Spiritual growth happens best in community. We love coming together as a whole body to worship, but Connect Groups give an opportunity to do life with each other and grow your faith in Christ. We have many Connect Groups for every stage of life and would love to see you in one. If you have questions about a group, you can contact the church office by phone
(701-845-4193) or email (valleycitynaz@msn.com). Here is a list of our Connect Groups for the 2020 winter season.
We believe in the power of prayer! Join with others as we seek God for our families, our church, our community, and our nation.
When: Tuesday's Noon - Upstairs in Worship Center
Wednesday's 7 pm - Downstairs
Who: All are welcome
The Gathering is not a Bible study, but rather a way for people to connect to Jesus and to each other. There will be a relevant topic of discussion each week as we sit around small tables while relaxing & enjoying a cup of coffee and a snack. These topics will help us grow spiritually and apply God's word in our lives.
Led by: Mike Bishop
When: Sunday, Feb. 9, 6:30 pm (every other Sunday thereafter)
Where: "Refuel" Coffee Area at Connect Church
Who: All are welcome
Inspired by the OVERCOMER movie and written by Alex and Stephen Kendrick, Defined is an exciting new Bible study resource about discovering your God-given identity and embracing the wonder of who you were created to be.
Led by: Kris & Joy Karlgaard
When: Monday, January 20, 7 pm
Where: Karlgaard home: 6025 HW1 SE Litchville
Who: All are welcome
[Guardrails: a system designed to keep vehicles from straying into dangerous or off-limit areas.]
Learn how personal guardrails can save you from disaster in your friendships, your finances, and your marriage. A video based Bible study with teaching by Andy Stanley.
Led by: Pastor Fred & Cheryl Morrison
When: Monday, January 20, 7 pm
Where: Morrison's home 930 11th Ave SW - VC
Who: All are welcome
Most of us have run across toxic individuals who drain us of our joy and peace - people who resent the grace we share and will never change. Author Gary Thomas will show us in this video study that we don't have to pour our time and energy into these people. Instead, we can follow Jesus' example to walk away from toxic people and toward healthy relationships.
Led by: Junell Bishop
When: Monday, January 20, 7 pm
Where: Bishop's Home - 1440 Central Ave S
Who: Women
This small group Bible study guides participants through examining how we determine and find our true identity in Christ with clips from the Kendrick Brother's Overcomer movie. When we understand who God is, we more fully understand who we are.
Led by: Deb Huus-Peterson
When: Tuesday, January 7, 7 pm
Where: Deb's home - 606 3rd St NW
Who: Women
Acts 2:42 Study "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Come share a meal and fellowship in a safe environment with us as we discover how God's word applies to our lives. We will study the book of Acts chapter by chapter and share our insights and questions and apply to our lives what we discover.
Led by: Isaiah Ryan
When: Wednesday, January 22, 6 pm
Where: Lower level - Connect Church
Who: Teens and College Age
True faith produces fruit. A faith without action and without life change is ultimately a dead faith. The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus— discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. Francis Chan unpacks the truth contained in the book of James.
Led by: Dolores Manson, Host Kim Preston
When: Thursday, January 16, 7 pm
Where: The Pinnacle Room (lower level at the Pinnacle Condos on 2nd St NW)
Who: Women
This study of Luke will follow the life and ministry of Jesus and consider the choices He made on His way to the cross. We'll receive a model for intentional living that we can replicate to ensure we are living each day to the fullest and making a difference in God's kingdom.
Led by: Pastor JoAnn Stack
When: Thursday, January 9, 1:30 pm
Where: JoAnn's home - 661 Chautauqua Blvd
Who: Women
Discovery Bible Study is a discipleship study which enables people to read the Bible and discover what it has to say to them. Simple, memorable questions allow participants to understand the character of God, encourage them to obey what they are learning and help them to share it with others.
Led by: Sherm and Jackie Sylling
When: To be determined
Where: To be determined
Who: All are welcome
