Small Groups

A Statement of Why

We understand that the Bible teaches that the way Followers of Christ experience spiritual growth is in the context of Christian community. God did not make us to grow spiritually by ourselves. We need each other to grow. In small groups we are able to take a next step in being intentional about going deeper with God and others. Join a small group so that you can discover for yourself what it really means to be real, transformed, connected and poured out! Below you will find our fall small group list and our fall one-time classes.

Chad Current, Pastor

Fall Small Group List

Fellowship/Study Group. Lay Pastors: Justin and Melissa Moorman. A group centered around fellowship, prayer and discussion. This group is casual and welcoming. It seeks to discover what God has to say concerning real-life issues. Meeting times: 1st & 3rd Sunday evening of each month. Location: TBD. To register contact Justin and Melissa at 937-474-6973 or jrmoorman@gmail.com.

Journey thru the Bible. Lay Pastor Damon Price. The group will be picking a book of the Bible to go thru and learning what it has to say to us. This is a journey.... not a class. We will get to know ourselves, each other & God better. We will explore a chapter a session and child care is provided. Meeting time, location and frequency TBD by the group. To register contact Damon at 937-847-2248 or quetzelquoatl@gmail.com.

Walk with God. Lay Pastors: Gordy and Bonnie Gibson. Christians are meant to inherit the kind of intimacy that Adam and Eve had with God in the Garden of Eden, but the belief that God only speaks through the Bible hinders a Christian's ability to experience that intimacy. Drawing from a year's worth of journaling about his walk with God, John Eldredge models how talking to God is as easy as checking daily to ask, “What are you saying, Lord?” Meeting Times: Sundays at 9 AM. Location: Living Hope. To register contact Gordy & bonnie at 859-5530 or ggibson@wcsd.k12.oh.us.

A Bible Study on Revelation. Lay Pastor: Kevin Brown. A reading and interpretation of the book of Revelation, with 9 in depth lessons. Come discover the real meaning of the last book of the Bible and what it means for your daily life. Meeting Times: Every other Sunday evening. Location: TBA (child care worked out as needed). To register contact Kevin at 937-830-5425 or l.kbrown@sbcglobal.net.

Emmaus Women’s Share Group. Discussion and sharing of your past week w/ Christ. People will share their closest moment, your discipleship, faith hurdles during the past week and your spirituality study and action and your prayer needs. Come listen, share and encourage others. Meeting Times: Thursdays, 7 PM. Location: Living Hope. To register contact Sara at (937) 748-2687 or hurley195@hotmail.com.

Refuge (our first on-line small group!). Pastor: Jon & Heather Gibson Looking for a place to connect and grow with others? Then Refuge is the place for you! We will meet online on AIM for a time of worship and study of God's truth! Meeting Time: Every other Wednesday at 8 PM. Location: Your computer. To register contact Jon at 937-901-2986 or pastorjon@elivinghope.com.

Crown Financial Ministry. Lay Pastors: Sara Hurley & Tonya Bell. The Bible has a lot to say about money; there are, in fact, over 2,350 verses that address everything you need to know about handling money. The Bible is a blueprint for managing your finances. You will discover that how you handle your money has an impact on your relationship with God. This small group is a Biblical guide to earning, spending, saving, investing, giving, and getting out of debt. Meeting Time: Wednesday, 7 PM Location: Living Hope. To register contact Sara at (937) 748-2687 or hurley195@hotmail.com.

Men's Group. Pastor Chad Current. A Bible study and accountability time for men who are ready to become stronger and more courageous men of God. Meeting Times: Every Wednesday for 12 weeks, September 24-December 9, from 9-9:45 PM (Please sign up if you can commit to not missing more than two sessions). Location: Living Hope Café Lobby. To register contact Chad at 937-602-4787 or Pastor@elivinghope.com.

Men's Breakfast Group. Lay Pastor: John Stanley & Keith Tracy. One Saturday morning a month the men of this group will meet for study of the Bible and to develop accountability partners. Meeting Time: Second Saturday of each month starting November. Location: Living Hope. To Register contact John at (937) 428-5646 or johneight12@netzero.com.

Improving Your Parenting—Homebuilder’s Study. Lay Pastors: Eric & Kelly Bailey. This dynamic, interactive Bible study gives parents the tools to be the moms and dads God intended. Learn how to improve communication with your child, be a good disciplinarian, and build character in your child. Meeting Time & Location: TBD. Child care provided for charge. To register contact Eric and Kelly at 513-897-2473 or eric@bailey-homes.com.

Healing Life's Hurts (A Women’s Study). Lay Pastor: Priscilla DeLong. An introduction to the Prayer Ministry that is transforming lives by setting Christians free from fears, shame, false guilt and emotional pain. A study with a teaching/discussion format that will cover the Biblical basis for Inner Healing. Meeting Time: Every other Tuesday, 7 PM. Location: Living Hope. To register contact Priscilla at 937-433-0018 or priscahob@woh.rr.com.

The Gathering. Pastor: Brian Greenlee and Chad Current. Come find a boost for your mid-week through this time of worship, communion, prayer and inspiration. Come occasionally or regularly. Childcare provided for $1.00 per child. Meeting Times: Every Wednesday, 7-8 PM (starting August 20). Location: Living Hope lobby with couches. No registration needed. Just come by and check it out any time.

55+ Small Group (SAM). Lay Pastor: Bonnie Watson. Fellowship and Study for the 55 and over crowd. This is a group that loves to have fun and going deeper in their faith by having a structured time of follow-up study on the Sunday morning message and Scripture. Meeting Times: Every other Sunday evening at 5 PM. Location: TBD. To register contact Bonnie at 937-312-1100 or bonevw@woh.rr.com.

Christianity Worth Believing. Pastors Kyle and Debbie Jackson. Two Sunday evenings a month at Kyle and Debbie Jackson's home in Centerville. Come enjoy a great meal and connecting with others, followed by a refreshing study that will not only open you to God’s transformation in your daily life, but help you better grasp true meaning and purpose of living life in Christ. Meeting Times: Two Sunday evenings a month. Location: Jackson’s home in Centerville. (child care can be worked out as needed). To register contact Kyle and Debbie at (937) 689-2717 or krjacksondds@msn.com.

An Acts 2 Fellowship/Study. Lay Pastors: Dan and Tonya Bell. Acts 2 gives the New Testament model of the early church’s meal sharing, prayer, discussion, being real, getting connected and being transformed. (Child care provided for charge). Meeting Times: Every other Sunday evening. Location: Bell’s home in Centerville. To register contact Dan and Tonya at 937-350-7527 or TONYAMBELL@YAHOO.COM.

Dangerous Surrender (A Women’s Study). Lay Pastors: Linda Parks and Sue Jones. This group will both inspire you in God-possibilities while challenging you to take greater risks for God. Meeting Times: Every other Tuesday, 1-2 PM. Location: 9006 Payne Farm Rd., Centerville. To register contact Linda at 937-886-9207 or KParks3@woh.rr.com.

Walk Across the Room. Pastor: Jon & Heather Gibson. Join us to discover what it means to live out your faith where you are & in your community. We will be going through a study as well as sharing time together as a group. Warning: We will be challenging each other to live our faith outside of our comfort zone, join at your own risk!! Meeting Time and Location: TBD. Child care can be worked out as needed. To register call 937-901-2986 or pastorjon@elivinghope.com.

For Teens--FUEL Cells. Lay Pastor: Keith Tracy. “Sex Gods” is a 6 week for 7th - 12 graders. It will challenge them to go deeper in their faith while encouraging friendship and accountability. Meeting Times: Tuesday or Wednesdays at 7 PM. Location: The Tuesday Cell meets in a home in Centerville/ the Wednesday Cell meets in a home in Miamisburg. To register contact Keith at 937-620-3485 or Mhsswift02@aol.com.

For Children--Bible quizzing. Lay Pastors Rick & Rose Current & Chris Marlow. Through this group you will see your child gain real and practical meaning from the Bible in a fun way. One a Saturday a month they will gather with other children from other churches for what is called a quiz meet. The purpose of the quiz meet is to be a positive reinforcement for the time they have put into learning the promises of the Bible (the kids love it!). Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 7-8 PM. Location: Living Hope Kidz Zone. To register contact Rick or rose at 937-866-4968 or racurr@aol.com.

Start a Group — It is not too late to start a group this fall. Contact Small Group Director, Michael Mills at 937-748-5039 or michael_t_mills@yahoo.com.

Special Elective One-Time Fall Classes

To register for one or more of the below classes, contact Pastor Chad at 937-433-2773 or Pastor@elivinghope.com.

Marriage Enrichment: Join Pastor Chad and Kimberly for a one-time class on what the Bible offers as key to a happy and healthy marriage. Not only is it key, but it is do-able. Whether you want to make a good marriage better or to find hope in a time of marital struggle, this class is designed for you. The class cost is the cost of a movie and some time on Thursday, October 2 and Friday, October 3. We will go to the movie, “Fireproof” on Thursday evening and then meet at Living Hope on Friday, from 7-8:30 PM for a time of learning (child care will be provided upon request Friday at Living Hope. If child care is needed on Thursday, we can give you some contacts).

Living Hope 101: Pastor Chad and Kimberly invite you to their home, Sunday, November 2, 4-7 PM, for a meal and sharing. This class is for anyone who is ready to get better acquainted with the Pastors of Living Hope, learn more about what we believe, why we are like we are and our vision to build a church that is real, transformed, connected and poured out. Child care provided upon request.

Understanding the Christmas Story: Pastor Chad invites you to join him for this one time class that will help you better understand the rich, beautiful and surprising meaning of the incarnation event. Come to this class and let the awe of Christmas be restored to your experience. Wednesday, December 3, 7-8 PM, at Living Hope. Child care provided upon request.

Coming this January

Search for Significance. Lay Pastor: Kristi Spangenberg. How to build our self-worth on the love and forgiveness of Christ instead of on our performance, perfectionism or people pleasing. To express interest contact Kristi at 937-376-6768 or kberg40@yahoo.com.

Loving your Husband. Lay Pastor: Melody Sutter. Deepen your relationship with your mate as we study Biblical principles for loving our husbands. To express interest contact Melody at 513-850-3910.

Be Anxious for Nothing. Lay Pastor: Kimberly Grossman. A nine week study that will help you find practical and biblical ways to release worry. To express interest contact Kimberly at 937-748-9032 or kkgrossman22@yahoo.com.

Experiencing God. Lay Pastor: Sara Hurley. A 12 week study of the Bible to learn how to know God better and how to recognize when God is speaking. The interactive workbook, the video, the CD and the weekly small-group session will help you develop a confident, personal relationship with God through which He reveals Himself and His will. Meeting Time and Location: TBD (child care can be worked out as needed). To register contact Sara at (937) 748-2687 or hurley195@hotmail.com.