look forward to hope, peace, joy, and love.

The Heart of Worship by Jordan and Audra Easley (6 sessions)
Discover how we are drawn into a deeper walk with God when we approach Him in worship that is genuine and appropriate.

Treasuring Who God Treasures by Emily Duncan (special focus session)
Better understand the sanctity of human life and see that God can do great things through those whom society casts aside.

Location: B102

Leaders: Jay King & Darrell Sober

Curriculum: Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul Tripp

What is your calling as a parent?

In the midst of folding laundry, coordinating carpool schedules, and breaking up fights, many parents get lost. Feeling pressure to do everything “right” and raise up “good” children, it’s easy to lose sight of our ultimate purpose as parents in the quest for practical tips and guaranteed formulas.

In this life-giving book, Paul Tripp offers parents much more than a to-do list. Instead, he presents us with a big-picture view of God’s plan for us as parents. Outlining fourteen foundational principles centered on the gospel, he shows that we need more than the latest parenting strategy or list of techniques. Rather, we need the rescuing grace of God―grace that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents.

Freed from the burden of trying to manufacture life-change in our children’s hearts, we can embrace a grand perspective of parenting overflowing with vision, purpose, and joy. 

Location: A102

Leader: Mike Causey

Curriculum: Bible Studies For Life

Winter 2025 

Looking Forward to Christmas by Matt Tullos (6 sessions)

Be reminded that Christmas is, first and foremost, a celebration of Christ’s coming to earth. Because of Him, we can look forward to hope, peace, joy, and love.

The Heart of Worship by Mike Harland (6 sessions)

Discover how we are drawn into a deeper walk with God when we approach Him in worship that is genuine and appropriate.

Treasuring Who God Treasures by Jeff Shultz (special focus session)

Better understand the sanctity of human life and see that God can do great things through those whom society casts aside.

Bible Studies for Life: Senior Adult Personal Study Guide - CSB® helps engage participants in Bible study before and during the group meeting, challenging them to live out their faith right where they are.

Topics include: anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, burn out, grief, forgiveness, etc

Each topic will be 6-8 weeks.