LIFEGroups | Church on Bayshore

Groups

We aren't meant to do life alone! LIFEGroups are designed to help us connect and know we BELONG as part of God's family LIFEGroups carry out the Discipleship Essentials of Worship, Grow, Serve, Give, and Reach.

The 4 key markers of our LIFEGroups:
- Learning and living out the Bible

- Intentional Relationships and Accountability
- Fellowship and Care
- Evangelism and Service

We also have several specialty groups that help meet specific needs in the church and community. Scroll to the bottom to see these groups.

Below is more information on groups and how to get connected. For questions, contact: michael@churchonbayshore.org.

Most LIFEGroups meet on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings. A few groups meet at other times during the week.

Check the list of groups below, grouped by meeting time, to see what may be a good connection for you.

WHEN

LIFEGroups meet on-campus and offer a Zoom option for those who need to connect online.

Groups also meet during the week off-campus for gatherings, socials, Bible study and prayer.

WHERE

We have LIFEGroups for any age or stage of life. We want everyone connected in a group where they can grow as a disciple and experience the fellowship of the Body of Christ.

Our LIFEGroup leaders are church members who are committed to see people growing in worship and faith.

WHO

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OUR DISCIPLESHIP ESSENTIALS

SUNDAY LIFEGROUPS 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.

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.

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.

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.

Son's Worshippers

Leaders: Riley & Marcelle Shelnutt

Room: A-211

A group primarily of people who are 65+. We study the Bible together on Sundays and connect with each other throughout the week.

Good News

Leaders: Billy Grimes

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.

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.

SUNDAY LIFEGROUPS 11:00 am

College-Aged Group

Leaders: Jack & Bridgette Skiles

Room: A-109

College 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.

Ten24

Leaders: Tyler & Amy Goodman; Micah & Cait Vaughan; Sookil & Erin Lee

Room: A-207

A group of young adults, from mid 20's to mid 40's, who study the Bible and "do life" together during the week.

Young

Leaders: Phillip & Laura Young

Room: A-209

Young adults, primarily with elementary school-age kids and younger, who study the Bible together on Sunday mornings and "do life" together throughout the week.

Anchored

Leaders: Jeremy & Kelley Hefner

Room: A-210

Young adults, primarily with elementary & middle school kids, who study the Bible together on Sunday mornings and "do life" together throughout the week.

Barrett

Leaders: Roger & Kaye Barrett

Room: A-201

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

Room: A-105

A group of married couples, with children and teenagers, who seek to build relationships with one another throughout the week.

Compartiendo la Verdad

Líderes: Ernie y Mayra De La Cantera
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.

A.C.T.S

Leaders: Bill Grigsby; John & Lissa Corley

Room: A-202

A.C.T.S. stands for Active Christians Training and Serving. A group of people in their 40s-60s who enjoy studying God's Word with practical application to challenges we face in today's world.

Rickie's Group

Leaders: Art & Vicky Wilson

Room: A-111

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 LIFEGROUPS 6:00 Pm

Barkman/Cline

Leaders: Brett & Holly Barkman; JJ & Davana Cline

Room: A-111

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 LIFEGROUPS 6:00 PM

Stokes / Jackson

Leaders: John & Sandy Stokes;

Aaron & Beth Jackson

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.

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

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.

Thursday LIFEGROUPS 7:00 PM

Young Adult

Leaders: Lukas Comer

Room: Bayview Room/Homes

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.

This group alternates between meeting on-campus and in homes. Please email lukas@churchonbayshore.org for location information.

Saturday LIFEGROUPS 6:30 PM

Family Fellowship Group

Leaders: Mike and Nadia Hammond

Room: Hammonds's Home in Crestview

A group of people from North Okaloosa who gather to pray for and with one another, and to study God's Word together. Join them at 5:30pm for dinner before the group starts.

SPECIALTY GROUPS

Parakaleo

Wednesdays, Weekly
Time: 6pm | Location: A-111

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.

Foster/Adoptive Family Connect Group

1st Wednesday of the Month
Time: 6pm

Location: Bayview Room

This group meets monthly to provide connection, support, and training for foster and adoptive families in the church and the community.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Tuesdays, Weekly
Time: 6:30pm | Adult Commons

ESL provides English language lessons and Bible devotions through peer relationships and teachers and offers a place of connection for English language learners.

Resources

The following are books and resources that may be helpful for growth in specific areas.

Learning to Read the Bible

Multiply - Chan

Living By the Book - Hendricks

Women of the Word – Wilkin

Growing Up – Gallaty

Firmly Planted - Gallaty

Reading the Bible for All Its Worth - Fee

Books to Help Reach People

Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis

Reason for God - Keller

Unsaved Christian – Inserra

Life on Mission- Willis/Coe

Gospel Above All- Greear

Faith

Crazy Love - Chan

Radical - Platt

Transformation - Roberts, Jr.

The Pursuit of Holiness- Bridges

Follow Me- Platt

Marriage/Family/Relationships
The Meaning of Marriage- Keller

You and Me Forever - Chan
Sacred Marriage Thomas

The Power of a Praying Wife/Husband

The Love Dare- Kendrick
Boundaries - Cloud/Thompson

Parenting

Parenting - Tripp

Shepherding a Child’s Heart - Tripp

Courageous Parenting - Jack Graham

The Gospel and Parenting – Moore

Christ-Centered Parenting – Bethancourt/Moore

Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions- Barna

Finances

The Treasure Principle - Alcorn

Financial Peace - Ramsey

Wealth to Last - Burkett