group finder - Long Hollow Baptist Church

GROUP FINDER
A step-by-step guide to finding a small group to meet your needs.
January – March 2011
Updated 1/13/11
©2011 Long Hollow Baptist Church
Today’s big deal might not be a big deal next week or next
month. Your needs change. Sometimes they are driven by life’s
challenges. You move to a new city, have a baby or two, change
jobs, or experience a crisis. There are other times when you
simply want meaningful relationships with other believers.
This guide will help you find the right group for your specific
needs. As your needs change, you are encouraged to change
groups. Matter of fact, we don’t want you to stay in the same
group forever. A small group isn’t a destination; it is a process.
So, work through this guide, pick a group, and give it a try. As
your needs change, try another one.
As you do life together with other believers, you will discover
spiritual insights and truths that will change your life. We call that
spiritual growth and that’s our desire for you.
Because Long Hollow is a big place, small groups are important.
So take the small group challenge. Work through the pages that
follow and invest some time doing something that will make a
difference in every area of your life.
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship,
to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe
at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the
believers were together and had everything in common. They sold
property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day
they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke
bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,
praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord
added to their number daily those who were being saved (Acts 2:42-47).
This is how the church began and this is how it will continue!
Don’t miss out on what God is doing.
Let’s get started
Rank the following statements from 1 to 8 with 1 being the
most true of you and 8 being the least true of you right now.
____ I need fellowship with other believers
but Sunday morning is my only option.
Page 5
____ I need fellowship with a small group
of believers but I want something more
intimate and less formal.
Page 8
____ I am dealing with an issue about
which I need biblical wisdom (such as
finances, parenting, relationships, etc.).
Page 13
____ I need to spend time with other
women and learn how God’s Word
applies to my life as a woman, wife, and/
or mom.
Page 17
____ I’m going through a period of grief or
am dealing with the consequences of
divorce.
Page 19
____ I need to know how to be a more
godly man, husband, and/or father.
Page 20
____ I’m struggling with a hurt, habit, or
hang-up that is affecting other areas of
my life.
Page 21
____ I need to talk to someone right now
about a serious issue I’m facing.
Page 22
I need fellowship with other believers but
Sunday morning is my only option.
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5
You should take a look at our on-campus group options.
On-campus groups meet every week throughout the year in
rooms throughout the building. Groups vary in size. Some groups
are gender-specific, some are life-station specific, and some are
open to anyone.
Keep in mind that our middle school small groups meet at 9:00
am and high school meets at 10:30. So, if worshipping with your
student is important, select a group that meets at the same time
as your student’s age group.
Sundays at 8:00 am
Leader
Life Stage
Room
Jeanie Waggoner
Widowed women
(Chosen Bible Study)
230
Sundays at 9:00 am
Leader
Life Stage
Room
Barbara Brown
Women (60+)
149
Todd & Beth Cox
Nearly or newly married
225
Suzanne Dunn
Coed (40+)
228
Bob Dean
Greg Smith
Coed (40+)
151
more
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6
Sundays at 9:00 am (continued)
Leader
Life Stage
Room
Jon Duncan
Coed (35-45)
224
Mark Firth
Coed (35+)
223
Steve & Liz
Burchfield
Freedom in Christ
233
(see page 13 for more info)
Adults (all ages)
Shari Haynes
Chris Adams
Women (all ages)
240
Judy Howard
Susan Wilson
Women (all ages)
229
Brad Jolly
Devon Sutherland
Men (all ages)
148
Allen & Mitzi Lindsey
Coed (40+)
226
Rudy Lindsey
Coed (50+)
147
Barbara Loper
Coed (60+)
153
Blake Neeley
Couples (25-40)
227
Neal Palmer
Couples (30+)
239
Mike Price
Scott Swift
Coed (all ages)
237
David Scott
Robbie Butler
Couples (30-50)
232
Conor Smith
Parents of middle schoolers
236
Don Speight
Coed (50-65)
150
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7
Sundays at 10:30 am
Leader
Life Stage
Room
Marty Akin
Jim & Nan Smith
Divorce Care
150
Bill Alexander
Couples (30+)
239
Scott Batson
Couples (all ages)
228
Lance Brown
Coed (30-40)
224
C-20
College Students (18-23)
240
C-20 Next
Singles (24-28)
226
Seth Huber
Couples (25-40)
233
Jennifer Lorance
Gail Gilbert
Women (all ages)
230
Shaun Lyons
Tommy Duncan
Adults (all ages)
225
Dick Moore/Jeff Holt
Couples (30+)
227
Joe Quilty
Single Men
234
Mike Sarrett
Adults (all ages)
237
Mike Shackleford
Coed (30-50)
223
Phyllis Young
Single Moms
153
Nancy Thompson
GriefShare
232
Francine Daniels
Coed (40+)
238
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8
I need fellowship with a small group of
believers but I want something more intimate
and less formal.
You should take a look at our off-campus group options.
Off-campus groups meet regularly in homes throughout the
community. Groups vary in size, but are generally smaller than
on-campus groups You can choose a group based on where you
live, the night you have available, life-stage, or gender.
Most off-campus groups handle their own childcare. A few
groups meet off-campus while their children participate in oncampus activities. There are a couple of ways you can get
involved in an off-campus group. You can attend the next
GroupLink event or you can browse the list of available groups.
Visit www.longhollow.com/grow to to learn more about groups
in your area. Below are some of our current groups. New groups
are forming weekly, so check the website for the most up to date
information. Groups meet at night unless otherwise noted.
Leader
Life Stage
Night
Don & Connie Austin
Coed
Sunday
Rob & Michelle Berry
Couples (30-40)
Thursday
Henry & Holly Bieber
Couples (40-50)
Sunday AM
Kevin & Jenn Bigelow
Couples (young)
Sunday
Bryan & Shannon Chenault
Couples
Wednesday
Cindy Barnfield
Women (all ages)
Thursday AM
Mark & Michelle Coomer
Couples (30-40)
Sunday
To join an off-campus group, visit www.longhollow.com/grow
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Off-campus groups (continued)
9
Leader
Life Stage
Night
Gary & Martha Davis
Coed (40+)
Wednesday
Bruce & Darla Devries
Couples (young)
Wednesday
Russell & Rita Dimmitt
Coed (all ages)
Monday
East Nashville Area
John Dotson
Singles (24-28)
Monday
Duchess Dukes-workplace
Women (all ages)
Thursday AM
Derek & Jill Ferrell
Couples
Sunday
Dustin & Morgan Finn
Couples (young)
Sunday
Chris & Diane Freeman
Empty Nesters
Sunday
Terry & Melinda Hadaway
Empty Nesters
Sunday
Jason & Carrie Hayes
Couples (all ages)
Sunday
Jason & Carrie Hayes
Worship Team
Sunday lunch
Dan & Lisa Heile
Couples (40-50)
Sunday
Chris Hendon
Couples (all ages)
Wednesday
Calvin & Erica Ho
Couples (young)
Wednesday
Matt & Kristy Holder
Coed (all ages)
Sunday
Mike & Angie Hurst
Coed (all ages)
Sunday
Brandon & Brooke Jaggers
Couples (young)
Sunday
Michael & Gretchen Jarrett
Couples (all ages)
Sunday AM
White House
Campus
more
Page
To join an off-campus group, visit www.longhollow.com/grow
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Off-campus groups (continued)
Leader
Life Stage
Night
Shellie Lamberth
Sharon Jesse
Women (all ages)
Sunday
Jason Kastner
Couples (all ages)
Sunday
Carol Leatherman
Coed (all ages)
Thursday
Jeff & Kelly Lemmonds
Couples (young)
Tuesday
Chuck & Vicki Lessert
Coed (40+)
Sunday
Jeff & Rachel Lovingood
Couples (all ages)
Sunday
Mike & Laurie Marlow
Coed (all ages)
Sunday AM
White House
Campus
Rusty & Jackie McDonald
Couples (40+)
Sunday
Lebanon Area
Marc & Lisa McDougan
Coed (40+)
Wednesday
Matthew & Scarlet
McGlasson
Couples (all ages)
Sunday
Michael & Michelle Mercer
Couples (young)
Sunday
Chad & Mary Montgomery
Couples (young)
Sunday
Jeff & Rhonda Morris
Coed (all ages)
Sunday
Mark & Kelly Morris
Couples (40+)
Sunday
Mike & Joy Morris
Couples (30-40)
Sunday
Eric & Lauren Murrell
Dustin & Morgan Finn
Couples (young)
Monday
Steve & Lily Old
Couples (young)
Sunday
To join an off-campus group, visit www.longhollow.com/grow
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Off-campus groups (continued)
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Leader
Life Stage
Night
Kyle & Jill Olund
Couples (all ages)
Sunday
Bob Patterson
Coed (all ages)
Sunday
Neil & Tammy Peace
Couples (young)
Thursday
Leilani Peweitt
Women (all ages)
Sunday
Kevin & Penney Rudicil
Empty Nesters
Sunday
Robby & Christy Ryan
Couples (all ages)
Saturday
Gary & Sandi Sagaser
Empty Nesters
Sunday AM
Brandon & Leslie Schell
Couples (young)
Friday
SL & Cathy Searcy
Coed (all ages)
Sunday
Shane & Kristen Sisk
Couples (all ages)
Sunday
Dana Smith
Women (20-30)
Sunday
Josh & Rachel Souliere
Couples (young)
Sunday
Don & Carol Speight
Coed (all ages)
Wednesday
Kevin & Kim Stone
Couples (young)
Sunday
Jason & Julie Strickland
Couples (all ages)
Friday
Darrell & Keri Turner
Couples (all ages)
Sunday
Jason & Sarah Underhill
Couples (all ages)
Sunday
Steve & Robbie Wagner
Couples (40+)
Sunday
John & Pam Walrond
Coed (50+)
Sunday
more
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12
To join an off-campus group, visit www.longhollow.com/grow
Off-campus groups (continued)
Leader
Life Stage
Night
Joe & Christy Williams
Couples (all ages)
Sunday
Larry & Pam Williams
Coed (all ages)
Thursday
Anthony & Victoria Zecco
Couples (all ages)
Thursday
Visit www.longhollow.com/grow to to learn more about groups
in your area. New groups are forming weekly, so check the
website for the most up to date information.
I am dealing with an issue about which I need
biblical wisdom (such as finances, parenting,
relationships, etc.).
Page
13
Consider the short-term, topical studies offered through Real
Life University on Wednesday nights.
Real Life University offers 6-week and 12-week courses that
focus on specific needs. New courses begin every six week.
Check www.longhollow.com/grow for current and upcoming
courses.
Wednesdays at 6:15 pm (unless otherwise noted)
Your issue
Class, description, leader
Room
I need Bible study
and theology.
Freedom in Christ
Whether you have just begun
your walk with Christ or you
are unsure how to move
forward, this study will give
you simple, practical guidance
for weaving your faith into
every aspect of your life.
12 sessions
Steve & Liz Burchfield
229
I need help with
personal finances.
Financial Peace University
This life-changing program
teaches you how to achieve
your financial goals by
eliminating debt, saving for the
future, and giving like never
before. Don’t let your money
control you; take charge of
your life and your future.
13 sessions
Phil Godbold
230
more
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14
Real Life University (continued)
Your issue
Class, description, leader
Room
I am dealing with
grief and I need
someone to help me.
Grief Share
Grief Share is a friendly, caring
group of people who will walk
alongside you through one of
life’s most difficult
experiences. You don’t have
do go through the grieving
process alone.
Nancy Thompson
225
Also offered on Sunday mornings at
10:30. See page 7 for location.
I could use some
help with my
marriage and other
relationships.
Six Mosquitos
Discover how to deal with
irritability, intimacy, and other
issues that that affect your
marriage and relationships.
6 sessions
Brandon & Dawn Kleiser
227
I’m raising
elementary age
children and I need
some advice.
Adventures in Parenting
Raising kids is tough and we
need all the help we can get. If
you are going through those
elementary years and would
like to learn from the wisdom
of others and from our
Children’s Pastor, this course
is for you.
6 sessions
Jason Underhill
224
I’d like to study the
Bible with other
women.
The Grace Walk
A study for women of all ages.
Angel Finch
221
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15
Real Life University (continued)
Your issue
Class, description, leader
Room
I’m raising
teenagers and I
need some advice.
Parenting Teenagers
They were cute when they
were babies and entertaining
when they were children. But
what happened when they hit
adolescence? Let our Next
Generation Pastor lead you on
a fun-filled and informative
journey toward peaceful
parenting.
6 sessions
Jeff Lovingood
226
I feel compelled to
talk more about my
relationship with
God, but I don’t
know where to start.
Conquer Your Fear,
Share Your Faith
Discover every tool you need
to overcome your fear and talk
about your faith with friends,
neighbors, coworkers and
even strangers!
6 sessions
Allen Hamilton
228
I’m a man and I need
a great Bible study to
help me be a more
godly man,
husband, and/or
father.
The Samson Syndrome
The story of Samson is the
perfect vehicle to reveal the
twelve tendencies that can
bring down strong men. This
study offers powerful ideas for
making sure men use their
greatest strengths to honor
God in every situation.
6 sessions
Dustin Headrick
236
more
Page
16
Real Life University (continued)
Your issue
Class, description, leader
Room
No hablo ingles?
Spanish Bible Study
A weekly Bible study for
Spanish-speaking adults.
Marty & Grace Guthrie
223
I am dealing with a
hurt, habit, or
hang-up.
CR Step Studies
Are you hurting? Is someone
you love hurting? Step Studies
are designed to remind us that
we aren’t alone in our
struggles. This is a safe place
where you can learn and
practice biblical principles for
relational living in a safe and
confidential environment.
Various Leaders
Men’s
Studies:
232 & 233
I want to get together
with other women to
pray.
On Our Knees
Women’s Prayer Time
Meets the first Wednesday of
every month.
148
I’m a mom and I
need to learn how to
be a more godly
woman, wife, and
mother.
iMom
iMom is an opportunity for you
to focus on being an
intentional mom while gaining
spiritual and emotional
encouragement and social
connections.
Wednesday morning and
evening sessions begin
February 16.
Wendy Taylor
Little
TreeHouse
Women’s
Studies:
147 & 149
I need to spend time with other women and
learn how God’s Word applies to my life as a
woman, wife, and/or mom.
Page
17
There are a variety of women’s studies available through oncampus small groups, off-campus small groups, Real Life
University, and the women’s ministry.
Visit www.longhollow.com/women for the latest women’s ministry
news.
Opportunities for Women
Day
Group
Room
Wednesday
9:30 AM and
6:15 PM
iMom
iMom is an opportunity for you
to focus on being an
intentional mom while gaining
spiritual and emotional
encouragement and social
connections.
Wednesday morning and
evening sessions begin
February 16.
Wendy Taylor
Little
TreeHouse
Wednesday 6:15 PM
On Our Knees
Women’s Prayer Time
Meets the first Wednesday of
every month.
148
Sunday PM
Women (20-30)
Dana Smith
Off-campus
Sunday PM
Women (all ages)
Leilani Peweitt
Off-campus
more
Page
18
Opportunities for Women
Day
Group
Room
Sunday PM
Women (all ages)
Shellie Lamberth
Sharon Jesse
Off-campus
Thursday AM
Women (all ages)
Duchess Dukes-workplace
Off-campus
Thursday AM
Women (all ages)
Cindy Barnfield
Off-campus
Sundays 8:00 AM
Widowed women
(Chosen Bible Study)
Jeanie Waggoner
230
Sundays 9:00 AM
Women (60+)
Barbara Brown
149
Sundays 9:00 AM
Women (all ages)
Shari Haynes
Chris Adams
240
Sundays 9:00 AM
Women (all ages)
Judy Howard/Susan Wilson
229
Sundays 10:30 AM
Single Moms
Phyllis Young
153
Sundays 10:30 AM
Women (all ages)
Jennifer Lorance
Gail Gilbert
230
Tuesdays
9:30-11:30 AM
6:30-8:30 PM
The Whole Truth
Chronological Bible
Discipleship
Julie Woodruff
Worship
Center
The Grace Walk
A study for women of all ages.
Angel Finch
221
Begins Feb. 15
Wednesdays
6:15 PM
I’m going through a period of grief or am
dealing with the consequences of divorce.
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19
Long Hollow provides two ministries designed specifically for
individuals dealing with the aftermath of grief or divorce.
Grief Share
Day
Description
Room
Sunday at 10:30 AM
Grief Share is a friendly, caring
group of people who will walk
alongside you through one of
life’s most difficult
experiences. You don’t have
do go through the grieving
process alone.
Nancy Thompson
232
Wednesday at
6:15 PM
Grief Share
225
Divorce Care
Day
Description
Room
Sunday at 10:30 AM
Divorce Care provides you a
loving and caring place in
which to experience God’s
love and restoration. If you
have experienced a divorce
and want to move beyond the
pain and emotion, Divorce
Care is the place to start.
Marty Akin
Jim & Nan Smith
150
Page
20
I need to know how to be a more godly man,
husband, and/or father.
There are a variety of men’s studies available through oncampus small groups, off-campus small groups, Real Life
University, and the men’s ministry.
If you have specific questions about opportunities for men,
contact [email protected].
Opportunities for Men
Day
Group
Room
Wednesday at
5:45 AM and
8:00 PM
Men’s Fraternity
Discover authentic manhood
at men’s fraternity. This
interactive environment will
provide everything from
biblical instruction to personal
discussion. The coffee is hot,
the snacks are relatively fresh,
and your place is waiting.
David Landrith
Worship
Center
Sunday
9:00 AM
Men (all ages)
Brad Jolly
Devon Sutherland
148
Sunday
10:30 AM
Single Men
Joe Quilty
234
Wednesday
6:15 PM
The Samson Syndrome
This study offers powerful
ideas for making sure men
use their greatest strengths to
honor God in every situation.
6 sessions
Dustin Headrick
236
I’m struggling with a hurt, habit, or hang-up
that is affecting other areas of my life.
Page
21
Celebrate Recovery and Step Studies have been used by God
to bring healing and recovery to people all around the world. .
Celebrate Recovery
Day
Description
Room
Friday
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Hendersonville
Campus
6:00-6:45 - "BBQ" with a
Hamburger/Hot Dog, chips
and a drink ($3).
7:00-8:00 Worship and
Opening Assembly
8:00-9:00 Small Groups
9:00-10:00 Freedom Café
Henry Bieber
Little
TreeHouse
Thursday
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Gallatin Campus
7:00-8:00 Worship and
Opening Assembly
8:00-9:00 Small Groups
9:00-10:00 Freedom Café
Gallatin
Worship
Center
Step Studies
Day
Description
Room
Wednesday
6:15 PM
Are you hurting? Is someone
you love hurting? Step Studies
are designed to remind us that
we aren’t alone in our
struggles. This is a safe place
where you can learn and
practice biblical principles for
relational living in a safe and
confidential environment.
Various Leaders
Men’s
Studies:
232 & 233
Women’s
Studies:
147 & 149
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22
I need to talk to someone right now about a
serious issue I’m facing.
Sometimes you need the help of a qualified counselor to help
walk you through an issue you are facing. If you’d like to talk
to someone, call the church office at 615-824-4006 and speak
to someone in the counseling office.
For the most up to date information
about Long Hollow, visit
www.longhollow.com.
What’s NEXT at Long Hollow?
If you’re new to Long Hollow and have some questions about
the church, you are invited to Starting Point—a monthly
orientation to Long Hollow, our ministries, and our purpose.
Watch the Sunday Paper for the next Starting Point. Register
online.
Maybe you’ve been here for a while and you’re ready to take
the next step by becoming a member. Connections is our
required membership class. You can register online at
www.longhollow.com.
Basics is a four-week course that introduces some beliefs
and truths that are foundational to your spiritual growth. No
matter how long you’ve been a believer, Basics will help you
take the next step in your spiritual growth plan.
At Long Hollow, we want you to grow in your relationship with
God by growing in your relationships with others through small
groups. GroupLink is a quarterly event that will help you find
a small group meeting in a home near you. Register online.
www.longhollow.com