“Make Disciples. Make Friends. Make A Difference.”
2026 Community Group Opportunities
We at Growing Oaks desire to build authentic relationships while maturing in our love for Jesus. We believe Community Groups provide a healthy and safe way for us to journey together as we seek to follow Christ. Community Groups provide us the opportunity to anchor our souls in Christ, grow in our faith, while at the same time make a difference in others lives and the world around us.
Loving People into Relationship With Jesus Christ
Sunday
CORDS Life Group
Leaders:
Mike and Christina Peters
Time and Location:
After 2nd service
Description:
Cords is a community group open to all ages and all walks of life. We share a meal together, focus on fellowship and the study of God's word and doing life together!
Monday
Men on Mission
Leader:
Dean Cayton and Donnie Harris
Time and Location:
6:30 pm every other Monday in GOCC cafe.
Description:
This group is open to all men and will seek to epuip men to be better leaders in all areas of life: family, church, work, community. A meal will be provided.
Tuesday
GOCC Women's Ministries
Leaders:
Tina Mitchell
Time and Location:
Occurs every month on the third Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, GOCC Worship Center
Description:
This group is open to all women and covers general biblical topics. includes a meal.
Wednesday
Co-ed Freedom Study
Leader:
Paul Weaklend
Time and Location:
6:30 pm, GOCC
Description:
This study explores the truth about our approach to God, our faith and ourselves. Learn how to live free from personal strongholds, heal from past wounds and apply biblical truth to our everyday life. The study ends with a one day conference and an environment to put all the things we have learned into practice and let the Holy Spirit truly change us in a powerful way.
Wednesday Night Adult Life Group
Leader:
Donnie Harris and Auston Cox
Time and Location:
6:30 pm, GOCC
Description:
This group is for anyone and covers a variety of biblical topics.
Thursday
Faithful Friends
Leader:
Doug Julian
Time and location:
Thursday night 6:00 -8:00 pm, GOCC Cafe
Description:
Friendship that last for eternity, that helps us build a relationship with Jesus! Bible Study: The Sermon On The Mount
Saturday
Sonflowers Bible Journaling
Leader:
Liz Severt
Time and location:
9:00 am -1:00 pm, GOCC
2nd Saturday of the month.
Description:
Growing closer together and closer to Christ. Journaling with artistic expressions.
The Gathering
Leader:
Lindsey Davis and Laura Ellingsworth
Time and location:
Times vary, beginning October 10, 2026, and ending July 10, 2027.
Description:
A ladies night out, crafts, games, bible study and a great time for ladies to make new friends.
Movies for the Soul
Leader:
Donna McGehee
Time and location:
Every 4th Saturday starting September 26th, 12:00 - 2:00 pm at Donna's house.
Description:
We grow in Christ together through watching Christian based movies. We also grow and build friendships by sharing about our lives and relating to the movies in our everyday life. We are people who love Jesus and movies.
life groups
Life Group promotion Sunday is August 30th and we want to encourage you to join a small discipleship group. We believe small discipleship groups provide a healthy and safe way for us to journey together as we seek to follow Christ. Life Groups provide us the opportunity to anchor our souls in Christ, grow in our faith, while at the same time make a difference in others lives and the world around us.