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”.
You can sign up to join or lead a Life Group below, or contact our Life Groups Coordinator if you have any questions!
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”.
You can sign up to join or lead a Life Group below, or contact our Life Groups Coordinator if you have any questions!
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ESTABLISHED LIFE GROUPS
BENNETT LIFE GROUP
FREQUENCY: 1st & 3rd SUNDAYS, 12:30 PM
LOCATION: NORTH OLMSTED FRIENDS CHURCH, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: PASTOR RICH & ELIZABETH BENNETT
This church-based Life Group gathers twice a month at the North Olmsted Campus to reflect on God's word or studies for the purpose of growing as deeper disciples of Jesus.
LOCATION: NORTH OLMSTED FRIENDS CHURCH, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: PASTOR RICH & ELIZABETH BENNETT
This church-based Life Group gathers twice a month at the North Olmsted Campus to reflect on God's word or studies for the purpose of growing as deeper disciples of Jesus.
CAMPO LIFE GROUP
FREQUENCY: 1st & 3rd MONDAYS, 7 PM
LOCATION: NORTH OLMSTED FRIENDS CHURCH, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: JIM & DIANNE CAMPO
This church-based Life Group is primarily a focused community of empty nesters. They gather twice a month at the North Olmsted Campus for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. During the summer, they organize social activities once a month in lieu of their bi-weekly meeting.
LOCATION: NORTH OLMSTED FRIENDS CHURCH, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: JIM & DIANNE CAMPO
This church-based Life Group is primarily a focused community of empty nesters. They gather twice a month at the North Olmsted Campus for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. During the summer, they organize social activities once a month in lieu of their bi-weekly meeting.
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. They gather once a week at their Life Group leaders' home for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. Once a month, they gather for a potluck meal and fellowship at a different member's home.
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. They gather once a week at their Life Group leaders' home for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. Once a month, they gather for a potluck meal and fellowship at a different member's home.
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 gathers twice a month, primarily at the Elyria Campus for a potluck meal followed by a Bible study and prayer. At present it is also the primary mid-week discipleship opportunity at the Elyria campus. This fall they are doing a study of the life of Solomon.
LOCATION: ELYRIA FRIENDS CHURCH, ELYRIA
LIFE GROUP LEADER: PASTOR DAVID HOOVLER
This church-based Life Group gathers twice a month, primarily at the Elyria Campus for a potluck meal followed by a Bible study and prayer. At present it is also the primary mid-week discipleship opportunity at the Elyria campus. This fall they are doing a study of the life of Solomon.
KLIMA LIFE GROUP
FREQUENCY: 1x/MONTH, SUNDAYS, 4 PM
LOCATION: KLIMA HOUSEHOLD, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: KIM KLIMA
This home-based Life Group gathers once a month at their Life Group leaders' home for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. They follow the prepared Life Groups studies.
LOCATION: KLIMA HOUSEHOLD, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: KIM KLIMA
This home-based Life Group gathers once a month at their Life Group leaders' home for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. They follow the prepared Life Groups studies.
LOFTIS/M'TAMBO LIFE GROUP
FREQUENCY: EVERY OTHER THURSDAY, 6 PM
LOCATION: LOFTIS HOUSEHOLD, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: DAVID LOFTIS & MARTIN M'TAMBO
This home-based Life Group is primarily a focused community of families with older/teenage/adult children. They gather every other week at their Life Group leaders' home for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. They follow the prepared Life Groups studies.
LOCATION: LOFTIS HOUSEHOLD, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: DAVID LOFTIS & MARTIN M'TAMBO
This home-based Life Group is primarily a focused community of families with older/teenage/adult children. They gather every other week at their Life Group leaders' home for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. They follow the prepared Life Groups studies.
MILLEN LIFE GROUP
FREQUENCY: 1x/MONTH, SUNDAYS, 12:30 PM
LOCATION: MILLEN HOUSEHOLD, BEREA
LIFE GROUP LEADER: DAVE & CINDY MILLEN
This home-based Life Group is primarily a focused community of 50-70 year-olds. They gather once a month at their Life Group leaders' home for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.
LOCATION: MILLEN HOUSEHOLD, BEREA
LIFE GROUP LEADER: DAVE & CINDY MILLEN
This home-based Life Group is primarily a focused community of 50-70 year-olds. They gather once a month at their Life Group leaders' home for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.
NIEMI LIFE GROUP
FREQUENCY: EVERY OTHER SATURDAY, 2 PM
LOCATION: NIEMI HOUSEHOLD, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: CHRIS NIEMI
This home-based Life Group is primarily a focused community of middle-aged – senior women. They gather every other weekend at their Life Group leaders' home for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. They follow the prepared Life Groups studies.
LOCATION: NIEMI HOUSEHOLD, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: CHRIS NIEMI
This home-based Life Group is primarily a focused community of middle-aged – senior women. They gather every other weekend at their Life Group leaders' home for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. They follow the prepared Life Groups studies.
WEISBARTH LIFE GROUP
FREQUENCY: THURSDAYS, 6 PM
LOCATION: WEISBARTH HOUSEHOLD, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: GEORGE & SALLY WIESBARTH
This home-based Life Group gathers once a week at their Life Group leaders' home for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. They follow the prepared Life Groups studies.
LOCATION: WEISBARTH HOUSEHOLD, NORTH OLMSTED
LIFE GROUP LEADER: GEORGE & SALLY WIESBARTH
This home-based Life Group gathers once a week at their Life Group leaders' home for a light snack, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. They follow the prepared Life Groups studies.