Fall Small Groups List
Here is a list of the available small groups:
DOING LIFE WITH YOUR ADULT CHILDREN.
Hal Kooistra – Meet most Tuesday nights – 6-7:30
Compared with the literature available for the early years of parenting there is relatively little available about the challenges of parenting an adult child. We will spend more time as a parent of an adult child then we will as the parent of a young child or teenager. Will give you perspective, insight, and practical guidance you need to move your relationships in a positive direction. Together will tackle some of the toughest and most common issues faced by parents who are struggling with their adult children. Adults only group but open to all.
YOUR LIFE IN CHRIST
New Believer Mentorship – 1 on 1 book study
Do you have questions about the foundations of the Christian faith? Are you new to your walk with Christ? This small group is for you! In this group you'll be connected with a mentor who will walk you through the book, "Your Life in Christ". During these 4 sessions, you'll talk through foundational topics about The Bible and our faith in Jesus. This small group is designed to be 1-1 discipleship and will take you deeper in your walk with Christ. Open to all.
KINGDOM MAN
Brad Rodemoyer – Thursday Nights – 7pm – 9/19-12/12
We will embark upon a discipleship study focusing on the Twelve Apostles, and how Jesus trained and prepared them for ministry. Our reference text will be Twelve Ordinary Men (How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness and What he Wants to Do With You) by John MacArthur. Cost for the book is $13. Open to all men.
LEARNING THE JESUS WAY OF LIFE
Carin & Leigh Ann – Online and 2 in-person meetings (TBD)
Using the Bible App, join with other women in a study online as well as have a couple in-person meetups as well! Open to all women.
MOM IS JUST WOW IN AN UPSIDE DOWN LIFE
Rachel Kloes – Once a month outing
Come and enjoy time with other moms from Hope Church at various outings all year long! Open to all moms
BOARD GAME BUDDIES
Jake Wesemann & Rick Zieman – Bi-Weekly Friday Nights – 6pm
Whether you are an experienced tabletop gamer or new but want to learn, this is going to be a great time! With a variety of games to play from complex to low thought, this group will be a time to learn something new and enjoy good conversation with great people. Over the course of a game there is a lot of opportunity to get to know each other and share what God is doing in our lives as well! Open to all.
YOUNG AT HEART
Victor & Doug – Thursdays 10/3-1031 – 1pm
We plan to do a curriculum study entitled, "Help is Here, " by Max Lucado. It will help us find fresh strength and purpose in the power of the Holy Spirit. We will meet, at church, for 5 consecutive Thursdays, 1 PM, starting October 3 and ending October 31. Light refreshments will be served.
A Study Guide will be required, and a textbook is optional but highly recommended. Open to all 55 and wiser.
DOING LIFE WITH YOUR ADULT CHILDREN.
Hal Kooistra – Meet most Tuesday nights – 6-7:30
Compared with the literature available for the early years of parenting there is relatively little available about the challenges of parenting an adult child. We will spend more time as a parent of an adult child then we will as the parent of a young child or teenager. Will give you perspective, insight, and practical guidance you need to move your relationships in a positive direction. Together will tackle some of the toughest and most common issues faced by parents who are struggling with their adult children. Adults only group but open to all.
YOUR LIFE IN CHRIST
New Believer Mentorship – 1 on 1 book study
Do you have questions about the foundations of the Christian faith? Are you new to your walk with Christ? This small group is for you! In this group you'll be connected with a mentor who will walk you through the book, "Your Life in Christ". During these 4 sessions, you'll talk through foundational topics about The Bible and our faith in Jesus. This small group is designed to be 1-1 discipleship and will take you deeper in your walk with Christ. Open to all.
KINGDOM MAN
Brad Rodemoyer – Thursday Nights – 7pm – 9/19-12/12
We will embark upon a discipleship study focusing on the Twelve Apostles, and how Jesus trained and prepared them for ministry. Our reference text will be Twelve Ordinary Men (How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness and What he Wants to Do With You) by John MacArthur. Cost for the book is $13. Open to all men.
LEARNING THE JESUS WAY OF LIFE
Carin & Leigh Ann – Online and 2 in-person meetings (TBD)
Using the Bible App, join with other women in a study online as well as have a couple in-person meetups as well! Open to all women.
MOM IS JUST WOW IN AN UPSIDE DOWN LIFE
Rachel Kloes – Once a month outing
Come and enjoy time with other moms from Hope Church at various outings all year long! Open to all moms
BOARD GAME BUDDIES
Jake Wesemann & Rick Zieman – Bi-Weekly Friday Nights – 6pm
Whether you are an experienced tabletop gamer or new but want to learn, this is going to be a great time! With a variety of games to play from complex to low thought, this group will be a time to learn something new and enjoy good conversation with great people. Over the course of a game there is a lot of opportunity to get to know each other and share what God is doing in our lives as well! Open to all.
YOUNG AT HEART
Victor & Doug – Thursdays 10/3-1031 – 1pm
We plan to do a curriculum study entitled, "Help is Here, " by Max Lucado. It will help us find fresh strength and purpose in the power of the Holy Spirit. We will meet, at church, for 5 consecutive Thursdays, 1 PM, starting October 3 and ending October 31. Light refreshments will be served.
A Study Guide will be required, and a textbook is optional but highly recommended. Open to all 55 and wiser.
THE INTENTIONAL FATHER
Josh Kloes – Bi-Weekly Monday Nights – 6pm
This group is for dads, particularly those raising kids still in-the-home. We'll be reading and discussing Jon Tyson's great book, The Intentional Father which explores being intentional and having a plan when it comes to the growth and formation of our kids, and the joy that comes from that journey. After our discussion ends, guys are invited to stick around and watch Monday Night Football! Snacks will be provided, but also welcomed. Open to fathers of young kids.
SAWDUST & SCRIPTURE
Ken Kloes – Bi-Weekly Saturday Mornings
If you have ever had a woodworking project you’ve wanted to try to do but don’t have either the tools, the know-how, or either, then this group is for you! Bring your idea and material and work together with others to make that dream project a reality! All the while enjoying uplifting conversation and talking about life and the Bible. Open to all.
YTH HANGOUT
Jake & Taylor Wesemann – Bi-Weekly Thursday Nights - 6pm
A fun night of food, fellowship, some games and a Jesus talk await the students! On nice evening we might even walk to the park or make a fire and cook some s’mores. A great event to invite a friend as well!
Open to 6th-12th grade students.
MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE
Tom Kidwell – Sunday Nights
Men's Sunday Night Golf continues until the weather no longer allows. We always have a great time at Flagg Creek. We play for the twilight rate, and all skill levels are welcome. If you're interested in being added to the weekly golf invite list. Open to all men.
YOUNG KIDS PLAY DATE
Lucas and Lindsay Kastening – Bi-Weekly Thursday Nights – 6pm
Meet up at the park and let the kids (hopefully) wear themselves down while the parents can enjoy some conversation and walk through a Bible study together. Open to all families with younger kids.
CREATION CARE
Craig Billington – Weekly Saturday Mornings – 9am
We will be discussing the topic of creation and why it is important to care for it and what caring for creation means and looks like in practice. The group will be a mixture of discussion and prayer meetings, taking hike and tours in nature, and service opportunities doing ecological restoration activities. Open to all.
FRIDAYS FIRESIDE
Taylor Wesemann – Bi-Weekly Friday Nights – 6pm
Come and hang out with other families that have children in Hope Kids. There will be games, snacks, a fire, a trampoline and swing set for the kids to play on as well as a big backyard for them to run around.
Open to all families with kids in Hope Kids.
Josh Kloes – Bi-Weekly Monday Nights – 6pm
This group is for dads, particularly those raising kids still in-the-home. We'll be reading and discussing Jon Tyson's great book, The Intentional Father which explores being intentional and having a plan when it comes to the growth and formation of our kids, and the joy that comes from that journey. After our discussion ends, guys are invited to stick around and watch Monday Night Football! Snacks will be provided, but also welcomed. Open to fathers of young kids.
SAWDUST & SCRIPTURE
Ken Kloes – Bi-Weekly Saturday Mornings
If you have ever had a woodworking project you’ve wanted to try to do but don’t have either the tools, the know-how, or either, then this group is for you! Bring your idea and material and work together with others to make that dream project a reality! All the while enjoying uplifting conversation and talking about life and the Bible. Open to all.
YTH HANGOUT
Jake & Taylor Wesemann – Bi-Weekly Thursday Nights - 6pm
A fun night of food, fellowship, some games and a Jesus talk await the students! On nice evening we might even walk to the park or make a fire and cook some s’mores. A great event to invite a friend as well!
Open to 6th-12th grade students.
MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE
Tom Kidwell – Sunday Nights
Men's Sunday Night Golf continues until the weather no longer allows. We always have a great time at Flagg Creek. We play for the twilight rate, and all skill levels are welcome. If you're interested in being added to the weekly golf invite list. Open to all men.
YOUNG KIDS PLAY DATE
Lucas and Lindsay Kastening – Bi-Weekly Thursday Nights – 6pm
Meet up at the park and let the kids (hopefully) wear themselves down while the parents can enjoy some conversation and walk through a Bible study together. Open to all families with younger kids.
CREATION CARE
Craig Billington – Weekly Saturday Mornings – 9am
We will be discussing the topic of creation and why it is important to care for it and what caring for creation means and looks like in practice. The group will be a mixture of discussion and prayer meetings, taking hike and tours in nature, and service opportunities doing ecological restoration activities. Open to all.
FRIDAYS FIRESIDE
Taylor Wesemann – Bi-Weekly Friday Nights – 6pm
Come and hang out with other families that have children in Hope Kids. There will be games, snacks, a fire, a trampoline and swing set for the kids to play on as well as a big backyard for them to run around.
Open to all families with kids in Hope Kids.
Small Groups Signup Form
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!