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What is a Life Group?
The church is not a place, a name, a building, or a program. The church is people. Life Groups are simply groups of people committed to live the way of Jesus together. In the early church, Jesus’ disciples met intentionally from home to home, reading Scripture, breaking break, praying together, and celebrating life in Jesus. Together, they gave themselves fully to Jesus and His coming Kingdom. 2000 years later, we are committing ourselves to the same thing. For us, it’s all about everyday people living out Kingdom life together, in living rooms, coffee shops, dorm rooms, and wherever people can gather. Ultimately, our desire is that Life Groups become a way of life. Until then, we’ll call them groups.
Our Life Group mission is simple: we love, we make disciples. More than just connecting deeper, we encourage and expect our Life Groups to embrace God’s mission to love people where they are and disciple people into who they are. Get in community. Take a risk. Love and make disciples. Live on mission. Make it your life.
Where do I start?
If you’re new to the Stirring, this is a good place to start. For those who feel the desire to become a disciple and take more seriously this new life in Jesus, you may want to jump into our Immerse Training Class, offered in the Fall. Immersing people in the Story of Scripture, the Family of God, the Mission of Jesus and the Power of the Holy Spirit, this training group could be a great way to begin your journey. For more information on Immerse, click here. We also offer many other groups throughout the year which can be found below.
For those of you who feel ready to begin a Life Group with a group of friends, go for it. Begin meeting weekly, eat a meal together, read Scripture, discuss the weekly Stirring message, share stories, celebrate what Jesus is doing in your lives, and pray together. Be intentional, keep it simple and wrap it all around Jesus.
We also offer a gathering called Stirring Life, where you will meet our leadership team and learn more about our vision. If you’re interested
in leading a Life Group this coming spring, please contact Amy Metz at amy@thestirring.org.
Serve on Campus
As well as getting connected in the community during the week, we are also looking for volunteers to help us out on Sundays. This is a great way to meet new people, get connected, and serve the mission and vision of The Stirring. If this is something you would like to do, please check out our Serve on Campus page.
Financial Peace Life Group
We all need a plan for our money. This class will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more!
David and Bethany Skinner
Wednesday’s @ 7:00pm
bethanyaskinner@yahoo.com
530.227.6052
Love & Respect Life Group
This is a life group designed for dating, engaged or married couples who desire to better communicate as well as to better love & respect one another.
Scott and Collet Stanger
Thursday’s @ 6:30pm (Begins Feb. 21)
scott@sydneyann.com
530.224.0422
Love After Marriage (part 2)
If you are looking to experience the power of God in your marriage, and have already gone through LAM before, this class is for you. This class is different from the original LAM and has an enhanced curriculum.
Chad and Angie Headrick
Monday’s @ 6:45pm
a.headrick@hotmail.com
530.941.9554
Love Orphans
Loving orphans through foster care, adoption, service & supporting families & individuals through the process. Love Orphans hosts events through out the year. Stay tuned for the next Love Orphans event.
Contact Emily@thestirring.org for more information.
Mama’s and Papa’s Lunch Gathering
A great opportunity for men & women over 40 to get connected in our community. Mama’s & Papa’s hosts events through out the year. Stay tuned for the next Mama’s & Papa’s event.
Contact Willie & Heidi Cox at hiwillie@frontiernet.net for more information.
Catalyst 628 – Jr. High
Junior High students passionate to grow in their relationship with God.
Contact aaron@thestirring.org for more information.
Tuesday nights | 6:30-8:30 pm | Front Room
Catalyst – High School
The Stirring High School students called to be catalysts in our schools, homes, neighborhoods & friendships.
Contact aaron@thestirring.org for more information.
Tuesday nights | 6:30-8:30 pm | Front Room
M6 – A Gathering of Men
A gathering of men on Friday mornings who come together to worship and then break into smaller groups.
Contact Dennis@thestirring.org for more information.
Friday mornings | 6:00 am | Front Room
Women’s Movement
A community of women with a heart for authentic relationships. The Stirring Women’s Ministry hosts an event once every month. Come connect with other sisters, daughters, mothers & wives! Stay tuned for the next Women’s event. Contact Rebecca Gafner at mrsgaf@hotmail.com for more information.
Men’s Groups
Dennis Shepherd
Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
Dennis@thestirring.org
831.915.3228
David Frandsen
Thursdays @ 7:00pm
Davidlfrandsen@gmail.com
530.410.4971
Married Couples
Laugh Your Way Through Marriage
Jeff and Sue Kossol
suekossol@gmail.com
Please call to RSVP
530.515.0108
Fridays @ 6:30pm
Open Group
Shingletown Life Group
George and Adelle Hall
Thursdays @ 6:30pm
crashazb@frontiernet.net
530-604-3253
Open Group
LIFE TOGETHER (a study of the book of Hebrews)
Jeff and Sue Kossol
suekossol7@gmail.com
Please call to RSVP
530.515.0108
Fridays @ 7:00pm
BBQ 2nd Friday of every month
Women’s Groups
Stephanie Hiser
Pursuing a confident heart
Thursdays @ 6:00pm
Stephlit.hiser@gmail.com
530.722.8340
Mom’s Groups
Krista Kossol and Amy Culp
Thursday mornings (locations vary)
stirringmomsgroup@gmail.com
530.646.6387