You may know them as small groups or home groups, but we call them Connect Groups. The goal is the same — to love and be loved, to be supported, revitalized and challenged. Connect Groups get you connected and help establish community within the church.
Leader: Basil + Sue Marotta
Time: 2nd + 4th Thursday, 7pm
Learning about marriage, the original design and God's plan for man and woman to be one.
Leader: Kirk + Brenda Olds
Time: Friday, 7pm
A fun committed group of couples with families that want to spur each other on in the Lord. Each week we will discuss the sermons and fellowship over snacks. We are a group that wants to be like "The Acts Church." Childcare will be provided for a nominal fee.
Leader: Tom + Cristy George
Time: 1st + 2nd Saturday, TBD
This group is for elementary-aged kids and their families who would like to be involved in age appropriate, local service/outreach with like-minded families.
Leader: Teodor Huzij
Time: Saturday, 6:30am
This group is for men seeking sexual purity in their lives through accountability with other men. The book Every Man’s Battle will be covered.
Leader: Basil Marotta
Time: Wednesday, 7pm
The focus of this group is to build godly men of character. Men will experience personal growth through Christ-centered teaching, meaningful fellowship, and small group discussion. For men over 18 years old.
Leader: Dan Meylan
Time: Tuesday, 6am
Prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Open to all men of The Springs Church.
Leader: Adam Taylor
Time: Friday, 7:30am
A time of prayer and fellowship. Open to all men of The Springs Church.
Leader: Ginger Clark
Time: Wednesday, 7pm
This group is for those with a heart for worship and intercession. We will worship and seek God’s direction for intercession, while getting to know each other.
Leader: Randy + Julie Brockett
Time: Every other Wednesday, 6:30pm
We will meet together to support one another and pray for salvation and blessings to come to our loved ones, especially our adult and adolescent children. Each meeting will include a brief teaching and focused prayer.
Leader: Merlin + Phyllis Gingerich
Time: 1st Sunday, TBD
This group is for people who are looking for prayer, fellowship and encouragement. Join us as we seek to build each other up in our walk with the Lord. Open to all ages. No childcare.
Leader: Phyllis Didleau
Time: Thursday, 1pm
A workplace prayer group for those who want prayer or those who want to pray for others and are available to meet during the workday.
Leader: Dan Meylan
Time: Tuesday, 6am
Prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Open to all men of The Springs Church.
Leader: Adam Taylor
Time: Friday, 7:30am
A time of prayer and fellowship. Open to all men of The Springs Church.
Leader: Fern Cuneio
Time: Thursday, 6pm
If you have an intense and sincere heart for praying for the prodigal, this is the group for you. We will also have a time of fellowship.
Leader: Care Young
Time: Wednesday, 10:30am
A time of worship and Bible study to learn more about God and develop a deeper relationship with him.
Leader: Sabrina Campbell
Time: Jueves, 6:30pm
Descubramos esto juntas a través de este estudio de Beth Moore con base en Isaias 43:10; el cual nos ayudará a desarrollar una fe viva y más activa - una que comienza cuando comprendemos lo que verdaderamente significa conocer y creer a Dios. Tendremos tiempo de alabanza y adoración en Español.
Requisitos: Libro de estudio, entender y hablar Español con fluidez.
Leader: Sandi Wiley + Sharon Wells
Time: 2nd Sunday, 1pm
Ladies bring your Bibles and join us for a potluck lunch, worship, prayer and fellowship as we discuss the sermon of the week. No childcare.
Leader: Leslie Koepke
Time: Monday, 6:30pm
The Way of Prayer is a journey into the treasured communication between you and the Triune God. We will study God's Word and whisper prayers together. Our goal is to experience the purpose, power and pleasure of prayer. You will find friends at EstherGen, women who want to be mentored, challenged and held accountable. Infants under 6 months welcome.
Leader: Peggy Cornett
Time: Monday, 5:45pm
Have you longed to be part of a messy, honest, grace-filled, discerning community whose main focus is less about making life better and more about learning to draw near to God in the midst of whatever you are facing...or might face in the future? Journey through, The SoulCare Experience by Dr. Larry Crabb. Contact Peggy Cornett regarding which materials to purchase.
Leader: Sharon Patrick
Time: Wednesday, 11am
Pulling Down Strongholds: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5. We will look to God's word to expose and pull down strongholds (fortified thoughts), arguments, lies and lofty things that exalt themselves against the knowledge of God in our lives.
Leader: Karla Stephenson
Time: Thursday, 6pm
Fellowship with other moms on your journey of motherhood. We will be reading Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson. Limit: 12 moms. No childcare.
Leader: Michele Cassula + Dacia Chambers
Time: 2nd Friday, 7pm
Moms of children young and old, come join us for an evening of encouragement, prayer and fellowship. It'll be a night out to "recharge your batteries" and grow in friendship with other women in our church community. No childcare.
Leader: Renee Sanders
Time: Tuesday, 9:30am
God will never give up on you. Explore how David’s life proves this promise to be true. In this examination of the man after God’s own heart, David will delight and disappoint you. You’ll want to be just like him at times and nothing like him at others. If you’ve ever experienced doubts, temptations, losses, family problems or personal inconsistencies, this study is for you! Childcare available – Contact Renee Sanders ahead of time to enroll your child.
Leader: Julie Taylor
Time: Wednesday, 12pm
Come join us for a powerful time of intercession. We will get to know each other better as we seek the Lord's face.
Leader: Emily Morris
Time: 1st + 3rd Friday, 6:30pm
This group is for adults in their thirties getting together to go deeper in God's Word, to be encouraged and have fellowship. Your heart will be ignited with passion for Jesus and challenged to develop a more intimate relationship with Him through studying Bob Sorge's book Secrets of the Secret Place. Need to purchase book, cost is around $15.
Leader: Michael + Laura Acresti
Time: Every other Thursday, 7pm
The purpose of this group is to connect with those who have a heart for the southern part of the city and feel called to be part of a church plant there. The Springs Church South will serve the same vision as The Springs Church, reaching even more for Christ and establishing a community of faith for loving discipleship. If God is leading you in this direction and you would like to hear more about the vision, we would love to connect with you. Childcare will be provided.
Leader: Timothy Tuttle
Time: Monday, 6:30pm
70% of Colorado Springs is un-churched. Recently, Real Church has come together with The Springs Church in an effort to change this statistic. We are in need of people who can come along side us and help us build a team of leaders within our church that will aid in the impact of this city. If this is your heart, we invite you to prayerfully consider serving with us. Childcare provided.
Leader: Ted + Stephanie Huzijra
Time: Wednesday, 6:30pm
This curriculum presents a biblical view of boundaries: what they are, what they protect, how they are developed, how they are injured, how to repair them, and how to use them. The goal is to help others use healthy boundaries appropriately to achieve the relationships and purposes that God intends for you.
Leader: Barry + Kari Aho
Time: Thursday, 6:30pm
Bible study, worship, and intentional prayer for singles, young married couples and families. Our goal is to build trust and accountability through prayer, community and fellowship. No childcare.
Leader: Raymond Pierson
Time: Saturday, 7pm
That the World May Know - Faith Lessons is a vivid series filmed on location in Israel. The in-depth, relevant, historical and cultural content make the Bible it's stories, understandable and visually real. Special invitations to those unmarried, but open to all.
Leader: Rick Mann
Time: Tuesday, 6:30pm
The way we think determines the way we act or react to the things we read, hear and see. Are your actions and reactions Biblical? Do you see the world through a Biblical lens? Join us as we examine our views of current events.
Leader: Jennifer Ray
Time: Wednesday, 6pm
My prayer is you will be affirmed as an artist and discover how your creative imagination can connect with God's redemptive purposes in the world. Join us as we discover nine stories of Biblical worldview, challenging us to fall more in love with Jesus and fulfill our call.
Leader: Sam + Marcia Lee
Time: Every other Tuesday, 6:30pm
We will discuss why God created the universe and humans, why life on earth (for humans) is necessary before we join Jesus in Heaven and what is our ultimate destiny in Heaven. Our study will bring context to James 1:2 "Count it all joy."
Leader: Mark + Kristina Woodman
Time: Sunday, 6pm
If you've been a believer in Christ for two years or less, join our class and learn the basic foundations of our faith. We'll learn how to effectively share our testimonies and memorize God's Word.
Leader: Wanza Kirkwood
Time: 1st + 3rd Thursday, 6:30pm
International Group that meets for prayer, encouragement in the Word and fellowship. We will also enjoy potlucks featuring various international cuisine.
Leader: Ken + Patty Freeman
Time: Monday, 6:30pm
Have you ever desired to receive missions training and personal discipleship? During our 12 weeks together, you will hear teaching on a Biblical worldview, the father-heart of God, spiritual warfare as well as prayer and intercession. We will also have preparation for the 10-day outreach, where we put what we have learned into practice. There is no charge for the training portion of the course (We will receive offerings for some of the speakers). Participants will pay the cost of the outreach.
Leader: Eliza Henderson
Time: Saturday, 3pm
This is an introductory course to modern Hebrew as well as Biblical Jewish feasts, the history of Israel and the Jewish people. We will be exploring our Hebrew heritage as believers in Christ and will examine the Jewish root of Christianity (Romans 11). We will be covering the Hebrew alphabet, verb conjugation and simple sentence structure. Cost of the book and dictionary is $25. No childcare.
Leader: Ryan Rhoads
Time: Friday, 7pm
A balanced group with emphasis on the Word, prayer, fellowship and outreach in the southern part of town.
Leader: Jeff + Jennifer Ray
Time: Every other Friday, 6:30pm
"What happens when God's Spirit invades the hearts of his people?" Pastor Jim Cymbala shares the lessons he learned when the Spirit ignited his heart and began to move through his people. This book is for anyone seeking to live at the center of God's purposes, through experiencing the power of his Spirit.
Leader: Harry Keopke
Time: Monday, 6:30pm
This group is an overview of all 66 books of the Bible and how they fit together as a whole. Learn how to study the Bible, see the character and love of God throughout and understand the revelation of Christianity's basic truths and how they apply to us today. See the power of God's Word at work in you!