LIFEGroups
We aren't meant to do life alone!
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LIFEGroups are designed to help us connect and know we BELONG as part of God's family​LIFEGroups carry out the Discipleship Essentials: Worship, Grow, Serve, Give, and Reach.
You were made to BELONG
Visit any LIFEGROUP to check it out. Groups meet Sundays, Wednesdays, and throughout the week.
SUNDAY 9:30 AM
El Camino
Líderes: Angel y Maria Morrobel
Habitación: A-106
Un grupo de habla hispana, que llega a las personas de nuestra comunidad para estudiar la Palabra de Dios junto con alegría y energía.​
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TEN24
Leader: Micah & Cait Vaughan/Sookil & Erin Lee
Room: A-209
A group of young adults, from 20's to 30's who study the Bible and "do life" together during the week.
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Phoebe
Leaders: Mary Wright; Kay Cathey
Room: A-112
A group of senior women who are committed to applying God’s Word to daily living and meeting together regularly for fellowship and service.
Son's Worshippers
Leaders: Riley & Marcelle Shelnutt
Room: Bayview Room
A group primarily of people who are 65+. We study the Bible together on Sundays and connect with each other throughout the week.
New Hope
Leader: Maedell Bass
Room: A-109
A group of mostly older women who are involved in ministry and show compassion and care for one another and truly treat each other like family.
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Good News
Leader: Tim & Tanya Wright
Room: A-108
​​A group of mostly 70+ adults who love studying God’s Word, sharing Him with others, and care deeply for one another.
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Bereans
Leaders: Steve & Gail Faris; Steve & Jordan Renna; Randy & Dara Johns
Room: A-201
​In the book of Acts, the "Bereans" were a group of people who "searched the Scripture.” We are a multi-generational group, ages
30's - 70's.
Journey
Leaders: Scott & Sharon Wilcoxen; Alain & Evelyn Beliveau
Room: A-202
Our group's desire is to share faith, fellowship, and friendship through in-depth teaching of the Word, living as unto Christ, and engaging our world for the kingdom. Ages 50s-60s.
Wright Place
Leaders: Mike & Linda Hayes
Room: A-105
A group of mostly couples who are 70+ and who love the Word and love to meet needs in our church and community.
Word of Life
Leader: John Lieb
Room: A-107
A group of senior men who are committed to studying and applying God’s Word to daily living.
A.C.T.S.
Leader: Bill Grigsby/John & Lissa Corley
Room: A-206
A.C.T.S. stands for Active Christians Training and Serving. A group of people, in their 50s-60s, who enjoy studying God's Word with practical application to challenges we face.
Rickie's Group
Leader: Art & Vicky Wilson
Room: A-207
A group of singles and married, both young and older, who love each other, learn together from God's Word, and pray for each other weekly. ​
SUNDAY 11:00 AM
College-Aged Group
Leaders: Jack & Bridgette Skiles
Room: A-109
After high school is a crucial stage of life where God does amazing things through you for the Kingdom! Join us as we grow together and become who God has created us to be.
Anchored
Leaders: Jeremy & Kelley Hefner
Room: A-206
All ages, primarily with middle school and high school kids, who study the Bible together on Sunday mornings and "do life" together throughout the week.
Crump/Yeager
Leaders: Stephen & Isabel Crump/Phillip & Laura Young
Room: A-202
Adults in their 20s-40s, primarily with middle school aged kids and younger. We study the Bible together on Sunday mornings and “do life” together throughout the week.
Barrett
Leaders: Roger & Kaye Barrett
Room: A-207
Married and singles, all adult ages. Studying books of the Bible, growing in understanding of Scripture, encouraging and praying for one another, and living out God's Word together.
Salt Life
Leaders: Neil & Casondra Woods/ Mike & Nadia Hammond
Room: A-209
​Open to adults of all ages, but mostly focused toward parents of teens and young adults. Our group loves studying God's Word together, serving, fellowshipping and encouraging one another throughout the week.
Compartiendo la Verdad
Líderes: Líderes: Santiago Gordillo y Karla Jativa
Habitación: A-106
El propósito del estudio Compartiendo la Verdad es exponer la verdad basada el la palabra de Dios. En el estudio escudriñamos la palabra, versículo por versículo exponiendo la verdad bíblica.
Ochs/Brown
Leaders: Jonathan & Stacy Ochs/Chris & Kelly Brown
Room: A-201
A group of adults 30s-40s, primarily with children and students, who study the Bible and share life together.
Adults with Special Needs
Leaders: Matt and Stacey Cooper/JJ and Davana Cline
Room: A-105
Our group meets people where they are, helping them belong to God's family as we grow in faith in a welcoming and supportive community.
SUNDAY 6:00 PM
Spirit & Truth
Leaders: Brett & Holly Barkman; JJ & Davana Cline
Room: A-105
An intergenerational group, who seeks to become more like Jesus by studying the Bible, praying together, encouraging one another, building new friendships and sharing life together.
WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM
Forged
Leaders: John & Sandy Stokes; Dan & Kelly Haley
Room: A-201
Young married couples, ages 20s-30s. Our group seeks to have God-honoring marriages by living out the principles of God's Word.
Ketchem
Leaders: Randy and Paula Ketchem
Room: A-210
Our group is for adults of all ages, whether you’re a young adult or just young at heart. Our heart is to dive into God’s Word, pray together, grow in faith, build friendships, and serve others.
Walker/Wyatt
Leaders: Jason & Laura Lee Walker; Justin & Christy Wyatt
Room: A-202
A group of adults, 30's-40's, who study the Bible and 'do life' together throughout the week.
Williams/Van Sant
Leaders: Scott & Tammy Williams; Michael & Dana
Van Sant
Room: A-207
An intergenerational group of married and singles. We study the Bible, encourage each other, and meet during the week for fellowship and accountability.
Joy Group
Leader: Cathy Calhoun & Tara Dunkle
Room: A-107
An intergenerational women’s group of singles, married, and those whose husbands do not attend church. Through God’s Word, we are equipping one another to become who God has created us to be.
Byrd/Schore
Leaders: Bryson & Melissa Byrd; Josh & Erin Schore
Room: A-209
Adults of all ages and stages who desire to study God's Word, pray, and support one another as we apply Biblical teaching to our lives. Fellowship and fun occasionally included!
McCraney/Kaylor
McCraney/Kaylor
Leaders: Josh and Ruth McCraney & Ed and Pam Kaylor
Room: A-112
Our desire is to grow together in becoming the men and women that God created us to be – by encouraging, comforting, and urging one another to live lives worthy of God. We are open to all ages and stages of life!
THURSDAY 6:00 PM
Young Adult
Leaders: Richard & Rose Marie Martin; Justin & Christy Wyatt
Room: Bayview Room 6pm
A group of post-college, young adults in their 20s and 30s, both singles and married. Our desire is to grow together as a group as we grow together in God’s Word. Please email michael@churchonbayshore.org for location information.
SPECIALTY GROUPS
Wicker/Brooke
Mondays, Weekly
Time: 10am | Adult Commons
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Leaders: Lynn Wicker; Sue Brooke
Room: A-109
Intergenerational women’s group who is committed to studying God’s Word and building community with one another.
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Parakaleo
Wednesdays, Weekly
Time: 6pm | Location: A-111
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Parakaleo is a support group that prays for, supports, and comforts those who have a loved one suffering from a life controlling issue which has taken them on a path away from God.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Tuesdays, Weekly
Time: 6:30pm | Adult Commons
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ESL provides English language lessons and Bible devotions through peer relationships and teachers and offers a place of connection for English language learners.
RESOURCES
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Learning to Read the Bible Faith
Multiply - Chan Crazy Love- Chan
Living By the Book - Hendricks Radical- Platt
Women of the Word – Wilkin Transformation- Robert Jr.
Growing Up – Gallaty The Pursuit of Holiness-Bridges
Firmly Planted - Gallaty Follow Me- Platt
Reading the Bible for All Its Worth
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