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.
Boundaries
Christians often focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limits and limitations. Do you have trouble saying no? Can you set limits and still be a loving person? Are you in control of your life? Do people take advantage of you? Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend offer biblically based answers to these tough questions as they show us to set healthy boundaries with our parents our spouses, our children, our friends and even ourselves.
- Led by Vickie Duvall
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 9 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, Kim Hickey and Allison Stump
- Wednesday Night at 6:00pm
- Class Length: 13 weeks
- Book Cost: $10
Exodus: The Story Of God’s Salvation
Exodus begins with God’s people in a foreign land, enslaved to a tyrant and with hope quickly fading. We wonder along with them: where is God? The book of Exodus is God’s majestic answer to the question of his presence: he sees their suffering, he redeems them, and he creates them into a new community with his presence at the very center. Along the way, we find answers to several of our own pressing questions about salvation, the law and whether God is really consistent throughout Scripture.
- Led by Jon Kehrer
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 12 weeks
- Book 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 Graham
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 9 weeks
- Materials Cost: $90
Galatians
Join this class as they begin a new class on the study of Galatians.
- Led by Rick Metsker
- Sunday Morning at 9:15am
- Class Length: Continuous
- Book Cost: None
Grief Share
Grief Share is a small support group of people who are experiencing the death of a spouse, child, family member, or a good friend. Grieving the loss of a loved one can be a very hard and confusing time. This support group is designed to help you sort through your emotions as you go through the grieving process.
- Led by Jim Wickenkamp
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 12 weeks
- Book Cost: $15
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 Sheryl 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
- Book Cost: $20
Hebrews
Join this group as they continue to study and discuss the book of Hebrews 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
Life Of Jonah
How do you handle life when God changes your plans? Many times, like Jonah, we run! In this study, you will learn from the life of Jonah; how God changed Jonah’s life, his plans and his heart.
- Led by Jayson French
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 6 weeks
- Book Cost: None
Missions: The Ripple Effect
This is a 6-part study about the persecuted church. It is an introduction to understanding Christian persecution, what the Bible says about persecution and the appropriate response from Christians and churches in the West. Your faith will be deepened through this study and through scripture, videos, interactive content, and stories you will learn how God is moving and growing His church in areas where Christians endure persecution.
- Led by Grant Deardorff
- Sunday Morning at 10:45am
- Class Length: 6 weeks
- Book Cost: $8
Mom’s Connection
PARENTING
During our time together, we will look at a big-picture view of God’s plan for us as parents. We will look at 14 foundational principles centered on the gospel and what we need more than the latest parenting strategy or list of techniques. What we need is the rescuing grace of God—grace that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents. When we are freed from the burden of trying to manufacture life-change in our children’s hearts, we can embrace a grand perspective of parenting overflowing with vision, purpose, and joy. Mom’s Connection is designed for moms with children of all ages for a time of fellowship, refreshments, and discussion over the book.
- Led by Kathy Whelan, Katie Schneider and Erin Taylor
- Tuesday at 9:00am
- Book Cost: $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. They meet on Tuesday evenings, year round, at 6:30pm. For more information contact Sheryl at Haven Counseling 417-673-0090.
- Led by Eric Pagan and Lay Leaders
- Tuesday at 6:30pm, year round
- Book Cost: None
Rooted In Christ | Sunday
Through this study we’ll look at how God brings about lasting transformation in our lives. By examining “The Big Picture” we’ll see how God changes our heart so that no matter what situations we face we can experience His presence and grow to be more like Jesus. This class is part one in the One Another training. After completing this class, participants will be ready to take “Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands” that prepares you to help others during difficult times in their life.
- Led by Jim Wickenkamp
- Sunday Morning at 9:15am
- Class Length: 14 weeks
- Book Cost: $10
Rooted In Christ | Wednesday
Through this study we’ll look at how God brings about lasting transformation in our lives. By examining “The Big Picture” we’ll see how God changes our heart so that no matter what situations we face we can experience His presence and grow to be more like Jesus. This class is part one in the One Another training. After completing this class participants will be ready to take “Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands” that prepares people to help others during difficult times in their life.
- Led by Kathi Smith
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 12 weeks
- Book Cost: $10
Saving Your Marriage
This class is primarily for engaged or pre-marital 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 Eric and Cara Pagan
- Sunday Morning at 10:45am
- Class Length: 9 weeks
- Book Cost: $10; Optional Book: $15
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 seek to successfully guide your children to adulthood.
- Led by Rayni Teeter and Kenny Campbell
- Wednesday Night at 6:00pm
- Class Length: 13 weeks
- Book Cost: $10
Twelve Women Of The Bible – Women’s Bible Study
In this study, we will learn more about 12 different women of the Bible through the spiritual lessons in each of their stories. We will learn how apply the lessons they learned through their successes and failures to our own modern-day lives.
- Led by Kim Ensminger
- Wednesday Night at 6:30pm
- Class Length: 12 weeks
- Book Cost: $10
Understanding The Gospels
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 Jim Dalrymple
- Sunday Morning at 9:15am
- Class Length: 12 weeks
- Book Cost: None
What Did You Expect? Redeeming The Realities Of Marriage
Marriage, according to Scripture, will always involve two flawed people living with each other in a fallen world but many people enter marriage with far different expectations. These unrealistic expectations often leave you unprepared to handle the realities of day-to-day life. This study looks at six different commitments that give shape and momentum to develop a life-style of a thriving, grace-based marriage in all circumstances and seasons of your relationship.
- Led by Paul and Marilyn Smith
- Sunday Morning at 9:15am
- Class Length: 10 weeks
- Book Cost: None
Why Creation Matters?
We will review the creation story and examine the significance of Creation in the New Testament. This is a true Bible study class with an emphasis on understanding and application of these truths to our daily lives. We will begin by examining the creation story recorded in Genesis chapter 1 in depth. We will then look at subsequent New Testament writer’s usage of the Creation story and how it applies to our lives.
- Led by Mike Smith
- Sunday Morning at 9:15am
- Class Length: 12 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.