ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES/BIBLE STUDIES
These classes and groups meet at our church campuses and focus on Bible study and growth together.
NORTH OLMSTED CAMPUS
SUNDAYS
9:30 AM
CROSSROADS YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
BEGINNING JUNE 2025
9:30 AM // UPPER ROOM // PASTOR ADAM FALKENSTEIN
For adults ages 18-28. Connect with others as you grow, encourage, and support one another in your walk with Christ through relevant Biblical teaching and life application.
Pre-group hangout begins at 9 AM.
9:30 AM // UPPER ROOM // PASTOR ADAM FALKENSTEIN
For adults ages 18-28. Connect with others as you grow, encourage, and support one another in your walk with Christ through relevant Biblical teaching and life application.
Pre-group hangout begins at 9 AM.
FRIENDS 101
ADULT CLASSROOM 1 // PASTOR ADAM FALKENSTEIN
Learn more about our church, including who we are, our history & tradition, and what we believe. This class is open to anyone but is required for those seeking to join the church as members. For more information, contact Pastor Adam.
Learn more about our church, including who we are, our history & tradition, and what we believe. This class is open to anyone but is required for those seeking to join the church as members. For more information, contact Pastor Adam.
WHAT IF JESUS WAS SERIOUS ABOUT HEAVEN?
CONFERENCE ROOM // GINA GLAZER
Over the course of 12 weeks, we will re-examine Jesus' teachings on the Kingdom of Heaven, challenging ourselves to undo what we often misunderstand in light of what Jesus actually said about it. We will see that it's not just a celestial home but a way of life characterized by God's love, justice, and peace. We will explore how Jesus' parables reveal the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven and how we can participate in it, leading us to live in a way that reflects the values of God's Kingdom.
Based on the book by Skye Jethani.
Cost for book materials: $12
Over the course of 12 weeks, we will re-examine Jesus' teachings on the Kingdom of Heaven, challenging ourselves to undo what we often misunderstand in light of what Jesus actually said about it. We will see that it's not just a celestial home but a way of life characterized by God's love, justice, and peace. We will explore how Jesus' parables reveal the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven and how we can participate in it, leading us to live in a way that reflects the values of God's Kingdom.
Based on the book by Skye Jethani.
Cost for book materials: $12
11 AM
SERMON DISCUSSION GROUP
CONFERENCE ROOM // MARK BREWSTER
Discuss the sermon using relevant questions provided by the day’s preaching pastor.
Discuss the sermon using relevant questions provided by the day’s preaching pastor.
MID-WEEK
WEDNESDAYS
MORNING BIBLE STUDY
10:30 AM // FAMILY LIFE CENTER // PASTOR RICH BENNETT
This lively group never misses a Wednesday morning with Pastor Rich! All are welcome.
This lively group never misses a Wednesday morning with Pastor Rich! All are welcome.
WEEKLY FELLOWSHIP DINNER
6 PM // FAMILY LIFE CENTER
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a family meal followed by weekly programming for kids, teens, and adults. Register here.
Suggested donation $7; $20 max/family.
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a family meal followed by weekly programming for kids, teens, and adults. Register here.
Suggested donation $7; $20 max/family.
PRACTICING THE WAY: PRAYER
6:30 PM // FAMILY LIFE CENTER // GARY CRAUN
The Prayer Practice will help you learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God, in order to become like him and partner with him in the world. Go deeper with spiritual practices that help us to be with Jesus, become like Him and do as He did.
The Prayer Practice will help you learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God, in order to become like him and partner with him in the world. Go deeper with spiritual practices that help us to be with Jesus, become like Him and do as He did.
PRACTICING THE WAY: SABBATH
6:30 PM // ADULT CLASSROOM 1 // PASTOR RICH BENNETT
Sabbath is a twenty-four hour time period set aside to stop, rest, delight, and worship. It is the best day of the week. In our era of chronic exhaustion, emotional unhealth, and spiritual stagnation, few things are more necessary than the recovery of this ancient practice. Go deeper with spiritual practices that help us to be with Jesus, become like Him and do as He did.
Sabbath is a twenty-four hour time period set aside to stop, rest, delight, and worship. It is the best day of the week. In our era of chronic exhaustion, emotional unhealth, and spiritual stagnation, few things are more necessary than the recovery of this ancient practice. Go deeper with spiritual practices that help us to be with Jesus, become like Him and do as He did.
THURSDAYS
WOMEN’S COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY
9:30 AM
Visit clevelandwest.cbsclass.org to register. Online classes are also available.
Cost: $35 for the year
Childcare (Birth-Pre-K): $10 for the year
Visit clevelandwest.cbsclass.org to register. Online classes are also available.
Cost: $35 for the year
Childcare (Birth-Pre-K): $10 for the year
SATURDAYS
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
8 AM // CONFERENCE ROOM // GENE KUSHNER & RANDY JOHR
Join other men weekly for breakfast, Bible study, and relevant, topical conversation.
Join other men weekly for breakfast, Bible study, and relevant, topical conversation.
ELYRIA CAMPUS
SUNDAYS
9:30 AM
ELYRIA SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
ADULT CLASSROOM // TED SMITH
Gather for prayer, fellowship, and Bible study each Sunday at the Elyria campus. This spring we are following a quarterly curriculum from David C. Cook (books are optional).
Gather for prayer, fellowship, and Bible study each Sunday at the Elyria campus. This spring we are following a quarterly curriculum from David C. Cook (books are optional).
Life Groups are the small/home group model we have developed at NOEFC. Following the example of the early Church as presented in Acts 2:42-47, these groups devote themselves to communally following the church's teaching, regular fellowship and meals together, prayer for one another, meeting the needs of others, accountability to one another, and fulfilling the mission of Jesus Christ.
We believe that Life Groups are not only a good thing but a crucial part of the life of the church, both in maintaining the Body within the church, and exercising the Body outside of its walls. Prioritizing authentic, intentional relationships with others who are seeking to grow in their relationship with the Lord is instrumental regarding life transformation, and the fulfillment of our church’s mission of “Loving people to LIFE in Jesus Christ”.
We believe that Life Groups are not only a good thing but a crucial part of the life of the church, both in maintaining the Body within the church, and exercising the Body outside of its walls. Prioritizing authentic, intentional relationships with others who are seeking to grow in their relationship with the Lord is instrumental regarding life transformation, and the fulfillment of our church’s mission of “Loving people to LIFE in Jesus Christ”.
LEAD A LIFE GROUP!
LEADER COVENANT
LEADER APPLICATION
ESTABLISHED LIFE GROUPS
BENNETT LIFE GROUP
FREQUENCY: 1st & 3rd SUNDAYS, 12:30 PM
LOCATION: NORTH OLMSTED FRIENDS CHURCH, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: RICH & ELIZABETH BENNETT
This church-based Life Group regularly gathers for a meal, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.
LOCATION: NORTH OLMSTED FRIENDS CHURCH, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: RICH & ELIZABETH BENNETT
This church-based Life Group regularly gathers for a meal, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.
CAMPO LIFE GROUP
FREQUENCY: 2x A MONTH, SUNDAYS, 12:30 PM
LOCATION: NORTH OLMSTED FRIENDS CHURCH, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: JIM & DIANNE CAMPO
This church-based Life Group regularly gathers for a meal, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.
LOCATION: NORTH OLMSTED FRIENDS CHURCH, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: JIM & DIANNE CAMPO
This church-based Life Group regularly gathers for a meal, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.
CLEVELAND LIFE GROUP
FREQUENCY: MONDAYS, 6 PM
LOCATION: CLEVELAND HOUSEHOLD, NORTH RIDGEVILLE
LIFE GROUP LEADER: DAVID CLEVELAND & NATALIE PASICZNYK
This home-based Life Group is primarily a focused community of young families and professionals.
LOCATION: CLEVELAND HOUSEHOLD, NORTH RIDGEVILLE
LIFE GROUP LEADER: DAVID CLEVELAND & NATALIE PASICZNYK
This home-based Life Group is primarily a focused community of young families and professionals.
ELYRIA CAMPUS LIFE GROUP
FREQUENCY: 1st & 3rd THURSDAYS, 6:30 PM
LOCATION: ELYRIA FRIENDS CHURCH, ELYRIA
LIFE GROUP LEADER: PASTOR DAVID HOOVLER
This church-based Life Group regularly gathers for a potluck meal, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer as a way of continuing to build and foster community within our Elyria campus.
LOCATION: ELYRIA FRIENDS CHURCH, ELYRIA
LIFE GROUP LEADER: PASTOR DAVID HOOVLER
This church-based Life Group regularly gathers for a potluck meal, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer as a way of continuing to build and foster community within our Elyria campus.
MILLEN LIFE GROUP
FREQUENCY: 1x A MONTH
LOCATION: MILLEN HOUSEHOLD, BEREA
LIFE GROUP LEADER: DAVE & CINDY MILLEN
This home-based Life Group meets once a month.
LOCATION: MILLEN HOUSEHOLD, BEREA
LIFE GROUP LEADER: DAVE & CINDY MILLEN
This home-based Life Group meets once a month.
PRAYER MEETINGS
Come together for prayer online or in person throughout the week!
- SUNDAYS // 8:45 AM: In-person in the North Olmsted campus Family Life Center. Join us together in prayer as we give praise to the Lord, seek His heart, and lift up our requests together.
- SUNDAYS, TUESDAY, & THURSDAYS // 7-8 PM: Conference call at (605) 562-8401, code 8047843. Join in prayer for our church, community, nation, world, and one another.
- THURSDAYS // 7-7:30 AM: In-person in the North Olmsted campus Conference Room. This time is specifically for NOEFC prayer requests. Everyone from NOEFC is welcome to join as we pray for the needs of our church.
