Groups
Get plugged in.
Life Groups and Growth Groups at First Lyman are essential for spiritual growth as well as growing relationally with those around you. Life Groups encompass our Sunday morning groups and Growth Groups meet throughout the week in various homes and on our campus. Below you will find a list of current groups that meet on Sunday Mornings and throughout the week. If you don’t see a group that works for you now, check back because they are always changing or better yet, contact our Group coordinators to get more detailed info.
Sunday Morning Life Groups
Genesis (Young Adults)
Hosts/Teachers: Wade Blackwell, Keith Dembitsky
When: Sundays 10:45-11:45am, ROOM 112 (see map)
Great for college aged and young singles/married couples
Legacy Builders (Adult 1)
Hosts/Teacher: Scott Johnston
When: Sundays 10:45-11:45am, Library (see map)
Great for Young Couples/Singles (late 20’s-early 40s) with children
The Journey (Adult 2)
Host/Teacher: Greg Wood and Chris Walker
When: Sundays 10:45-11:45am, ROOM 303 (see map)
Great for Middle Aged Couples/Singles (early 40’s-late 50’s) with older children
Branches (Adult 3)
Host/Teacher: Beth Arms
When: Sundays 10:45-11:45am, ROOM 302 (see map)
Great for empty nesters (early 50s to late 60s)
Senior Adult (Adult 4)
Hosts/Teachers: Rachel Conway and Buddy Smith
When: Sundays 10:45-11:45am, ROOM 304 (see map)
Great for Seniors, post retirement (mid 60’s to late 70s)
Senior Adult (Adult 5)
Hosts/Teachers: Marty and Kay Brown
When: Sundays 10:45-11:45am, ROOM 200 (see map)
Great for Seniors (late 70’s and up)
Core Classes are designed to help you grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and how it shapes everyday life. These classes create space to learn, ask questions, and be equipped to live out your faith with confidence.
Core Classes @First Lyman
How to Study The Bible:
Teacher: Pastor Bill Morris
Course Description:
This course equips believers to study the Bible by learning how Scripture teaches us to interpret Scripture. Participants will gain practical tools to read, understand, and apply God’s Word with confidence and faithfulness.
Contact Pastor Bill for more info!
How To Know The Will of God:
Teacher: Dr. Greg Wood
Course Description:
This course looks at what the Bible says about how God guides our decision-making. We will also learn to recognize unbiblical ideas that may be disguised as truth. Biblical help is provided to make decisions while seeking to remain in the Will of God.
Contact Dr. Greg Wood for more info!
Why join a group?
Well, that’s a good question. It isn’t something we came up with but it is something we have found to be important to the lives of those that are believers and are called to bear one another’s burdens, sharpen themselves against other believers, and be diligent in reading the Word.
Broken down, Life Groups focus on four key motivators: to love and be loved by others, to integrate into community, to foster fellowship, and to equip for evangelism…L.I.F.E. Much like the traditional Sunday School, these classes focus on biblical lessons and sharing community with those around you.
Growth Groups are weekly, more intimate groups, that focus on the more personal and practical. With groups that are focused on group participation, we are able to sharpen ourselves against one another and walk with people through life’s toughest situations.
Yes, we believe that our worship time together on Sunday mornings is amazing and everyone should make it a priority to worship with fellow believers during that time. However, we know that true growth and knowledge of the Lord is found in the community of believers.
We would love to help you take that next step towards finding a Group today! Reach out to our Life Group and Growth Group Coordinators today to get plugged in.
Life Group Coordinator
Chris Walker
Growth Group Coordinator