WINTER 2025 | Small Group Descriptions
MONDAY
TUESDAY
MONDAY
Group Name: Heaven by Jennifer Rothschild
Leader(s): Nicole Beardslee
Synopsis: Jennifer Rothschild explores the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective. She will separate what’s true about Heaven from what’s based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses.
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women
Group Name: Men's Bible Study
Leader(s): Mark MacBayne, Paul Deitrich, & Bud Moore
Synopsis: Deepen your connection with Jesus by studying His Word while fostering an authentic community with other men.
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Men
CLOSED
Group Name: Sweeter Than Honey by Gretchen Saffles and Maggie Combs
Leader(s):Brigette Lopez & Kelly Hurrey
Synopsis: In Sweeter than Honey, Gretchen Saffles and Maggie Combs teach the value of studying God’s Word while providing the tools to apply it to your life.
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women
MESSAGE-BASED
Leader(s): Khristian Molina
Time: 7-8 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Free
Type: 18-25 year old | Young Adults Group
ACTIVITY
CLOSED
Group Name: Fitness for Life
Leader(s): Gloria O’Quinn and Charisse Ross
Synopsis: We'll be getting together, getting in motion, and getting fit in this next season as we move and groove to some classic hits. Hope you will join us! (Please note that this is an intermediate-level class.)
Time:5:30-7 PM
Regularity: Weekly (Monday & Wednesday)
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: $5
Type: Mixed
Leader(s): Nicole Beardslee
Synopsis: Jennifer Rothschild explores the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective. She will separate what’s true about Heaven from what’s based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses.
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women
Group Name: Men's Bible Study
Leader(s): Mark MacBayne, Paul Deitrich, & Bud Moore
Synopsis: Deepen your connection with Jesus by studying His Word while fostering an authentic community with other men.
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Men
CLOSED
Leader(s):Brigette Lopez & Kelly Hurrey
Synopsis: In Sweeter than Honey, Gretchen Saffles and Maggie Combs teach the value of studying God’s Word while providing the tools to apply it to your life.
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women
MESSAGE-BASED
Leader(s): Khristian Molina
Time: 7-8 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Free
Type: 18-25 year old | Young Adults Group
ACTIVITY
CLOSED
Leader(s): Gloria O’Quinn and Charisse Ross
Synopsis: We'll be getting together, getting in motion, and getting fit in this next season as we move and groove to some classic hits. Hope you will join us! (Please note that this is an intermediate-level class.)
Time:5:30-7 PM
Regularity: Weekly (Monday & Wednesday)
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: $5
Type: Mixed
TUESDAY
Group Name: Men's Bible Study of 1st Peter
Leader(s): Steve Kavanagh & Derrick Easterling
Synopsis: Deepen your connection with Jesus by studying His Word while fostering an authentic community with other men.
Time: 11 AM- 12:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Men
Group Name: Iron Sharpens Iron
Leader(s): Jimmy Reyes
Synopsis: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 Our men’s group covers two chapters of the Bible every week. At the end of each book, we have a fun review game to reinforce what we have learned.
Time: 6:30- 8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Men
CLOSED
Group Name: Heaven by Jennifer Rothschild
Leader(s): Laurie Bradshaw
Synopsis: Jennifer Rothschild explores the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective. She will separate what’s true about Heaven from what’s based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses.
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women
CLOSED
Group Name: Men's Bible Study
Leader(s): Chris Bradshaw
Synopsis: Deepen your connection with Jesus by studying His Word while fostering an authentic community with other men.
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: San Pablo
Cost: Free
Type: Men's
Group Name: God's Goodness for the Chosen
Leader(s): Linda & Jesse Castillo
Synopsis: Watch the weekly episode of "The Chosen" Season 4 and then dive deeper each week into the biblical scriptures that shaped each week's episode. This study teaches readers how to reframe their hardships and see them as fertile soil for God’s goodness to grow in their lives. Come join us as we learn this together....of course, while eating snacks, too!!
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Rodeo
Cost: Purchase of Season 4 Study Guide
Type: Mixed
Leader(s): Steve Kavanagh & Derrick Easterling
Synopsis: Deepen your connection with Jesus by studying His Word while fostering an authentic community with other men.
Time: 11 AM- 12:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Men
Group Name: Iron Sharpens Iron
Leader(s): Jimmy Reyes
Synopsis: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 Our men’s group covers two chapters of the Bible every week. At the end of each book, we have a fun review game to reinforce what we have learned.
Time: 6:30- 8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Men
CLOSED
Leader(s): Laurie Bradshaw
Synopsis: Jennifer Rothschild explores the subject of Heaven from a biblical perspective. She will separate what’s true about Heaven from what’s based on legend, media depictions, and hopeful guesses.
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women
CLOSED
Leader(s): Chris Bradshaw
Synopsis: Deepen your connection with Jesus by studying His Word while fostering an authentic community with other men.
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: San Pablo
Cost: Free
Type: Men's
Group Name: God's Goodness for the Chosen
Leader(s): Linda & Jesse Castillo
Synopsis: Watch the weekly episode of "The Chosen" Season 4 and then dive deeper each week into the biblical scriptures that shaped each week's episode. This study teaches readers how to reframe their hardships and see them as fertile soil for God’s goodness to grow in their lives. Come join us as we learn this together....of course, while eating snacks, too!!
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Rodeo
Cost: Purchase of Season 4 Study Guide
Type: Mixed
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
CLOSED
Group Name: I Surrender All
Leader(s): Barbara Eisemann
Synopsis: From Priscilla Shirer comes this fervent appeal and invitation to surrender everything to Jesus. To follow Him not just as your Savior but as your priority, your first love, your Lord. To move beyond being a believer to becoming His disciple.
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose campus
Cost: Purchase of the Study Guide
Type: Women
MESSAGE-BASED
Leader(s): Justin Vizinau
Time: 6:30-9 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Free
Type: 26-33 year-old | Young Professionals
ACTIVITY
CLOSED
Group Name: Fitness for Life
Leader(s): Gloria O’Quinn and Charisse Ross
Synopsis: We'll be getting together, getting in motion, and getting fit in this next season as we move and groove to some classic hits. Hope you will join us! (Please note that this is an intermediate-level class.)
Time:5:30-7 PM
Regularity: Weekly (Monday & Wednesday)
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: $5
Type: Mixed
Leader(s): Barbara Eisemann
Synopsis: From Priscilla Shirer comes this fervent appeal and invitation to surrender everything to Jesus. To follow Him not just as your Savior but as your priority, your first love, your Lord. To move beyond being a believer to becoming His disciple.
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose campus
Cost: Purchase of the Study Guide
Type: Women
MESSAGE-BASED
Leader(s): Justin Vizinau
Time: 6:30-9 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Klose Campus
Cost: Free
Type: 26-33 year-old | Young Professionals
ACTIVITY
CLOSED
Leader(s): Gloria O’Quinn and Charisse Ross
Synopsis: We'll be getting together, getting in motion, and getting fit in this next season as we move and groove to some classic hits. Hope you will join us! (Please note that this is an intermediate-level class.)
Time:5:30-7 PM
Regularity: Weekly (Monday & Wednesday)
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: $5
Type: Mixed
THURSDAY
Group Name: Women's Bible Study of 1st Peter
Leader(s):Yvonne Buffum
Synopsis: How do we persevere in the face of suffering? A life-changing encounter with God's Word through 1st Peter, written to remind hard-pressed Christians of their rich identity in Christ.
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Regularity: 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Location: Pinole
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women
CLOSED
Group Name: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Leader(s):Sam & Astrid Liong
Synopsis: We are all busy. Some of us can't remember the last time we rested or even had free time. Our busyness can feel productive but it is a toxic distraction, sapping our spiritual, physical, and emotional vitality. It may seem like we have no choice but to live at a frantic pace, but God has a better path for us. Childcare available $5/child
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Pinole
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Mixed
Leader(s):Yvonne Buffum
Synopsis: How do we persevere in the face of suffering? A life-changing encounter with God's Word through 1st Peter, written to remind hard-pressed Christians of their rich identity in Christ.
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Regularity: 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Location: Pinole
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Women
CLOSED
Leader(s):Sam & Astrid Liong
Synopsis: We are all busy. Some of us can't remember the last time we rested or even had free time. Our busyness can feel productive but it is a toxic distraction, sapping our spiritual, physical, and emotional vitality. It may seem like we have no choice but to live at a frantic pace, but God has a better path for us. Childcare available $5/child
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Pinole
Cost: Purchase of Study Guide
Type: Mixed
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
MESSAGE-BASED
Leader(s): Luis and Julie Molina (Spanish Group)
Time: 7-8 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
ACTIVITY
Group Name: Quilting Group
Leader(s): Kathy Duff
Synopsis: We'll be quilting and crafting each Friday. As we gather, we'll complete a devotional, learn new quilting skills, and do life together.
Time: 10 AM -2 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
Leader(s): Luis and Julie Molina (Spanish Group)
Time: 7-8 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
ACTIVITY
Group Name: Quilting Group
Leader(s): Kathy Duff
Synopsis: We'll be quilting and crafting each Friday. As we gather, we'll complete a devotional, learn new quilting skills, and do life together.
Time: 10 AM -2 PM
Regularity: Weekly
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free
Type: Mixed
SATURDAY
ACTIVITY
Group Name: Barbell Club
Leader(s): Jack Zhang & Derrick Easterling
Synopsis: Join us we lift weights and talk about what God is doing in our lives.
Time: 8:30-10 AM
Regularity: 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Location: Hercules
Cost: Free
Type: Men
Group Name: Ballroom Dancing
Leader(s): Jason Liew & Kam Lau
Synopsis: For married couples to enjoy quality time learning ballroom dancing.
Time: 6:30-8 PM
Regularity: 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free (childcare is available for $5/child)
Type: Married Couples
Group Name: Barbell Club
Leader(s): Jack Zhang & Derrick Easterling
Synopsis: Join us we lift weights and talk about what God is doing in our lives.
Time: 8:30-10 AM
Regularity: 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Location: Hercules
Cost: Free
Type: Men
Group Name: Ballroom Dancing
Leader(s): Jason Liew & Kam Lau
Synopsis: For married couples to enjoy quality time learning ballroom dancing.
Time: 6:30-8 PM
Regularity: 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Location: Hilltop Campus
Cost: Free (childcare is available for $5/child)
Type: Married Couples