During the school year we offer classes, support groups and Bible studies on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in order to give you an opportunity to learn and apply the truths of the Bible. Whether it’s a Bible study of a particular passage or book, a class about spiritual disciplines or a group that helps people find freedom from pain and suffering, there is always a chance for you to connect and grow with us.
22-29 Bible Study
This group meets year-round and is open to both singles and married couples. You may join this group at any time.
- Led by Bob Sell
- Tuesday at 7:00pm
A Faith For Everyone
This class will focus on who Jesus is and how to experience Him in your daily life through an exploration of the church’s faith values of Know, Follow, Grow, and Go. These values flow from our mission to prepare God’s people for completeness in Jesus. As a class, we will talk about knowing Jesus personally, following Him as our Lord, growing in our experience with Him, and living out our faith each day so others can see His presence and power in our lives.
- Led by Peter Buckland
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 13 weeks
- Book Cost: None
Bible Study Methods
Do you want to grow deeper in your own study of the Gospels? This class will introduce insights and methods that can help you better understand and apply Jesus’ teachings. Each week in our time together we will explore a new principle as well as a text from one or more of the gospels.
- Led by Darrin King
- Sunday Morning at 9:15am
- Class Length: 12 weeks
- Book Cost: $10
Book Of Daniel
The book of Daniel is a powerful testimony of the Kingdom of God. It answers questions of how we are to live within it, how it should relate to the world, and what hope it has of the future. Daniel has within it exciting stories, deep theology, and practical application that makes it a worthwhile story to engage with. Audio recordings of this class will be available online.
- Led by Elijah Dally
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 13 weeks
- Book Cost: None
Breathe & Psalm 23 – Women’s Bible Study
This is a Women’s Bible Study. We will begin with Breathe and end with Psalm 23.
Breathe by Priscilla Shirer – In this 5-week Bible study from Priscilla Shirer we will learn the value of Sabbath. As women, we are in bondage to busyness which, in turn, hinders us from experiencing all that God has for us. By neglecting time for tranquility, serenity and repose, we limit our Christlikeness and miss out on some of God’s greatest gifts. It is time for us to breathe and build margin into our lives for God. In the Old Testament, God gave the Israelites many gifts, including boundaries in which to enjoy those gifts. Sabbath was intended as a gift, and it is still a gift to us today. If you are weary, worn out and exhausted the concept of Sabbath will change your life.
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Psalm 23 by Jennifer Rothschild – In this 7-week Bible study from Jennifer Rothschild we will take an in-depth look at Psalm 23. This psalm gives us more than comfort in death; it gives us confidence in life. We will gain fresh insight and encouragement as we learn that vulnerability is not a liability and that we can trust Jesus as our Shepherd through each season of our life.
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- Led by Kim Ensminger
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 12 weeks
- Book Cost: Set: $18
Changes That Heal
We are created in the image of God but oftentimes addictions, feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, resentment, grief over broken relationships and many other feelings can hinder us from experiencing the complete healing God promises. Changes That Heal was developed by Dr. Henry Cloud and offers sound advice that helps you get the most out of your life, heal the wounds of your past and build lasting, loving relationships. You will learn to connect more deeply with others, develop healthy independence from those you’re connected to, understand the good and bad in yourself and others, and grow into greater emotional and spiritual maturity. This class is a follow-up to Boundaries but it is not a prerequisite to attending this class.
- Led by Vickie Duvall
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 10 weeks
- Book Cost: $10
Divorce Care
Divorce Care is for those experiencing separation or divorce. You’ll meet others who understand what you are feeling and who can offer encouragement. You may come into the group at any time.
- Led by Randy Cornell & Gina Funderburgh
- Sunday Morning at 9:15am
- Class Length: 13 weeks
- Book Cost: $15
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Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
It is nearly impossible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature and without a relationship with Jesus, little change is possible. Through this study we will address the void between our emotional health and spiritual maturity while we see what an authentic faith and profound love for God looks like in our daily lives. Only one book set per family is needed.
- Led by Robert Stevens
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 8 weeks
- Book Cost: $20 per set
Faith And Finances
This class is for people living on a fixed income, living paycheck to paycheck, or who have trouble making ends meet from time to time. This course will help lay the foundation for good financial practices and discuss the connection between our money and our faith.
- Led by Maggie Schade
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 8 weeks
- Materials Cost: None
Financial Peace University
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and experience a total money makeover. You will receive practical advice on creating a budget for your family, investing, retirement, and saving.
- Led by Marshal & Sarah Graham
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 9 weeks
- Materials Cost: $90
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Grace Based Parenting, Part 2 | Building Character
This class is designed to help you raise kids who turn out right by building character into their hearts. Through videos and class discussion, you will see how you can model and teach your children about faith, integrity, poise, discipline, endurance and courage. It will give you practical ways to build happy, confident children who can stand strong and reach their potential in the future. This is part 2 in the Grace Based Parenting Series. Participation in Part 1 is not a requirement for this class. Audio recordings of this class will be available online.
- Led by Peter Buckland & Adam Scutti
- Sunday Morning at 9:15am
- Class Length: 10 weeks
- Book Cost: $10; Optional Book: $10
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Gripped By The Greatness Of God
Are you bored with church? Is your view of God more like a grandpa than the King of Kings? Are you tired of hearing the same stories that you heard in Sunday School as a child and not being moved to Worship? God is not safe, and He will not be squeezed in to a neat, respectable Sunday discussion. To know God is to allow Him to explode from the pages of Scripture into the mundane of our lives. We will learn to be Gripped by the Greatness of God in our common existence as we unpack His attributes as depicted in the book of Isaiah as well as engage in class discussion that will help apply these lessons to our everyday existence. Audio recordings of this class will be available online.
- Led by Mike Smith
- Sunday Morning at 9:15am
- Class Length: 12 weeks
- Book Cost: None
Healing Hearts For Women
Healing Hearts is a confidential group experience that looks at women’s wounds originating from childhood that has affected past and present relationships. They may be issues of emotional abuse, which includes neglect or abandonment, and physical or sexual abuse. The group is designed to start you on the journey of recovery, forgiveness, redemption, healing and wholeness. Healing Hearts meets Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm. There is limited availability, so call Cindy at Haven Counseling, 417-673-0090 for exact dates and to be placed on a list.
- Led by Lindy Roberts
- Tuesday at 7:00pm
- Group Length: 12 weeks, begins January 15
- Book Cost: $20
Love And War
Marriage is fabulously hard! In this study, the teaching and discussion will center on how challenging marriage can be, yet rewarding when you work on it from the different male and female perspectives. When you fight together against the Enemy, you fight for love and happiness. You will discover that your individual journeys are growing into a story much greater than anything you could do or be on your own. Love and War is intended for married couples, no matter how many years you’ve been married!
- Led by Dennis Hounshell
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 8 weeks
- Book Cost: $5, Optional Book: $10
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Minor Prophets
Join this group as they continue to study and discuss the Minor Prophets and how to apply the truths of the Scripture to your daily Christian walk.
- Led by Marvin Floyd
- Sunday Morning at 9:15am
- Class Length: Continuous
- Book Cost: None
Mom’s Connection
GOSPEL CENTERED MOM
When we stop chasing our vision of a perfect family and pursue God, our entire approach to motherhood changes. This year in Mom’s Connection, we will learn to embrace the truth that we are not enough, but God is. We will be challenged to anchor our lives in the Gospel, so that we can find increased freedom, purpose and joy in motherhood.
Mom’s Connection is a place for moms to connect through Jesus.
- Led by Kathy Whelan, Erin Taylor & Sarah Jordan
- Tuesday at 9:00am, begins September 11
- Book Cost: $12
One Another Ministry – Part 2
God has called each of one of us to ministry as it says in Romans 12:10, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Through this study, you will learn how to become an effective tool that He can use to influence change in the lives of those you come in contact with, not only on a daily basis but also during difficult times in their lives. This is part two of the One Another Ministry training. Participation in Part 1, Rooted in Christ, is a prerequisite for this class.
- Led by Jim Wickenkamp
- Sunday Morning at 9:15am
- Class Length: 13 weeks
- Book Cost: $10; Optional Book: $15
One Another Ministry – Part 2
God has called each of one of us to ministry as it says in Romans 12:10, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Through this study, you will learn how to become an effective tool that He can use to influence change in the lives of those you come in contact with, not only on a daily basis but also during difficult times in their lives. This is part two of the One Another Ministry training. Participation in Part 1, Rooted in Christ, is a prerequisite for this class.
- Led by Jim Wickenkamp
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 13 weeks
- Book Cost: $10; Optional Book: $15
Redemption Recovery Group
This is open to those dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, anger management, food addictions, sexual addictions, and relationship addictions. Friends and family of the recovery person are welcome to attend. The Recovery Program is built on the Bible and the 12 Steps of AA, th ey meet on Tuesday evenings, year round, at 6:30pm. For more information contact Cindy at Haven Counseling 417-673-0090.
- Led by Dennis Hounshell and Lay Leaders
- Tuesday at 6:30pm, year round
- Book Cost: None
Saving Your Marriage
This class is primarily for engaged or premarital couples (as part of our pre-marital track) but is also an excellent class for married couples. We will look at: myths or expectations we bring to a marriage, identifying our love style, developing the habit of happiness, saying what we mean and understanding what we hear, how to fight a good fight, and becoming soul mates.
- Led by Dennis Hounshell
- Sunday Morning at 10:45am, begins February 24
- Class Length: 9 weeks
- Book Cost: $10
Single And Parenting
As a single parent, you’re probably tired, overwhelmed and feeling unappreciated. Join other single parents that come from a variety of circumstances including divorce, separation, widowed or never married to find practical help and encouragement as you see to successfully guide your children to adulthood. We must have a minimum of 5 signups to hold this class.
- Led by Rayni Teeter, Kenny Campbell & Sarah Daugherty
- Sunday Morning at 10:45am
- Class Length: 13 weeks
- Book Cost: $15
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The Covenants, Christ And You
The Covenants, Christ, and You is a captivating Bible study taking you deeper into Scripture and bringing you heart to heart with your Creator. We live in a world that shouts distorted messages and lies about identity, meanwhile, God lovingly reveals the truth behind identity in the gentle whispers of His Word. God placed at the very heart of covenant, an undeniable revelation of identity. He reveals Himself, and then He reveals you. This class is for those desiring to develop their personal Bible study time into new depths of maturity and grow as disciple-making disciples. It will require weekly homework.
- Led by Ryan Churchill
- Sunday Morning at 9:15am
- Class Length: 12 weeks
- Book Cost: $10
Your Kingdom Come: A Study In The Sermon On The Mount
Are you seeking transformation in the new year? In this class we will study one of Jesus’ most influential teachings and its implications on every aspect of your life. Together, we will seek to live lives built upon the teachings of Jesus. Audio recordings of this class will be available online.
- Led by Jim Dalrymple
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 13 weeks
- Book Cost: None
Classes Podcast
We record a few of our Wednesday night and Sunday morning classes. Visit our Podcasts page to listen classes we’ve recorded.