A Small Group is a great place to make connections with our church family and do life together, build friendships, learn God's Word, and have fun. No matter what kind of group you’re looking for or what stage of life you’re in, we want you to be in a community with people who encourage you and help you grow in Christ.

Spiritual growth best happens within the context of relationships.

WANT TO START A SMALL GROUP?
You can start a Small Group in three different ways. You can host a small group, lead a small group, or you have the option to be host and leader of a small group. 
click here to Start a Small Group
WANT TO JOIN A SMALL GROUP?
We have several options on different days of the week and areas of town. Scroll down to see our current offerings and then to fill out an interest form. Pastor Denis will then get back to you and give you more details!

Current Small Groups

Athans Small Group

Saturdays
Couples or Singles without kids - led by Steve and Gaitha Athans (meet in the Midway area)
Every other week

Crosby Small Group

Sundays
Singles and families (children welcomed) - led by Kevin and Kathleen Crosby (meet in Centralia)
Every week

Braik Small Group*

Sundays
Young couples (children welcomed) - led by Dan and Lindsey Braik (meet East of
Columbia 65201)
Every other week

Dencker & Faucett Small Group*

Tuesdays
Multigenerational - led by Sam & Emily Dencker and Bruce & Rhonda Faucett (meet East of Columbia 65201)
Every other week

Barrier Small Group

Sundays
Multigenerational - led by Bret and Sandra Barrier (via Zoom)
Every week

Brazilian Small Group

Fridays
Led by Denis and Erika Garijo (meet South of Columbia 65203)
Every other week

Emerson Small Group

Lidholm Small Group*

Tuesdays
Sundays
Mature Women, no childcare - led by Sarah Emerson (meet in 65202 area code)
Every week

Middle age couples - led by Eric and Susan Lidholm (meet South of Columbia 65203)
Every other week

Real Men

Thursdays
Men - led by Mike Burt (meets at Bob Evans)
Every other week, see events calendar under the connect tab to find out when they meet next. 

Special Needs Small Group

Weirich Small Group

Young Adult Small Groups

Sundays
Sundays
Sundays
Families of children with special needs - Led by Denis Garijo, Brian Schwartz, and Brad Bross (meet at the church)
Every other week
Multigenerational with childcare - Led by Jason & Megan Weirich (meet in 65202 area code)
Every other week
Young Adults ages 20-29, no childcare - One led by Jim & Karla Longhofer (meet in 65201 area code) and another one led by David & Pamela Kirshner (meet in the 65202 area code)
Every other week
*this group is currently at capacity

Sign up for a small group

We'd love to get you connected to a small group in your area. Fill out the form below to get started.

Small groups help people grow in their faith and build community. Our groups take place throughout the week in different neighborhoods, so use this form to find a group that's right for you. We'd love to have you join us!





















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