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Life Groups

Life Groups meet together, and further discuss the sermons from our Sunday Morning services, pray together and are missional in mindset.

Name Day Time Type Area Campus
Carson - Bailey Men's Life Group Saturday 8:30 AM Men's Online
Carson - Bailey Men's Life Group
Leader: Chris Carson

This is a Life Group for Men. Join us as we dive into weekly sermons.

Carson - Bailey Men's Life Group

Online
Men's
Saturday
8:30 AM
Cousineau Men's Group Saturday Morning Men's Off Campus
Cousineau Men's Group
Leader: Robert Cousineau

Our group meets in person at the Birmingham YMCA and online simultaneously.

Cousineau Men's Group

Off Campus
Men's
Saturday
Morning
Holleman Men's Life Group Saturday 9:00 AM Men's At the Church
Holleman Men's Life Group
Leader: Todd Holleman

Ongoing weekly.

Join us as we go over Sunday's message through in depth and thought provoking conversation.

Holleman Men's Life Group

At the Church
Men's
Saturday
9:00 AM
Mautz/Devon Life Group Sunday 6:00 PM Coed Off Campus
Mautz/Devon Life Group
Leader: Tim Mautz

A group of singles and couples with older children, who love the Lord, their families, and encouraging one another in our walk with God.

Mautz/Devon Life Group

Off Campus
Coed
Sunday
6:00 PM
Men's Pickleball League Sunday 6:00 PM Men's Off Campus
Men's Pickleball League  (Full Group)
Leader: Ryan Gilliam

Come join us for our first Pickleball League! Come ready for some fun and competitive games! 

Men's Pickleball League

Off Campus
Men's
Sunday
6:00 PM
Molnar Men's Life Group Monday 8:30 AM Men's At the Church
Molnar Men's Life Group
Leader: Robert L. Molnar

Come join us as we discuss Sunday morning services, and dive deeper into God's word together.

Molnar Men's Life Group

At the Church
Men's
Monday
8:30 AM
Ramos Men's Life Group Monday 7:00 PM Men's At the Church
Ramos Men's Life Group
Leader: Ruben Ramos
At the Church
Men's
Monday
7:00 PM
Young Life Group Sunday 6:00 PM Coed Online
Young Life Group
Leader: Donna Young

Co-Ed group striving to lift each other up as we follow God, with emphasis on prayer, God's word and fellowship. Our mission is to connect with each other and develop a sense of community.

Zoom Link: https://martinrea.zoom.us/j/98448507000

Online
Coed
Sunday
6:00 PM

Bible Studies

Bible Studies are groups where the discussion material is a specific book of the Bible, or some Bible study groups will methodically go through the entire Bible.

Name Day Time Type Area Campus
Battle Plan For Prayer - Robert Brown Wednesday 7:00 PM Men's At the Church
Battle Plan For Prayer - Robert Brown
Leader: Robert G. Brown II

Men's Bible Study | September 25 - November 13 | 7PM | Room 140

Develop a deeper walk with God as you seek the Lord for your battles first. The Battle Plan for Prayer Bible study equips believers to create their own prayer strategy and be specific and strategic in prayer.

Battle Plan For Prayer Fall 2024

At the Church
Men's
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Childcare Available
Bible Class - LaRue Davis Sunday 11:15 AM Coed At the Church
Bible Class - LaRue Davis
Leader: LaRue Davis

Co-ed Bible Study | Ongoing | 11:15AM | Room 210

Every week we will study a chapter in the Bible. Currently, we are in 1 Samuel Chapter 23. If you love to study the word of God please join our class.

JOIN GROUP

At the Church
Coed
Sunday
11:15 AM
Childcare Available
BYA Small Group - Emma Christmas Sunday 7:00 PM Coed Off Campus
BYA Small Group - Emma Christmas  (Full Group)
Leader: Emma Christmas

September 8 - December 15

Faith isn't something you should do alone - not if you want to go deeper. Small groups are a place for you to connect with other young adults and explore your faith in a safe environment. 

*Meets every other week*

THIS GROUP IS FULL

Off Campus
Coed
Sunday
7:00 PM
BYA Small Group - Monique Clemmon Saturday 7:00 PM Women's Off Campus
BYA Small Group - Monique Clemmon  
Leader: Monique Clemmon

September 14 - December 21

Faith isn't something you should do alone - not if you want to go deeper. Small groups are a place for you to connect with other young adults and explore your faith in a safe environment. 

*Meets every other week*

BYA Small Group - Monique Clemmon

Off Campus
Women's
Saturday
7:00 PM
BYA Small Group - Pastor Luke Tuesday 7:00 PM Coed Off Campus
BYA Small Group - Pastor Luke  (Full Group)
Leader: Luke Bonzelaar

September 10 - December 17

Faith isn't something you should do alone - not if you want to go deeper. Small groups are a place for you to connect with other young adults and explore your faith in a safe environment.

*Meets every other week*

THIS GROUP IS FULL

Off Campus
Coed
Tuesday
7:00 PM
Discerning The Voice of God Monday 6:30 PM Women's At the Church
Discerning The Voice of God
Leader: Caron Sudek

Women's Bible Study | September 23 - November 11 | 6:30PM | Factory 1

Discover the root to clear and daily communication with God - humble obedience. Learn how surrender unlocks His many blessings intended for us, centers us in His will, and helps discern His voice in everyday life through this study.

September 23rd - November 11th

Supplies: Purchase the workbook online and bring to the first day of class.

Discerning the Voice of God

At the Church
Women's
Monday
6:30 PM
Going Through Genesis Tuesday 7:00 PM Men's At the Church
Going Through Genesis
Leader: Terrence Wilson

Men's Bible Study | September 24 - November 12 | 7PM | Online

Join us as we study the Book of Genesis, verse by verse!

Going Through Genesis

At the Church
Men's
Tuesday
7:00 PM
Luke in the Land - Walking with Jesus in His First - Century World Tuesday 9:30 AM Women's At the Church
Luke in the Land - Walking with Jesus in His First - Century World
Leader: Pat Grant

Women's Bible Study | September 24 - November 12 | 9:30AM | Factory 1

Follow Kristi through Israel as we study snapshots of the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that will take you to many locations in Israel and see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everyone.

September 24 - November 12th

Please purchase workbook and bring to first day.

Luke In the Land - Walking with Jesus

At the Church
Women's
Tuesday
9:30 AM
Childcare Available
Miracles Happen to People Like Me Wednesday 7:00 PM Men's At the Church
Miracles Happen to People Like Me
Leader: Henry Marbly

Men's Bible Study | September 25 - November 13 | 7PM | Room 145

Empowering Men to believe in Miracles, but trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Miracles Happen to People Like Me

At the Church
Men's
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Childcare Available
Mom2Mom Comparison Girl Tuesday 9:30 AM Women's At the Church
Mom2Mom Comparison Girl
Leader: Krista Duval

Women's Bible Study | September 24 - October 15 | 9:30AM | Factory 2

More than ever women are searching for social connection. But sometimes social connection can tempt women into playing the comparison game. Shannon Pokin's helps women navigate our world of measuring up and focus instead on listening to the words of Jesus, who, interestingly enough, never told us not to compare ourselves.

Supplies: Purchase the workbook online and bring to the first day of class.

September 24 - October 15

Mom2Mom Comparison Girl

At the Church
Women's
Tuesday
9:30 AM
Childcare Available
Mom2Mom Rahab "Don't Judge Me, God Says I'm Qualified" Tuesday 9:30 AM Women's At the Church
Mom2Mom Rahab "Don't Judge Me, God Says I'm Qualified"
Leader: Krista Duval

Women's Bible Study | October 22 - November 19 | 9:30am | Factory 2

This Bible study will take you through Rehab's story as she trusted God's final word about her worth above society's. You will learn how to shed unhelpful labels and fears, and instead revel in God's unconditional love and acceptance of you-just as you are. You can be free from shame and doubt.

Supplies: Purchase the workbook online and bring to the first day of class.

October 22 - November 19

Mom2Mom Rehab "Don't Judge Me"

At the Church
Women's
Tuesday
9:30 AM
Childcare Available
Purposeful Parables Study Tuesday 7:00 PM Women's At the Church
Purposeful Parables Study
Leader: Ivy Clark

Tuesday's | Room 224

You're invited to study God's Word through parables of the Bible. It doesn't matter if you've been a Christian for an hour, still seeking, or a Christian your entire life- all levels of faith are welcome! Together we will pursue Christ through study, worship and prayer along with other women. SPOILER ALERT: JESUS WASN'T THE ONLY ONE TO TELL PARABLES!

Supplies: Bible

At the Church
Women's
Tuesday
7:00 PM
Revelation Bible Class Sunday 11:00 AM Coed At the Church
Revelation Bible Class
Leader: Jim Vawter

Co-ed Bible Study | Ongoing | 11AM | Room 203

The class will consist of a verse-by-verse study on Revelation through a 40 to 45-minute video by Pastor Allen Nolan. We will look at Greek and Hebrew meaning to key words.

Currently we are in the seventh seal of Revelation 8:1. Apostle John's vision becomes understandable.

All are welcome to attend.

Bible Study: Adult Bible Class - Jim Vawter

At the Church
Coed
Sunday
11:00 AM
Childcare Available
Women's Bible Study: The Book of Acts Friday 9:00 AM Women's At the Church
Women's Bible Study: The Book of Acts
Leader: Kathy Ramos

Ongoing | 9AM-10:30AM | Early Childhood 1

This study will walk through the book of Acts. Come and dive deep into this amazing book of the New Testament.

Women's Bible Study: The Book of Acts

At the Church
Women's
Friday
9:00 AM

Book Studies

Book Studies are groups whose discussion material comes from a book, or devotional and will always be Bible based.

Name Day Time Type Area Campus
Battle Plan For Prayer - Robert Brown Wednesday 7:00 PM Men's At the Church
Battle Plan For Prayer - Robert Brown
Leader: Robert G. Brown II

Men's Bible Study | September 25 - November 13 | 7PM | Room 140

Develop a deeper walk with God as you seek the Lord for your battles first. The Battle Plan for Prayer Bible study equips believers to create their own prayer strategy and be specific and strategic in prayer.

Battle Plan For Prayer Fall 2024

At the Church
Men's
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Childcare Available
Bible Class - LaRue Davis Sunday 11:15 AM Coed At the Church
Bible Class - LaRue Davis
Leader: LaRue Davis

Co-ed Bible Study | Ongoing | 11:15AM | Room 210

Every week we will study a chapter in the Bible. Currently, we are in 1 Samuel Chapter 23. If you love to study the word of God please join our class.

JOIN GROUP

At the Church
Coed
Sunday
11:15 AM
Childcare Available
BYA Small Group - Emma Christmas Sunday 7:00 PM Coed Off Campus
BYA Small Group - Emma Christmas  (Full Group)
Leader: Emma Christmas

September 8 - December 15

Faith isn't something you should do alone - not if you want to go deeper. Small groups are a place for you to connect with other young adults and explore your faith in a safe environment. 

*Meets every other week*

THIS GROUP IS FULL

Off Campus
Coed
Sunday
7:00 PM
BYA Small Group - Monique Clemmon Saturday 7:00 PM Women's Off Campus
BYA Small Group - Monique Clemmon  
Leader: Monique Clemmon

September 14 - December 21

Faith isn't something you should do alone - not if you want to go deeper. Small groups are a place for you to connect with other young adults and explore your faith in a safe environment. 

*Meets every other week*

BYA Small Group - Monique Clemmon

Off Campus
Women's
Saturday
7:00 PM
BYA Small Group - Pastor Luke Tuesday 7:00 PM Coed Off Campus
BYA Small Group - Pastor Luke  (Full Group)
Leader: Luke Bonzelaar

September 10 - December 17

Faith isn't something you should do alone - not if you want to go deeper. Small groups are a place for you to connect with other young adults and explore your faith in a safe environment.

*Meets every other week*

THIS GROUP IS FULL

Off Campus
Coed
Tuesday
7:00 PM
Discerning The Voice of God Monday 6:30 PM Women's At the Church
Discerning The Voice of God
Leader: Caron Sudek

Women's Bible Study | September 23 - November 11 | 6:30PM | Factory 1

Discover the root to clear and daily communication with God - humble obedience. Learn how surrender unlocks His many blessings intended for us, centers us in His will, and helps discern His voice in everyday life through this study.

September 23rd - November 11th

Supplies: Purchase the workbook online and bring to the first day of class.

Discerning the Voice of God

At the Church
Women's
Monday
6:30 PM
Going Through Genesis Tuesday 7:00 PM Men's At the Church
Going Through Genesis
Leader: Terrence Wilson

Men's Bible Study | September 24 - November 12 | 7PM | Online

Join us as we study the Book of Genesis, verse by verse!

Going Through Genesis

At the Church
Men's
Tuesday
7:00 PM
Luke in the Land - Walking with Jesus in His First - Century World Tuesday 9:30 AM Women's At the Church
Luke in the Land - Walking with Jesus in His First - Century World
Leader: Pat Grant

Women's Bible Study | September 24 - November 12 | 9:30AM | Factory 1

Follow Kristi through Israel as we study snapshots of the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that will take you to many locations in Israel and see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everyone.

September 24 - November 12th

Please purchase workbook and bring to first day.

Luke In the Land - Walking with Jesus

At the Church
Women's
Tuesday
9:30 AM
Childcare Available
Miracles Happen to People Like Me Wednesday 7:00 PM Men's At the Church
Miracles Happen to People Like Me
Leader: Henry Marbly

Men's Bible Study | September 25 - November 13 | 7PM | Room 145

Empowering Men to believe in Miracles, but trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Miracles Happen to People Like Me

At the Church
Men's
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Childcare Available
Mom2Mom Comparison Girl Tuesday 9:30 AM Women's At the Church
Mom2Mom Comparison Girl
Leader: Krista Duval

Women's Bible Study | September 24 - October 15 | 9:30AM | Factory 2

More than ever women are searching for social connection. But sometimes social connection can tempt women into playing the comparison game. Shannon Pokin's helps women navigate our world of measuring up and focus instead on listening to the words of Jesus, who, interestingly enough, never told us not to compare ourselves.

Supplies: Purchase the workbook online and bring to the first day of class.

September 24 - October 15

Mom2Mom Comparison Girl

At the Church
Women's
Tuesday
9:30 AM
Childcare Available
Mom2Mom Rahab "Don't Judge Me, God Says I'm Qualified" Tuesday 9:30 AM Women's At the Church
Mom2Mom Rahab "Don't Judge Me, God Says I'm Qualified"
Leader: Krista Duval

Women's Bible Study | October 22 - November 19 | 9:30am | Factory 2

This Bible study will take you through Rehab's story as she trusted God's final word about her worth above society's. You will learn how to shed unhelpful labels and fears, and instead revel in God's unconditional love and acceptance of you-just as you are. You can be free from shame and doubt.

Supplies: Purchase the workbook online and bring to the first day of class.

October 22 - November 19

Mom2Mom Rehab "Don't Judge Me"

At the Church
Women's
Tuesday
9:30 AM
Childcare Available
Purposeful Parables Study Tuesday 7:00 PM Women's At the Church
Purposeful Parables Study
Leader: Ivy Clark

Tuesday's | Room 224

You're invited to study God's Word through parables of the Bible. It doesn't matter if you've been a Christian for an hour, still seeking, or a Christian your entire life- all levels of faith are welcome! Together we will pursue Christ through study, worship and prayer along with other women. SPOILER ALERT: JESUS WASN'T THE ONLY ONE TO TELL PARABLES!

Supplies: Bible

At the Church
Women's
Tuesday
7:00 PM
Revelation Bible Class Sunday 11:00 AM Coed At the Church
Revelation Bible Class
Leader: Jim Vawter

Co-ed Bible Study | Ongoing | 11AM | Room 203

The class will consist of a verse-by-verse study on Revelation through a 40 to 45-minute video by Pastor Allen Nolan. We will look at Greek and Hebrew meaning to key words.

Currently we are in the seventh seal of Revelation 8:1. Apostle John's vision becomes understandable.

All are welcome to attend.

Bible Study: Adult Bible Class - Jim Vawter

At the Church
Coed
Sunday
11:00 AM
Childcare Available
Women's Bible Study: The Book of Acts Friday 9:00 AM Women's At the Church
Women's Bible Study: The Book of Acts
Leader: Kathy Ramos

Ongoing | 9AM-10:30AM | Early Childhood 1

This study will walk through the book of Acts. Come and dive deep into this amazing book of the New Testament.

Women's Bible Study: The Book of Acts

At the Church
Women's
Friday
9:00 AM

Classes

Classes are designed to help people learn and grow through a leader teaching a specific topic. Example: Support Groups, Financial Peace

Name Day Time Type Area Campus
Confronting Cancer with Faith! Wednesday 7:00 PM Women's At the Church
Confronting Cancer with Faith!
Leader: Marilyn Fulkerson

This class is for women that are currently going through CA or have survived it as I have 3 times. There is always hope and we need to hold on to that with our faith in Jesus. This is a class where you can share your experience, your hope, your faith, and your fear!

Confronting Cancer with Faith

At the Church
Women's
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Childcare Available
Divorce Care Sunday 11:15 AM Coed At the Church
Divorce Care
Leader: Holly White-Holliday

Co-ed Class | Ongoing | 11:15AM

Divorce Care's life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce.

Divorce Care - Holly White

At the Church
Coed
Sunday
11:15 AM
Childcare Available
Financial Peace University (Fall 2024) Wednesday 6:30 PM Coed At the Church
Financial Peace University (Fall 2024)
Leader: Carlton Comer

Co-ed Class | September 25 - November 20 | 6:30PM

This is a nine-week course to help individuals master their money. It teaches through a godly perspective on how to effectively use a budget, reduce debt, live without credit cards, and save for the future. The class will be held in person on Wednesday nights, from 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm  

Financial Peace University (Fall 2024)

At the Church
Coed
Wednesday
6:30 PM
Childcare Available
Financial Peace University (Winter 2025) Wednesday 6:30 PM Coed At the Church
Financial Peace University (Winter 2025)
Leader: Carlton Comer

January 22, 2025 through March 19, 2025

This is a nine-week course to help individuals master their money. It teaches through a Godly perspective on how to effectively use a budget, reduce debt, live without credit cards, and save for the future. This class will be held in person on Wednesday nights, from 6:30pm - 8:15pm

Financial Peace University (Winter 2025)

At the Church
Coed
Wednesday
6:30 PM
Childcare Available
Grief Share Wednesday 6:30 PM Coed At the Church
Grief Share
Leader: Lawana Williams

Co-ed Class | September 11, 2024 - October 23, 2024 | 6:30PM

GriefShare is a grief recovery support group where you can find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one. Join us from 6:30pm-8:30pm in room 250.

Grief Share

At the Church
Coed
Wednesday
6:30 PM
Childcare Available
Grieving Together Saturday Morning Coed At the Church
Grieving Together
Leader: Kathy Ramos

Co-ed Class | Ongoing | 10AM

If you are grieving the death of a loved one please join us for a time of prayer.

Grieving Together

At the Church
Coed
Saturday
Morning
Sisters On The Move Saturday 9:00 AM Women's At the Church
Sisters On The Move
Leader: Cheri Anderson

August 31 - November 9

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us as we get moving spiritually and physically for the Lord. In turn, we can better serve in the Kingdom of God.

At the Church
Women's
Saturday
9:00 AM
Surviving The Holidays Sunday 11:15 AM Coed At the Church
Surviving The Holidays
Leader: Holly White-Holliday

This is an extension of Divorce Care

After separation or divorce, your Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays won't look the same as they used to. Traditions change. Some family members won't be there. Social gatherings can feel stressful. But Divorce Care Surviving the Holidays can help! In this class we will discuss, managing difficult emotions, surviving social events, giving your child a good holiday experience, and finding hope in your future!

At the Church
Coed
Sunday
11:15 AM
Childcare Available

Kendall Trewern

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