Groups

Growth Group - Unoffendable
Leaders:        Russ & Tina Shearer                         
Location:       Northern Peoria/Dunlap                    
Start Date:    January 26th                                   
Weekly:         Thursdays at 6:00pm                       
Duration:       7 Weeks
Childcare:      Yes                                                 
Cost:               $15                                                 

In our culture, anger and offense are daily encounters. But what if we learn to follow the way of Jesus and give up our right to be offended? This 6 week bible study shares practical ways to live life with less stress, more freedom, and more love for others  – flourishing the way God intended. “In his highly entertaining style, the author seeks to lift the religious burdens from our backs and allow us to experience the joy of gratitude every day of our lives.”   

Growth Group - Gospel Fluency
Leader:     Kevin Mathewson                                         
Location:   Bartonville
Start Date: January 25th                                    
Weekly:     Wednesdays at 6:30pm                           
Duration:   9 weeks                                                 
Childcare:  No                                                             
Cost:          $25 (scholarships available)

So many of us long to live life in the fullness of God – believing his truths, trusting His promises, and remembering all He has done for us. But in the day to day “normal” and “busy” we so often forget the transforming truth of the Gospel. Learn to live the Jesus-centered life as we walk through the truths of the Gospel and let them permeate the “everyday stuff of life.” A simple, practical approach to strengthening/ renewing faith.

Growth Group - Financial Peace University
Leader:         Cara Green
Location:      Ignite Groups Room
Start Date:   January 23rd
Weekly:        Mondays at 6:00pm
Duration:      9 weeks
Childcare:     No  
Cost:             $80 (scholarships available)

Find increasing levels of freedom from the stress of finances with Financial Peace University (FPU). Learn more about God’s way of handling money – getting rid of debt, spending and saving wisely, being generous. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. 

Growth Group - Overwhelmed
Leader:    Adam Martin
Location:  Central Peoria
Start Date: January 24th
Weekly:    Tuesdays at 6:00pm
Duration:  7 Weeks
Childcare: No
Cost:         $15

Life is often overwhelming. Stress, anxiety, depression, and worry seek to disintegrate our faith. But this study is built on the premise that when we shift our focus from our circumstances to Christ, everything changes. If you are feeling weighed down or trapped by your circumstances, allow this study to remind you that God is greater than your struggle and is more than able to guide you through to an abundant, joy-filled life.

Growth Group - Marriage Is ___________
Leader:      CJ & Sarah Fisher
Location:    Peoria
Start Date: Starting January 24th
Duration:    12 weeks   
Weekly:      Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Childcare:   Yes

Whether your relationship is struggling or spectacular (or somewhere in between), God has great things to teach us about how to thrive as a couple on the journey of marriage. Through the lens of strengthening communication, we will learn from God's Word regarding money, conflict, romance, sex, forgiveness, parenting, and more. This 12-week study will encourage you in your marriage and give you practical tools (and friendships) to help you grow as a couple!

Interested?   Simply click here to sign-up today!