Fall 2024 | Small Group Descriptions
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TUESDAY
MONDAY
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Group Name: Missing Pieces by Jennifer Rothschild
Leader(s): Nicole Beardslee
Synopsis: Real Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense. Does God care? Is He fair? Is He even there? Although you may know all the right answers, they don’t always feel right. Explore these and other questions in this realistic look at the messy, mysterious uncertainties of faith.
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women’s
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Group Name: Ephesians: A Study of Faith and Practice
Leader(s): Eden Nasalga
Synopsis: Who am I? The question of identity is always in the back of our minds, and it’s currently at the forefront of social conversations. But the first question we need to ask is: Who is God? Then we can begin to consider, And who am I in light of who He is? In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul describes God as a merciful and forgiving Father who unites us in Christ and empowers us to live by the Spirit. We’re adopted children and fellow citizens with the saints because of God’s loving pursuit on our behalf.
Time: 6:45-8:30 PM
Regularity: 1st-3rd Mondays
Location: Hercules
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women’s
Group Name: The Book of Revelation
Leader(s): Mark MacBayne, Paul Deitrich, & Bud Moore
Synopsis: Continuing study of the Book of Revelation
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Men’s
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Group Name: Women’s Prayer Group
Leader(s): Dominique Ruiz & Joseline Lara
Synopsis: Life is hard, difficulties are always creeping for discouragement. The word says in Galatians 6:2 "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Our mission is to build a community of women centered in Christ because we believe that if “God is within her, she will not fail” Psalms 46:5.
Time: 7:30-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Zoom & Monthly In-Person (Location Varies)
Cost: Free
Type: Women’s
MESSAGE-BASED
Leader(s): Terrence Green
Time: 10-11 AM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Peet’s Coffee in Pinole (Trader Joe’s parking lot)
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
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Leader(s): Brigette Lopez
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Women’s
Leader(s): Khristian Molina
Time: 7-8 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Free
Type: 18-25 Year Old Young Adults Group
ACTIVITY
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Group Name: Fitness for Life
Leader(s): Gloria O’Quinn and Charisse Ross
Synopsis: We'll be getting together, getting in motion, and getting fit in this next season as we move and groove to some classic hits. Hope you will join us! (Please note that this is an intermediate level class.)
Time:5:30-7 PM
Regularity: Weekly (Monday & Wednesday)
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: $5
Type: Mixed
Leader(s): Nicole Beardslee
Synopsis: Real Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense. Does God care? Is He fair? Is He even there? Although you may know all the right answers, they don’t always feel right. Explore these and other questions in this realistic look at the messy, mysterious uncertainties of faith.
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women’s
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Leader(s): Eden Nasalga
Synopsis: Who am I? The question of identity is always in the back of our minds, and it’s currently at the forefront of social conversations. But the first question we need to ask is: Who is God? Then we can begin to consider, And who am I in light of who He is? In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul describes God as a merciful and forgiving Father who unites us in Christ and empowers us to live by the Spirit. We’re adopted children and fellow citizens with the saints because of God’s loving pursuit on our behalf.
Time: 6:45-8:30 PM
Regularity: 1st-3rd Mondays
Location: Hercules
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women’s
Group Name: The Book of Revelation
Leader(s): Mark MacBayne, Paul Deitrich, & Bud Moore
Synopsis: Continuing study of the Book of Revelation
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Men’s
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Leader(s): Dominique Ruiz & Joseline Lara
Synopsis: Life is hard, difficulties are always creeping for discouragement. The word says in Galatians 6:2 "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Our mission is to build a community of women centered in Christ because we believe that if “God is within her, she will not fail” Psalms 46:5.
Time: 7:30-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Zoom & Monthly In-Person (Location Varies)
Cost: Free
Type: Women’s
MESSAGE-BASED
Leader(s): Terrence Green
Time: 10-11 AM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Peet’s Coffee in Pinole (Trader Joe’s parking lot)
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
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Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Women’s
Leader(s): Khristian Molina
Time: 7-8 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Free
Type: 18-25 Year Old Young Adults Group
ACTIVITY
CLOSED
Leader(s): Gloria O’Quinn and Charisse Ross
Synopsis: We'll be getting together, getting in motion, and getting fit in this next season as we move and groove to some classic hits. Hope you will join us! (Please note that this is an intermediate level class.)
Time:5:30-7 PM
Regularity: Weekly (Monday & Wednesday)
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: $5
Type: Mixed
TUESDAY
Group Name: A Study of Matthew
Leader(s): Steve Kavanagh & Derrick Easterling
Synopsis: Jesus was rejected by His own people because He was not exactly who they were expecting Him to be, but He was exactly what they needed? Do we do the same? Join us as we explore the book of Matthew and see how we can embrace the reality of Jesus in our everyday lives.
Time: 11 AM- 12:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Men’s
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Group Name: The Book of Acts: The Holy Spirit Changes Lives
Leader(s): Yvonne Buffum
Synopsis: How did fearful followers of Jesus become courageous and committed? With the coming of the Spirit, disciples who had kept a low profile begin to testify boldly of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. A close look at this book helps us understand how the Holy Spirit can transform us and our world. 20-week study.
Time: 1:30- 3:00 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Pinole
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women’s
Group Name: Iron Sharpens Iron
Leader(s): Jimmy Reyes
Synopsis: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 Our men’s group covers two chapters of the Bible every week. At the end of each book, we have a fun review game to reinforce what we have learned.
Time: 6:30- 8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Men’s
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Group Name: Luke in the Land by Kristi McLelland
Leader(s): Laurie Bradshaw
Synopsis: Follow Kristi McLelland through Israel as we study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Along the way, you'll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everybody.
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women’s
Group Name: Ephesians
Leader(s): Chris Bradshaw
Synopsis: Study the book of Ephesians with us.
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: San Pablo
Cost: Free
Type: Men's
Group Name: Blessed Are the Chosen
Leader(s): Linda & Jesse Castillo
Synopsis: Watch the weekly episode of "The Chosen" Season 3 and then dive deeper each week into the biblical scriptures that shaped each week's episode. Connect to the Bible in brand new ways. Being chosen by Jesus has far-reaching implications. Come join us as we learn this together....of course, while eating snacks, too!!
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Rodeo
Cost: Purchase of Season 3 Study Guide
Type: Mixed
ACTIVITY
Group Name: Adult Exercise
Leader(s): Coach Creer
Synopsis: This coed exercise class offers mental, physical, spiritual, social, and nutritional training in 90 minutes.
Time: 10-11:30 AM
Regularity: Weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday)
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: $25/month
Type: Mixed
Leader(s): Steve Kavanagh & Derrick Easterling
Synopsis: Jesus was rejected by His own people because He was not exactly who they were expecting Him to be, but He was exactly what they needed? Do we do the same? Join us as we explore the book of Matthew and see how we can embrace the reality of Jesus in our everyday lives.
Time: 11 AM- 12:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Men’s
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Leader(s): Yvonne Buffum
Synopsis: How did fearful followers of Jesus become courageous and committed? With the coming of the Spirit, disciples who had kept a low profile begin to testify boldly of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. A close look at this book helps us understand how the Holy Spirit can transform us and our world. 20-week study.
Time: 1:30- 3:00 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Pinole
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women’s
Group Name: Iron Sharpens Iron
Leader(s): Jimmy Reyes
Synopsis: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 Our men’s group covers two chapters of the Bible every week. At the end of each book, we have a fun review game to reinforce what we have learned.
Time: 6:30- 8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Men’s
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Leader(s): Laurie Bradshaw
Synopsis: Follow Kristi McLelland through Israel as we study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Along the way, you'll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everybody.
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women’s
Group Name: Ephesians
Leader(s): Chris Bradshaw
Synopsis: Study the book of Ephesians with us.
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: San Pablo
Cost: Free
Type: Men's
Group Name: Blessed Are the Chosen
Leader(s): Linda & Jesse Castillo
Synopsis: Watch the weekly episode of "The Chosen" Season 3 and then dive deeper each week into the biblical scriptures that shaped each week's episode. Connect to the Bible in brand new ways. Being chosen by Jesus has far-reaching implications. Come join us as we learn this together....of course, while eating snacks, too!!
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Rodeo
Cost: Purchase of Season 3 Study Guide
Type: Mixed
ACTIVITY
Group Name: Adult Exercise
Leader(s): Coach Creer
Synopsis: This coed exercise class offers mental, physical, spiritual, social, and nutritional training in 90 minutes.
Time: 10-11:30 AM
Regularity: Weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday)
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: $25/month
Type: Mixed
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
Group Name: Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at the Table by Louie Giglio
Leader(s): Barbara Eisemann
Synopsis: "Ever feel like there’s more going on than what you can see? Like you’re caught in a battle you didn’t even know you were fighting? "Unseen World" will pull back the veil on the spiritual realm that shapes our everyday lives. Angels, demons, strongholds, and generational struggles—these unseen forces affect decisions and determine destinies. Together, we’ll dive into these high stakes and learn how to fight back in the war for our hearts and minds using the spiritual weapons God has provided. Not everything is as it seems."
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose campus
Cost: Free
Type: Women’s
MESSAGE-BASED
Leader(s): Evelyn Prosser
Time: 10:00- 11:30 AM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hercules
Cost: Free
Type: Women's
Leader(s): Justin Vizinau
Time: 6:30-9 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Free
Type: 26-33 Year Old Young Adults Group
ACTIVITY
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Group Name: Fitness for Life
Leader(s): Gloria O’Quinn and Charisse Ross
Synopsis: We'll be getting together, getting in motion, and getting fit in this next season as we move and groove to some classic hits. Hope you will join us! (Please note that this is an intermediate level class.)
Time:5:30-7 PM
Regularity: Weekly (Monday & Wednesday)
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: $5
Type: Mixed
Leader(s): Barbara Eisemann
Synopsis: "Ever feel like there’s more going on than what you can see? Like you’re caught in a battle you didn’t even know you were fighting? "Unseen World" will pull back the veil on the spiritual realm that shapes our everyday lives. Angels, demons, strongholds, and generational struggles—these unseen forces affect decisions and determine destinies. Together, we’ll dive into these high stakes and learn how to fight back in the war for our hearts and minds using the spiritual weapons God has provided. Not everything is as it seems."
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose campus
Cost: Free
Type: Women’s
MESSAGE-BASED
Time: 10:00- 11:30 AM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hercules
Cost: Free
Type: Women's
Leader(s): Justin Vizinau
Time: 6:30-9 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Free
Type: 26-33 Year Old Young Adults Group
ACTIVITY
CLOSED
Leader(s): Gloria O’Quinn and Charisse Ross
Synopsis: We'll be getting together, getting in motion, and getting fit in this next season as we move and groove to some classic hits. Hope you will join us! (Please note that this is an intermediate level class.)
Time:5:30-7 PM
Regularity: Weekly (Monday & Wednesday)
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: $5
Type: Mixed
THURSDAY
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Group Name: 1 Peter
Leader(s): Bev Kavanagh & Chelzy Easterling
Synopsis: Come join us for an evening of fellowship and time to grow together in God's Word as we study the book of 1 Peter. Learn the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well. 1 Peter 2:20
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Regularity: every other Thursday
Location: San Pablo
Cost: Free
Type: Women's
Group Name: Bibles and Brews
Leader(s): Terrence Green
Synopsis: Martin Luther funded the protestant reformation through a micro brewery in his home. C.S. Lewis was converted himself, while subsequently discipling others, at a local pub. And Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, implored: “drink your wine with a happy heart, for God approves of this” (Ecc. 9:7). Keeping in step with the historical traditions of our faith, join us every other Thursday night at7 pm as we learn to enjoy God’s word in abundance and redeem God’s grain in moderation, setting an example to others in both respects.
Time: 7-9 PM
Regularity: every other Thursday
Location: East Brother Brewery
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
Group Name: For the Health of the Nation
Leader(s): Kristen Law
Synopsis: How does Scripture help us navigate the complex social issues facing the United States? Explore how we can live out biblical values in tangible, practical ways that honor God and show love to our neighbors.
Time: 7:30-9:00 PM
Regularity: every other Thursday
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
ACTIVITY
Group Name: Adult Exercise
Leader(s): Coach Creer
Synopsis: This coed exercise class offers mental, physical, spiritual, social, and nutritional training in 90 minutes.
Time: 10-11:30 AM
Regularity: Weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday)
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: $25/month
Type: Mixed
Leader(s): Bev Kavanagh & Chelzy Easterling
Synopsis: Come join us for an evening of fellowship and time to grow together in God's Word as we study the book of 1 Peter. Learn the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well. 1 Peter 2:20
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Regularity: every other Thursday
Location: San Pablo
Cost: Free
Type: Women's
Group Name: Bibles and Brews
Leader(s): Terrence Green
Synopsis: Martin Luther funded the protestant reformation through a micro brewery in his home. C.S. Lewis was converted himself, while subsequently discipling others, at a local pub. And Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, implored: “drink your wine with a happy heart, for God approves of this” (Ecc. 9:7). Keeping in step with the historical traditions of our faith, join us every other Thursday night at7 pm as we learn to enjoy God’s word in abundance and redeem God’s grain in moderation, setting an example to others in both respects.
Time: 7-9 PM
Regularity: every other Thursday
Location: East Brother Brewery
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
Group Name: For the Health of the Nation
Leader(s): Kristen Law
Synopsis: How does Scripture help us navigate the complex social issues facing the United States? Explore how we can live out biblical values in tangible, practical ways that honor God and show love to our neighbors.
Time: 7:30-9:00 PM
Regularity: every other Thursday
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
ACTIVITY
Group Name: Adult Exercise
Leader(s): Coach Creer
Synopsis: This coed exercise class offers mental, physical, spiritual, social, and nutritional training in 90 minutes.
Time: 10-11:30 AM
Regularity: Weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday)
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: $25/month
Type: Mixed
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
MESSAGE-BASED
CLOSED
Leader(s): Luis and Julie Molina (Spanish Group)
Time: 7-8 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
ACTIVITY
Group Name: Quilting Group
Leader(s): Kathy Duff
Synopsis: We'll be quilting and crafting each Friday. As we gather, we'll complete a devotional, learn new quilting skills, and do life together.
Time: 1-5 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
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Time: 7-8 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
ACTIVITY
Group Name: Quilting Group
Leader(s): Kathy Duff
Synopsis: We'll be quilting and crafting each Friday. As we gather, we'll complete a devotional, learn new quilting skills, and do life together.
Time: 1-5 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
SATURDAY
ACTIVITY
Group Name: Barbell Club
Leader(s): Jack Zhang & Derrick Easterling
Synopsis: Join us we lift weights and talk about what God is doing in our lives.
Time: 8:30-10 AM
Regularity: 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Location: Hercules
Cost: Free
Type: Mens
Group Name: Adult Exercise
Leader(s): Coach Creer
Synopsis: This coed exercise class offers mental, physical, spiritual, social, and nutritional training in 90 minutes.
Time: 10-11:30 AM
Location: Klose Campus
Regularity: Weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday)
Cost: $25/month
Type: Mixed
Group Name: Ballroom Dancing
Leader(s): Jason Liew & Kam Lau
Synopsis: For married couples to enjoy quality time learning ballroom dancing.
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free (childcare is available for a fee)
Type: Married Couples
Group Name: Barbell Club
Leader(s): Jack Zhang & Derrick Easterling
Synopsis: Join us we lift weights and talk about what God is doing in our lives.
Time: 8:30-10 AM
Regularity: 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Location: Hercules
Cost: Free
Type: Mens
Group Name: Adult Exercise
Leader(s): Coach Creer
Synopsis: This coed exercise class offers mental, physical, spiritual, social, and nutritional training in 90 minutes.
Time: 10-11:30 AM
Location: Klose Campus
Regularity: Weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday)
Cost: $25/month
Type: Mixed
Group Name: Ballroom Dancing
Leader(s): Jason Liew & Kam Lau
Synopsis: For married couples to enjoy quality time learning ballroom dancing.
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free (childcare is available for a fee)
Type: Married Couples